Purpose First

Bi-weekly, in-person event series
April - May 2022

This series of in-person panel events will explore the variety of ways that we can make a living whilst creating social impact and address the problems that matter to us.

Each event will be aligned to a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) and bring together a panel of interesting individuals who’ve had long or squiggly careers working in different sectors and parts of the particular problem’s ecosystem.

We’ll hear from start-up founders, corporate employees and civil service personnel who’ve all worked with purpose to create social impact in their areas. We’ll hear about the guest’s personal journeys; their driving purpose, their decisions, their insights and advice, before opening the floor to a Q&A and networking.

We hope these events offer new perspectives and guidance on how to do start, pivot or further a career that tackles social problems; by starting with the purpose.

Drop down each event section below to reveal speakers, dates and sign up link! Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels (linked below) for updates on the exciting speakers…

Wednesday 6th April 2022
18:30 - 20:30
In what ways can we have a social impact? What can businesses, founders and the public sector do to create meaningful jobs and an inclusive economy in Islington?
Guest Speakers: Caroline Wilson (Islington Council), Romeo Effs (Lumorus Plc) and Nick Harkin (Mash Paddle Brewery)!
Watch the recording here!
Wednesday 20th April
18:30 - 20:30
How are entrepreneurs, corporations and the public sector making production and consumption more responsible and sustainable? What jobs and work can be done to better this?
Speakers: Emma Shaw - Co-founder of The Library of Things; Matthew Homer, Islington’s Waste & Strategy Manager and lead on the Circular Economy Action Plan
Watch the recording here!
Wednesday 4th May
What are start-ups, innovators, corporations and public sector organisations doing to tackle the mental health and wellbeing challenges of today?
View the recording here!
Wednesday 18th May
What are the challenges in offering a good education to everyone? What are different players in the ecosystem doing to make education accessible and current for 2022?
Watch the recording here!
Wednesday 25th May
How can we create inclusive communities and more accessible opportunities within our cities?
SIGN UP HERE for in person and online tickets.