Join us on Wednesday, 22 April for techUK’s Tech Nature Summit 2026, bringing together tech firms, wider industry, civil society and policymakers to discuss important aspects of the interrelation between nature and technology.
We plan to explore how digital innovation can accelerate nature recovery and biodiversity protection through the lens of emerging domestic policy, evolving reporting requirements, and global trends and agreements, as well as looking at barriers in the nature finance landscape and advances in nature‑positive technologies.
As part of the Summit, we will also be integrating our popular Nature and Biodiversity Showcase, during which members, partners and experts are invited to give a 10-minute presentation showcasing solutions in areas such as conservation, restoration, monitoring, and how tech can help meet our nature goals.
Please see below for more information, and sign up via the booking link to the right. If you are interested in taking part in the event as a speaker or showcasing your technology, please get in touch with [email protected].
Agenda
9:00-9:25 | Registration and networking
9:25-9:30 | Opening remarks
9:30-9:45 | Keynote: Minister for Nature, Mary Creagh
9:45-10:35 | Panel discussion: Nature as a UK policy objective
The UK government is increasingly recognising nature and biodiversity as fundamental to national security and resilience, recently confirming that nature recovery is a “national priority”. How are these linked, and what do the emerging standards, national policies and corporate requirements mean for businesses, and the tech sector in particular?
Further, given that nature does not adhere to national borders, what role is the UK playing on the international stage to further our global nature and biodiversity objectives, and what policies or trends are emerging in the EU and amongst wider partners that we might see at Biodiversity COP 17, or COP31 this year?
Speakers:
- Aldersgate Group (Chair)
- DEFRA
- Nicky O’Malley, CEO, 30x30
- Lesley Wilson, Policy and Engagement Lead, ISEP
- Additional speakers TBC
10:35-10:45 | Coffee break
10:45-10:55 | Showcase 1
10:55-11:05 | Showcase 2
11:05-11:15 | Showcase 3
11:15-12:05 | Panel discussion: Financing the nature-positive economy
Understanding nature and biodiversity interdependencies and investing in resilience is no longer a “nice to have”, but an increasing consideration for investors and customers, and a strategic necessity for businesses. At the same time, sustainability can struggle for cut through against other business priorities.
To what extent, and how quickly, are we transitioning away from carbon, towards nature? What does it mean to be “nature positive”, and how can this work in practice – including the role of nature markets? How can sustainability professionals best employ standards, frameworks and metrics to execute a nature strategy – or even make the case for one – in order to contribute to wider climate objectives?
Speakers
- Valerie Pinkerton, UK TNFD and Transition Plan Lead, Green Finance Institute (GFI)
- Bryony Widdup, Partner, Co-Head of Sustainable Finance & Investment, Hogan Lovells
- Nicolas Heath, Sustainability Strategy Partner, ERM
- Additional speakers TBC
12:05-12:45 | Lunch
12:45-13:05 | Fireside chat
13:05-13:55 | Panel discussion: Tech for nature: balancing innovation and responsibility
Emerging digital tools and data visualisation have significant potential to accelerate nature and biodiversity objectives. Technologies for measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) such as satellites, IoT sensors, and AI allow us to more accurately gather and utilise environmental data, contributing to improved outcomes.
How is emerging tech transforming our ability to observe, understand, and restore natural systems? What are some real examples and use cases for these technologies, and how can the UK government best support this ecosystem to grow? On the flip side, how can we ensure that nature is adequately considered from a sustainability perspective when it comes to developing these technologies?
Speakers
- Sashin Mishra, Senior Vice President, AiDash
- Additional speakers TBC
13:55-14:00 | Closing remarks and networking
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