Green Careers Conference 2026

About This Event

The Linnean Society of London runs this half-day conference on 11 November 2026 at its Piccadilly headquarters in central London. The event runs from 1.30pm to 7pm and is aimed at undergraduate and masters students and early-career professionals exploring environmental and sustainability careers. Tickets cost £9.38 and include access to all sessions, tea and coffee breaks, and a drinks reception (lunch is not provided).

The programme opens with a panel discussion featuring four speakers from different green sectors: Elliot Newton (urban rewilding and biodiversity), Dain son (corporate sustainability and racial justice in environmentalism), Sally-Ann Spence (entomology and regenerative agriculture), and Ajai Ahluwalia (renewable energy supply chains and community solar). This is followed by workshops on job applications and networking skills, and a careers fair with 11 organisations including the Royal Parks, Kew Gardens, the Zoological Society of London, Westminster City Council, and London Wildlife Trust. The keynote speaker is Amy Bray, founder of Another Way and winner of the John Spedan Lewis Emerging Leader Award 2026, who will discuss youth-led climate action. The event closes with a networking drinks reception.

This conference offers practical support for anyone starting or developing a career in the environmental sector, combining direct access to employers, skills workshops, and insights from professionals who have built careers in conservation, sustainability, renewable energy and urban ecology.

Key Takeaways

• Panel discussion with professionals from urban rewilding, corporate sustainability, regenerative agriculture and renewable energy
• Careers fair with 11 organisations including Kew Gardens, ZSL, Royal Parks and London Wildlife Trust
• Interactive workshops on job applications, interview skills and professional networking
• Keynote from Amy Bray on youth-led climate action and community engagement
• Networking opportunities with peers and green sector employers throughout the afternoon

Who Should Attend

• Undergraduate or masters students considering environmental or sustainability careers
• Early-career professionals looking to move into or progress within the green sector
• Anyone seeking direct contact with conservation, ecology, renewable energy or urban sustainability employers
• Job seekers wanting practical advice on applications, interviews and networking in environmental roles