The Better Business Summit takes place Wednesday 15th - Friday 17th January 2025. The theme for this year is Future Proof and we will be asking “What does your business need to truly be future proof?”

A diverse range of subjects fit into our main theme of 2025, but we’re going to have a particular emphasis on Food, Fashion and the Future of Business. Hear from incredible experts from organisations and brands at the forefront of impact, including names like TOMS, Earth Law Centre, Nudie Jeans, allplants, 1% for the Planet, Swizzels, Re-Action Collective and so many more!

A two day summit full of Deep Dives and Keynotes, Actionable Workshops, Catalyst Conversations and Fireside Chats followed by a day of nature based activities

Attendees have free tea and coffee throughout the day, a catered plant based lunch as well as an invitation to our breakfast and evening networking events.

BBN Members always get a discounted rate on tickets to the Summit. 

Information about our Friday Freshwalks' day in nature is now live too, learn more here. 

Meeting location: Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD 
Description: This will be along Stage 1 of the GM Ringway, along historic canal towpaths, pedestrian walkways, urban parkland and the Trans Pennine Trail to trace a largely traffic-free and tranquil route from the city centre to the verdant Mersey Valley. We expect to finish the walk at Jackson's Boat (Rifle Rd, Sale, Cheshire M33 2LX) at around 1pm where we invite you to stick around for some lunch - a winter warming vegan chilli.

Route: St Peter's Square - Castlefield - Bridgewater Canal - Chorlton Brook - Sale Water Park, Distance: 10km, Grade: Easy (more info on grading here)