Adventure Uncovered Live Returns: October 13, 2018 at The Crystal, London.

This year's Adventure Uncovered Live includes a packed schedule from the industry’s leading and most progressive speakers, activists and brands including a National Geographic explorer, the co-founder of The Do-Lectures, plus The Thames Project, Global Warming Images and Sail Britain. It's an opportunity to learn from the trailblazers who are paving the way to a more sustainable future, the challenges they’ve faced and the victories they’ve achieved.

“Our event provides an inspirational platform to catalyse change,” says James Wight, Founder of Adventure Uncovered. “We encourage new narratives, thought provoking and difficult conversations, because only through breaking down barriers can real progress happen. That’s why we exist and we hope attendees leave feeling as passionate about the world we live in, as we do.”

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HOW INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND NEW BUSINESS MODELS ARE TRANSFORMING THE OUTDOOR SECTOR.

In a keynote session, Andy Middleton, co-founder of TYF Adventure and Do-Lectures, will host a panel that discusses the latest steps being taken by the adventure industry to embed environmentally and socially sustainable practices across their organisations and products. This enables us to make the most sustainable choices when planning our next adventure.

“Experienced outdoor enthusiasts and explorers are smart about researching, caring for and knowing how to use the gear that their lives depend on” writes Middleton. “In the same way that a rope, axe or buoyancy aid protect us when we stumble, nature protects us where we stand and live. Never before has there been a need to protect our environment for the long term with the same diligence that we protect ourselves when exploring, learning and playing in wild places.”

HOW ADVENTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE FRONTLINE CAN CREATE CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE.

Environmental Photographer Ashley Cooper will also be speaking at the event, and showcasing his powerful images (including the cover photo of this article). Ashley has travelled to the remotest reaches of every continent to document the impacts of climate change and the rise of renewable energy. This epic, thirteen-year journey set out to gather evidence of our changing climate and what humanity must do to save itself from destruction. Ashley moves from evidence gathering and documentation through to motivating climate action amongst global leaders (including Pope Francis, Al Gore and Chris Packham) via his award-winning book, “Images From a Warming Planet”.

Other talks and topics include ‘The Role of Film in Communicating Adventures with a Purpose’, ‘How Adventure and Photography on the Frontline Can Create a Catalyst for Change’, and ‘‘The Future of Adventure: What Trends Lie Behind the Corner?’.

The official charity partner for the event is The Running Charity, an organisation that uses running to improve the lives of 16-25 year-olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the UK.

HOW YOU CAN TAKE PART.

Adventure Uncovered Live takes place on October 13, 2018 at The Crystal, London one of the world’s most sustainable events venues and home to the largest exhibition on the future of cities and sustainable development. (Complimentary access to the exhibition is also included for all attendees).

Standard tickets start from £30 and there is an option to join in a stand up paddleboard adventure and clean-up of the Thames the morning of the event. You can purchase you tickets here.

A drinks reception will also close the event giving attendees the opportunity to meet with the day’s speakers and connect with like-minded, adventurous people who care about making a positive difference to world we live in.

For more information, visit www.adventureuncoveredlive.com.

Cover Photo: Ashley Cooper