The Waterline 2024
The Waterline has become a cornerstone in advancing the Humber’s net-zero ambition, aligning businesses, academia, and communities with the global climate change agenda since its inception in 2019.
Every year, the Waterline evolves to address emerging challenges and opportunities in sustainability and this year promises to be no different.
For 2024, we are planning new and exciting elements to the Waterline campaign, ensuring it remains a dynamic and impactful series of events, further supporting our communities and ensuring the success of a national event here in our region:
- A one-day Waterline event: The Waterline, in partnership with Future Humber and The University of Hull, will host one high-impact day starting with a launch event that brings together national and regional leaders in net-zero to discuss the critical themes of the day. The event will focus on the strong collaboration of business, community and academia, and tackle the topics of priority. This will then be followed with the finals of the Phillips 66 Waterline Sustainability Challenge.
- Phillips 66 Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge: Hosted by Phillips 66, we will engage students through the Student Sustainability Challenge, fostering the next generation of innovators and leaders in sustainability. We invite business representatives to browse the student exhibition, vote for your favourite projects and hear the results live. Find out more about the challenge and register your interest.
- Integration with the Great Northern Conference: We are supporting the Great Northern Conference, reinforcing our commitment to regional, northern and national development and sustainability.
- Community Engagement: We will actively engage with local community groups, recognising their contributions to tackling climate change, ensuring that the benefits of the Summit extend beyond academia and industry to include grassroots initiatives.
As ever, we are constantly evolving The Waterline to support our vision, our purpose, and our Bondholders. We remain committed to bringing together business, community and academia and we want to ensure that we hold strong to the remarkable elements that tackle challenges real to us and our region.
In 2024, The Waterline has already supported initiatives like the Innovation Zero Congress, and is supporting the Carbon Clinics, Coast-R Network Launch, and the Great Northern Conference.
Events
The Waterline 2024
Date: 27th November 2024
Time: 8.30am to 4pm
Location: Aura Innovation Centre, Hull
On Wednesday, 27th November, The Waterline and its partners will host a dynamic one-day event fostering collaboration and action between business, academia, and students. During breakfast, attendees will engage with a student-led exhibition showcasing innovative sustainability projects. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote on their favourite projects, with winners announced during the Phillips 66 Student Sustainability Challenge Awards later in the day.
The morning session will feature an "in conversation" style business breakfast inviting leaders from business, academia, and local government to discuss key sustainability topics critical to the Humber and the UK’s net-zero transition.
The Phillips 66 Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge 2024 - Finals
Date: 27th November 2024
Location: Aura Innovation Centre, Hull
Following the business event, delegates are invited to visit the student exhibition, find out more about next-gen solutions, and vote for their favourite project. Finalists will present their project to the judges and a winner will be chosen.
Delegates are encouraged to take up the opportunity to play their part in engaging our future leaders.
Keynote speaker to be announced soon.
The Great Northern Conference 2024
Date: 3rd December 2024
Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Hull
The Waterline is proud to support the Great Northern Conference as it comes to Hull for the first time.
The Great Northern Conference will gather prominent politicians, business leaders, media figures, and influential thinkers, making it a must-attend event for anyone looking to engage in discussions and help shape the future of the region.
We have a special 30% discount code for Bondholders. Please email the Future Humber team before you book your tickets.
Why Your Support Matters
Your financial support is pivotal in making the Waterline Summit a success. By partnering with us, you will:
- Influence and Innovation: Play a crucial role in influencing regional projects and innovations that drive both regional and global sustainability efforts.
- Visibility and Recognition: Gain visibility and recognition as a leader in sustainability, both locally and globally.
- Regional Impact: Directly contribute to initiatives that support student engagement and local community projects.
Every year, the Waterline Summit evolves to address emerging challenges and opportunities in sustainability. This year promises to be no different, with a renewed focus on collaboration between business, academia, and the community.
Sponsorship
We have a simple sponsorship package for 2024, where we are all equal partners in shaping and delivering the Waterline Summit.
£5k sponsorship, to include the following benefits:
- Brand recognition: your brand will feature on all communications, including email invitations, news, social media, publications and any other media or marketing materials produced.
- Regional commitment: by becoming a partner of the Waterline you are directly supporting the engagement of business, academia, student and local community in regional net zero efforts.
- Strengthen Connections: your sponsorship includes an exhibition space during the one day event, connecting businesses and students.
- Phillips 66 Student Sustainability Challenge: opportunity to provide a representative to sit on the judging panel.
We invite you to join us in this transformative journey. Together, we can secure the future of the Humber, ensuring it remains at the forefront of sustainable development.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment.
Find out more about sponsoring The Waterline Summit 2024 - email paige.mcgowan@futurehumber.com
