Gathering Changemakers
To Solve Real-World Challenges

The Conduit is a collaborative community of people committed to creating a just, prosperous and sustainable future.

Our members are entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, business leaders, activists, civil-society leaders and policymakers, bringing together knowledge, networks and capital for sustained positive impact.

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The Conduit is a space to build meaningful relationships and long-lasting friendships. Our members are from all over the world and from all sectors and industries. Find out how to become a member and join a growing community of passionate changemakers.

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FOOD & DRINK

We source exceptional food with a deep commitment to sustainability, working with small-scale producers predominately within the British Isles, chosen because they combine quality with responsible practices.

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OUR PROGRAMME

Discover the space to learn, exchange ideas and find inspiration. With over 150 in-person and digital events a year, focussed on community networking, leadership development, wellbeing and showcasing solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, there’s something for everyone.

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For a limited time only, The Conduit is offering an exciting new Summer Pass opportunity for individuals wishing to try out the Club!

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Winemaker Dinner Series: Telmont Champagne

Social, Upcoming Events

Join us for the next in our Winemaker’s Dinner series! An intimate evening exploring the ethereal qualities of Telmont Champagne. Paired with a bespoke multi-course menu and hosted by Telmont Ambassador Jack Charlton, this a chance for members to come together in an informal setting, to discover, taste and enjoy.

Self-Care Saturday: Yoga & Breakfast

Social, Upcoming Events

Enhance your wellbeing by nourishing your mind, body, and soul at our Self-Care Saturday which starts off with vinyasa yoga followed by a healthy breakfast at our rooftop restaurant.

Magnificent Rebels – The First Romantics and the Invention of the Self

Upcoming Events

Andrea Wulf’s unforgettable, Costa Prize winning The Invention of Nature transported us across the globe with one of the most extraordinary scientists who ever lived, Alexander Von Humboldt. Now she is back with another story of German thinkers who changed the world – and whose ideas still matter profoundly to how we live today. Join us for an intimate conversation with Andrea to discover more about these Magnificent Rebels.

In Conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz

Upcoming Events

Jacqueline Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Acumen, and a recognized leader and innovator in the social impact sector. Her work began in 1986 when she quit her job on Wall Street to co-founded Rwanda’s first microfinance institution, Duterimbere; the experience inspired her to write the bestselling book The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor, and, in 2001, launch Acumen. At this special discussion, Jacqueline will join Conduit Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul Van Zyl to explore her career, the impact of her work and what the future holds.

Fireside Chat with Gillian Tett

Upcoming Events

Join acclaimed writer, anthropologist and FT journalist Gillian Tett for a fireside chat exploring the shifting landscape of ESG and social responsible investing, the rise of conscious capitalism, and why understanding human behaviour remains the most powerful tool we have for navigating business, finance and life. Presented in collaboration with the Financial Times.

Self-Care Saturday: Yoga & Breakfast

Social, Upcoming Events

Enhance your wellbeing by nourishing your mind, body, and soul at our Self-Care Saturday which starts off with vinyasa yoga followed by a healthy breakfast at our rooftop restaurant.

Road to COP27: Harnessing the Power of the Ocean

Upcoming Events

With the UK a stand-out leader across the sector, ocean-based climate action holds an essential key to a successful journey to net-zero. The deployment of sustainable technologies such as offshore wind, floating, tidal, and wave power have accelerated in recent years and are set to continue at unprecedented speed in those to come. Join us for this vital discussion exploring how countries around the world are not only looking to utilise the enormous potential of offshore wind to help reach net-zero, but how they can do so whilst keeping ocean sustainability a priority in any development plans.

Racial Equity Dinner: Community Wealth Building

Social, Upcoming Events

Racial equity is a priority for those seeking tangible and lasting social change. Conduit members are promoting new approaches in the social and impact investment sectors to help address the inequities that damage our societies. One question we ask is how to build community wealth. If you are passionate about finding such solutions, join us for a second dinner hosted by our Conduit Impact Champion Patricia Hamzahee. Patricia is once again inviting a few special guests to provide thoughtful provocations, including Rev Dr Keith Magee, a noted intellectual shaping public discourse on social justice and racial equity. Come along to get to know your fellow members over a delicious meal and exchange ideas for collaboration and action.

