We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 Earth Capital Summit will take place on Monday 6 October in London. Join us for an afternoon of insight-packed sessions, followed by evening networking drinks with leading voices in sustainability, innovation and investment.
This year’s theme is “Scaling Capital, Innovation & Impact for a Changing World.” Why this? Because right now, the world needs risk-taking investment and fresh ideas more than ever. Tech breakthroughs, climate urgency and economic shifts are rewriting the rules – how we fund innovation and drive impact can’t stay business-as-usual.
Our focus this year will be on how we can unlock and mobilise capital at scale, foster truly transformative innovation and deliver meaningful impact where it’s needed most. Whether that’s through pioneering startups, visionary investors or collaborative partnerships that break down silos, our October gathering will bring together the people and ideas that are already redefining what’s possible.
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Summit Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Registration & Networking |
| 3:00 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks – Earth Capital & Harbottle & Lewis |
| Session 1 | Keynote Presentation: Sustainability – AI, Innovation, Decisive Decade |
| Session 2 | Panel Discussion: Scaling to £100m+ |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Networking Break |
| Session 3 | Featured Speaker: Where is Capital Flowing? Trends in Sustainable Investing |
| Session 4 | Panel Discussion: Global Market Outlook and Cross-Border Investment Challenges |
| 6:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Drinks Reception (sponsored by Harbottle & Lewis LLP) |
Speakers (To be announced each week):
Steve Henney, Co-Head of Business Development at Aquis Stock Exchange (Speaker)
With a deep passion for creating more inclusive public market ecosystems, Steve is dedicated to making it easier for growth companies to access public markets while simultaneously opening up investment opportunities for a broader range of investors. Bringing over 18 years of experience in helping both public and private companies raise capital, Steve’s background includes 14 years in Institutional Equity Sales, specialising in UK smaller public companies. Steve’s commitment to fostering growth in emerging companies makes him a key player in shaping the future of capital markets.
James Thompson, Managing Director & CEO, Alexander Hutton Inc. (Speaker)
James is the Managing Director & CEO of Alexander Hutton, Inc., Seattle’s oldest investment banking firm, where he leads transactions across industries and drives the firm’s growth. With extensive experience in corporate finance and operational leadership, James has closed 50+ transactions and raised $300M+ in growth capital. Previously CFO and CEO of HaloSource, he led an $80M AIM IPO and its subsequent sale to Strix, PLC. He also serves on the boards of Brown Strauss, Inc., ImageSource Inc., and Montana Ambassadors, fostering economic development in Montana. Additionally, he advises the Entrepreneurship Centre at Seattle University. James holds a BBA from Gonzaga University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Washington.
Stuart Andrews – Managing Director, Canaccord Genuity (Speaker)
Stuart is currently a managing director in Canaccord Genuity’s investment banking division and is a specialist in UK equity capital markets. He has over 25 years of ECM experience and has previously served as co-CEO of Zeus Capital and as the managing director of finnCap, leading its flotation and acquisition of Cavendish and sitting as an executive on the quoted plc board. He has acted for a variety of overseas companies both on raising capital in the UK and on acquiring or being acquired by UK PLC’s, In addition to this, he is a member of the AIM Advisory Group, frequently advises on shareholder activism and has been an expert witness in several regulatory hearings.
Sponsors:
Harbottle & Lewis is a dynamic, multifaceted law firm known for delivering expert legal advice to a creative and entrepreneurial client base. Renowned for their deep sector specialisms and collaborative approach, the firm brings together legal insight and commercial understanding to deliver truly personalised solutions.
Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity and debt products. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments ‘Access’ and ‘Apex’; the Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses. Aquis Stock Exchange is part of SIX: the provider and operator of stable and efficient infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish (BME) financial centres.
GP Private Equity is a specialist advisory firm supporting high-growth, private equity-backed businesses across the UK, Europe, Africa and Asia, with over 40 years’ experience in venture capital and private equity. The firm provides strategic advice and mentoring to management teams on business development, general management and fundraising strategies—particularly within the sustainability sectors.
Edison is a content-led IR business operating in all major capital markets. With their unique approach integrating analyst content, digital targeting and investor engagement, they have a proven history of increasing liquidity and valuations for their clients. By building bigger, better-informed and more engaged audiences, they help their clients stand out in the marketplace.
