Welcome to the VEO23 Hub!
Here you will find everything you need to know about VEO23.
Learn about your travel and accommodation options, explore the venue and discover what the day has to offer. Below you will see a few of our notable guests, who we will have the pleasure to hear speak.
First Recycled Pitch Banner by Veolia
We were proud to partner with The @FA to unveil their first recycled pitch banner for the 150th anniversary of the Emirates FA Cup, made out of 47,600 plastic bottles collected from Wembley stadium.
WRAP
We are thrilled to announce that WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) will be joining us at VEO23!
Claire is Director of Insights & Innovation at WRAP, in which role she is responsible for WRAP’s policy and insights work, technical support for local authorities and grant management across the UK. The teams support Defra in its implementation of the Resources & Waste Strategy and similar support programmes for the devolved governments in Wales and Northern Ireland. Claire joined WRAP in 2008 and was previously a consultant with AEA Technology.”
Who are WRAP?
WRAP, the Waste and Resources Action Programme, is a climate action NGO working around the globe to tackle the causes of the climate crisis and provide the planet with a sustainable future. Their four key areas of focus are the food system, plastic pollution, textiles and promoting waste collection and recycling.
Sarah Bartle
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Bartle from REA (The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology) will be hosting a roundtable discussion at VEO23 focused on decarbonisation.
"The REA is a not-for-profit trade association, established in 2001.
While the world around us has changed dramatically since we started out, our goal has always been the same: championing our members and promote a future built on renewable energy and clean technology."
VEO23 aims to be a sustainable and carbon-neutral event, so we are asking all attendees to travel sustainably where they can and help us calculate the carbon impact by letting us know how you will be travelling.
Venue Address: The Venue, Center Parcs, Woburn Forest, Bedford, MK45 2HZ
Parking: Car Park G
Electric Coaches: For those of you who have opted for public transport, and are staying in nearby hotels, there is an electric coach leaving both Milton Keynes and Bedford train stations at 8.15 a.m.
If you have organised your own travel but have yet to reserve your space on the coach, then please do so by emailing [email protected].
Milton Keynes Chaperone: Nick Power
Bedford Chaperone: Ashleigh Murray-Bates
Situated in the beautiful rural Bedfordshire, Woburn Forest is the perfect setting for our sustainability event with up to 400 acres of stunning forest to explore. It's time to immerse yourself in the heart of mother nature while enjoying the festival vibes.
Address: The Venue, Center Parcs, Woburn Forest, Bedford, MK45 2HZ
Parking: Car Park G
On arrival, you will be greeted by security at the entrance and will be given directions. Once parked, follow signs for 'The Venue', which is approximately a 4-minute walk to the conference centre. You will then be greeted by Veolia staff who will take your day from there!
| TIME | TOPIC | DETAIL | SESSION LEAD(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Arrival | Registration and Info Refreshments Conversation Tables Outdoor Marketing of Event Talking Points | N/A |
| 9:25 | Start | Facilitator Calls Room to order, Health and safety announcements etc | Matt Osmond |
| 9:30 | Welcome | Matt Osmond | |
| 9:45 | Why we need to come together | Climate change, risk in supply chains, Policy and legislation (including, Taxation, ETS and EPR) | Gavin Graveson |
| 10:00 | “Sustainability the Reinvention of Progress” |
Guest Speaker | Natalie Fee |
| 10:30 | Innovation for Sustainable Futures and Our Strategy |
Veolia, an investor in Sustainability and Resilience - Not greenwash, Future Cities, Water Scarcity, Energy Sovereignty, Decarbonising Vehicles, Plastic Pollution, Air Quality | Phillipe Larretche Cory Reynolds |
| 11:10 | Break | ||
| 11:25 | Panel Discussion | Panel - The Guest speaker is hosting the panel and asking EXCO and a customer questions about sustainability, resources and macro challenges in the UK. | Panel: Cory Reynolds, John Abraham, Christophe Bellynck, Annabel Mouquet, Client |
| 11:55 | Decarbonisation: Using elements- air, water, rock energy. Utilising heat pumps, wastewater, enhanced weathering and ground source energy | The Great Energy Crisis, focus on energy sovereignty self-sufficient demand and energy for business and communities. | Ian Willians, Jacob Illeris |
| 12:20 | Lunch | ||
| 13:05 | Depollution: KDC contaminated land Seafield (Sewage), enabling plastic recycling (Plastiloop), Circpack and decarbonising logisitcs | The impact of pollution, solutions for clean air and water, Focus on plastics and air quality | Simon Futcher Mark Wilson |
| 13:30 | Regeneration of resources: Agricultural, EVB - Minworth and DeSalination | The planet only has finite resources, solutions for preserving resources, focus on Agriculture, Rare Earth Metals, Water Scarcity | Marine Avisse Dave Reynolds Marian Evans |
| 14:00 | Festival | 2 hours engagement opportunity | |
| 14:14 | Roundtables Session One | Decarbonise, Depollute and Regenerate Resources (See Below) | |
| 15:15 | Roundtables Session Two | Decarbonise, Depollute and Regenerate Resources (See Below) | |
| 16:15 | Closing Comments & Remarks | Thank you for your attendance | Matt Osmand |
Roundtable Discussions
| AREA | TOPIC | WHO |
|---|---|---|
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AHEAD OF THE EVENT ATTENDEES CAN SIGN UP TO ATTEND FOCUSED TALKS ON TOPICS 2 SESSIONS (10 PEOPLE PER SESSION) |
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| 1 | Decarbonise | Camilla Foster, Neil Richardson, Phillipe Queruau |
| 2 | Depollute | Sara Perry, Briony Bendle |
| 3 | Regenerate Resources | Helene Almeroth- Williams, Andy Lockett |
Spread the Word!
VEO23 is fast approaching, so hop on your socials and let your connections know that you will be attending. We want you to shout from the rooftops how excited you are to attend our event.
To help you share the excitement on your social media channels, we have created a pack containing suggested text and an exclusive VEO23 image.
Don't forget to tag us in your posts, in the run-up to the event and on the day!
I’m excited to be invited to VEO23, Veolia UK’s first sustainability event! It will be great to attend and join other sustainability experts to inspire and be inspired 🌍.
#VEO23 #EcologicalTransformation
I am excited to be invited to @VeoliaUK’s sustainability event #VEO23 🌍. This will be a good chance to connect with industry experts to discuss adopting more sustainable practices, protecting our environment and achieving #EcologicalTransformation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the event take place?
The event will be open from 9:00 am for arrivals for a 9:30 am start, and close at approximately 16:30 pm.
What should I wear?
We want you to feel comfortable for a day of exploration and activities, so we advise you to come ‘business-casual’ to make the most of your day with us.
Can Veolia pay for and arrange my accommodation and travel?
Yes, VEO23 aims to be a sustainable and low carbon event so sustainable travel is important. Veolia is offering guests free train tickets to Bedford and Milton Keynes Central stations, where a complimentary electric shuttle bus will transport you to the event and back. Accommodation is also available free of charge at selected hotels in either Bedford or Milton Keynes near your selected station for ease of catching your train.
Will lunch be provided?
There will be refreshments provided throughout the day and a buffet lunch served in the afternoon. All dietary requirements that have been disclosed will be provided for.
What time is the shuttle bus collecting guests from the station?
Transport will be available at 8am from the front of both Bedford and Milton Keynes train stations. Hotels will be within walking distance from both locations.
The Countdown to VEO23 is on!