Circular Textiles Community Drinks

Social, Upcoming Events

Calling The Conduit’s Sustainable Fashion community! In advance of World Circular Textiles Day (WCTD) in October we want to bring our vibrant fashion-focused members together to connect and converse over informal drinks. Why not join us after at our Sustainable Fashion Dinner in collaboration with Conduit Connect. This is an opportunity to network with investors and decision-makers leading the charge towards a more environmentally conscious fashion industry.

Sustainable Fashion Dinner, powered by Conduit Connect

Upcoming Events

It is currently estimated that the fashion industry creates 92 million tons of textile waste each year. At least 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are caused by clothing and footwear production. So, it’s no surprise that individuals are increasingly looking for innovative ways to clean up their cupboards. Whether it’s maximising the value of your existing wardrobe, using a net zero laundry service, or sourcing sustainable products from alternative materials, Conduit Connect has a vibrant portfolio of experts who are engaging in interesting solutions to the challenges posed by the fashion industry. Join The Conduit and Conduit Connect for a three-course meal and an evening punctuated with discussions with leading voices in sustainable fashion. Panellists and contributors to be announced!

Self-Care Saturday: Yoga & Breakfast

Upcoming Events

Enhance your wellbeing by nourishing your mind, body, and soul at our Self-Care Saturday which starts off with vinyasa yoga followed by a healthy breakfast at our rooftop restaurant. The yoga and breakfast are £15. Places are limited to 35

China After Mao – The Rise of a Superpower

Upcoming Events

In the wake of Chairman Mao, how did China become a global superpower – and where do we go from here?

How to avoid time wasters and find your ideal partner online

Upcoming Events

Are you meeting the right people on dating apps/sites? Or are you struggling to find people who are as serious about finding a relationship as you? If you are, you’re not alone. Most people we speak to say the same thing. In collaboration with Maclynn, join us for a masterclass designed to give you the tools you need to streamline your dating journey and find your match online by learning what really works.

The International Women’s Podcast Awards 2022

Upcoming Events

We are delighted to announce that this year’s International Women’s Podcast Awards will be hosted here at The Conduit by podcaster, writer and comedian Deborah Frances-White of The Guilty Feminist on Thursday 29th September 2022. As well as a live audience at the club, a global livestream will also be available for guests throughout the world to join on the night.

World Circular Textiles Day 2022

Upcoming Events

The world is waking up to circularity, specifically for textiles; we know this to be true. But there has been a distinct need for a more positive outlook on achieving it: visceral motivation; vigorous collectivism; incisive joined-up thinking. Join the founders of World Circular Textiles Day on Friday, 7th October 2022, where we will work towards broadening the conversation around textiles circularity, ensuring that it’s an inclusive, global cultural movement.

How to Crush Imposter Syndrome & Unblock Your Potential for Conscious Leaders, Change-Makers & Entrepreneurs

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Imposter syndrome is common for high achievers and entrepreneurs. Whatever level you are at, imposter syndrome can rear its head when you least expect it. Do you sometimes wonder if you really deserve the success you are working towards or if people will "find out" that you're not really good enough? Tactics to overcome imposter syndrome are much talked about yet hardly practiced long-term. Join us to explore the signs of imposter syndrome and discover the tools you need to crush imposter syndrome now and long-term, from the tried-and-tested Conscious Accelerator methodology.

Winemaker Dinner Series: Telmont Champagne

Social, Upcoming Events

Self-Care Saturday: Yoga & Breakfast

Social, Upcoming Events

Enhance your wellbeing by nourishing your mind, body, and soul at our Self-Care Saturday which starts off with vinyasa yoga followed by a healthy breakfast at our rooftop restaurant.

Enhance your wellbeing by nourishing your mind, body, and soul at our Self-Care Saturday which starts off with vinyasa yoga followed by a healthy breakfast at our rooftop restaurant.

Road to COP27: Harnessing the Power of the Ocean

Upcoming Events

Racial Equity Dinner: Community Wealth Building

Social, Upcoming Events

Circular Textiles Community Drinks

Social, Upcoming Events

Sustainable Fashion Dinner, powered by Conduit Connect

Upcoming Events

Self-Care Saturday: Yoga & Breakfast

Upcoming Events

China After Mao – The Rise of a Superpower

Upcoming Events

In the wake of Chairman Mao, how did China become a global superpower – and where do we go from here?

How to avoid time wasters and find your ideal partner online

Upcoming Events

The International Women’s Podcast Awards 2022

Upcoming Events

World Circular Textiles Day 2022

Upcoming Events

How to Crush Imposter Syndrome & Unblock Your Potential for Conscious Leaders, Change-Makers & Entrepreneurs

Upcoming Events

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An Interview with Joanna Brennan, Founder of Pump Street Chocolate

Food, Drink & Entertainment, Insights, Featured

Nestled in the heart of the village of Orford, on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, lies an unassuming chocolate shop, quietly producing a bean-to-bar product of exceptional quality. Founded in 2010 by Chris Brennan and his daughter Joanna, the duo have spent years honing their craft and establishing a business that cares deeply about the provenance of their ingredients and the intricacies of their process. From Ecuador to Jamaica, Madagascar to Honduras, Pump Street Chocolate work directly with cocoa farmers across the globe, creating a positive and lasting impact on communities and ensuring that their single origin chocolate is both transparent and traceable. The Conduit proudly sources all of its chocolate from Pump Street and so we pinned down Founder, Joanna Brennan, for a chat about all things chocolate…

Salma El-Wardany in Conversation

Past Events, Racial Equity, Sexuality & Gender Equity

Salma El-Wardany is a writer, poet and presenter and in her new book, These Impossible Things, she tells the story of three women coming to terms with the life choices that they have made. This is a tale of reconciling love, loss, faith, womanhood and friendship, and how one moment, in a life where everything feels at odds, can change everything. Join Salma as she takes us through themes of female friendships and challenging the current depiction of Muslim women in the media as well as faith, sex and love and loss.

Female Refugee Integration: Barriers to Employment with DLA Piper

Employment & Economic Opportunity, Insights, Featured

Finding a job in your new country of origin has shown to have huge effects on successful refugee integration. As a woman, accessing the labour market as a refugee is even more challenging, despite the fact that many studies prove that employing refugees will have a positive effect on the national economy, driving investment and growth. To mark Refugee Week in the UK The Conduit, in collaboration with our Impact Partner, DLA Piper, convened a vivid conversation chaired expertly by Marina Brizar, UK Director for Talent Beyond Boundaries. Marina was joined by Dr Awmaima Amrayaf, pro bono legal officer at DLA Piper, Renae Mannis, Executive Director of Services at the Refugee Council, and Steve Duffy Head of Client Recruitment at RefuAid.

Bookish With Sathnam Sanghera: Our New Live and Online Book Club

Past Events, Arts & Culture

Welcome to Bookish – the new book club for people who share a passion for powerful storytelling. Each month our community will come together in The Conduit, to meet one of the great authors of our times. For our inaugural book club we are welcoming Sathnam Sanghera, bestselling author of Empireland and The Boy With The Topknot. Come and join us to relax, have a cocktail with likeminded people, hear from the writer, and share your thoughts.

Solution Stage: Ocean CO2 Removal

Solution Stage, Past Events, Climate Action & A Sustainable Future

From technology to nature-based solutions, what are the latest innovations harnessing the potential of the ocean to drive carbon capture and sequestration?

Solution Stage: Harnessing the Power of the Forest

Solution Stage, Past Events, Climate Action & A Sustainable Future

Agroforestry has the unique ability to both mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Join us for an exploration into different ways in which we can harness the power of the forest to reduce – and sometimes reverse – emissions, restore tropical forests and enhance livelihoods for communities around the world.

An Interview with Joanna Brennan, Founder of Pump Street Chocolate

Food, Drink & Entertainment, Insights, Featured

Salma El-Wardany in Conversation

Past Events, Racial Equity, Sexuality & Gender Equity

Female Refugee Integration: Barriers to Employment with DLA Piper

Employment & Economic Opportunity, Insights, Featured

Bookish With Sathnam Sanghera: Our New Live and Online Book Club

Past Events, Arts & Culture

Solution Stage: Ocean CO2 Removal

Solution Stage, Past Events, Climate Action & A Sustainable Future

From technology to nature-based solutions, what are the latest innovations harnessing the potential of the ocean to drive carbon capture and sequestration?

Solution Stage: Harnessing the Power of the Forest

Solution Stage, Past Events, Climate Action & A Sustainable Future

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Conduit Conversations Live with Jeremy Hunt

Conduit Conversations Live, Conduit Conversations Podcast

Former Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt joined Hannah McInnes live at The Conduit to tell us more about his new book and his experience with the NHS.

Climate Anxiety

The Road to COP27, Conduit Conversations Podcast

In The Conduit and GWEC's second partnership podcast we look at a topic lots of people wrestle with, but not everyone fully recognises. We're talking about climate anxiety and its effects on society. GWEC’s Reshmi Ladwa is joined by Sacha Wright, Research and Curriculum coordinator at the Force of Nature, to delve into this emerging area of discussion which picks apart attitudes and starts to unravel how climate anxieties affect people and play out into wider society.

The Rise of Misinformation

The Road to COP27, Conduit Conversations Podcast

The Conduit and GWEC's first partnership podcast looks at one of the threats to the transition: The rise of misinformation. We spoke to the panel of the recent GWEC/Conduit Club event on the subject, about why this problem is spiking, and what organisations are doing about it (or not doing about it, as is often the case). GWEC’s Reshmi Ladwa and Ben Backwell are joined by Jennie King, who is Head of Civic Action and Education at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, and Mai Rosner, who is a campaigner at Global Witness, looking at the Digital Threats to Democracy.

Conduit Conversations with Jennie King

Season 11, Conduit Conversations Podcast

On this episode Paul talks to Jennie King, Head of Civic Action and Education at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, leading their efforts to translate research into frontline programming and response. Jennie provides regular briefings for UK government departments and regulators on approaches to media literacy, as well as overseeing the ISD’s growing portfolio on Climate Mis and Disinformation, supporting a worldwide coalition identifying and analysing counter related harms. This is a fascinating and timely conversation delving deep into the murky world of Mis and Disinformation and its impact on making positive forward momentum against climate change.

Conduit Conversations with Juliet Kinsman

Season 11, Conduit Conversations Podcast

In this episode Paul is joined by Juliet Kinsman who has been a journalist and broadcaster for more than 25 years, working in travel for two decades. Juliet was the founding editor of Mr & Mrs Smith, most recently the first-ever Sustainability Editor for Condé Nast Traveller, and is author of ‘The Green Edit: Travel, Easy Tips for the Eco-Friendly Traveller’. Her non-profit consultancy, BOUTECO, works with award-winning brands to help them stand for something and stand out for it through their storytelling. Juliet gives us her insights into sustainable travel, what we should be thinking about when it comes to planning trips, and her top tips on how to travel better.

Conduit Conversations Live with Jean Oelwang

Season 11, Conduit Conversations Live, Conduit Conversations Podcast

In this episode Conduit Co-Founder Paul Van Zyl is joined by Jean Oelwang, founding CEO of Virgin Unite. Jean has had a remarkable career, working with some of the world’s greatest changemakers. She discusses with Paul how she was able to draw on her unique experience to write her new book, Partnering. Centred on the idea that great partnerships are vital to meaningful lives and successful organisations. This really is a wonderful conversation between peers, a dynamic interaction between two extraordinary people sharing pivotal moments in their lives.

Conduit Conversations Live with Jeremy Hunt

Conduit Conversations Live, Conduit Conversations Podcast

Former Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt joined Hannah McInnes live at The Conduit to tell us more about his new book and his experience with the NHS.

Climate Anxiety

The Road to COP27, Conduit Conversations Podcast

The Rise of Misinformation

The Road to COP27, Conduit Conversations Podcast

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