COB Inspires

This isn’t a sit‑back-and-listen kind of event. Expect open and honest discussions and a space to explore your own ideas while engaging with a network of like-minded young professionals.

Thinkers and doers

Hear from leaders who are at the forefront of creating climate‑resilient solutions, sharing real stories about real impact. Our group of speakers will bring together voices from finance, climate innovation and early‑career pathways to unpack what sustainability careers actually look like. From funding challenges to future skills, you’ll get honest insights from real people.

Speakers

• Elizabeth Halliday, Head of Responsible Business (Scotland), Morgan Sindall
• Michelle De Waelle, Sustainability Manager, Balfour Beatty
• Romain Charlet, Senior Architect, Anderson Bell Christie, and Vice President of the Glasgow Institute of Architects
• Rebecca Johnson, Sustainability Manager, Commonwealth Games 2026
• Nikul Pandya, Strategic Development Manager, E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions

A place to build your network, not just your linkedin

Networking sits at the heart of COB Inspires because careers grow through the people you meet.

This is your chance to:

• Connect with employers and green leaders who are shaping tomorrow’s industries
• Meet peers who share your values, your curiosity and your ambitions
• Build relationships that could lead to your next role, your next mentor, or your next big idea

The connections you make here aren’t transactional, they’re meaningful, supportive, and rooted in shared purpose.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Glasgow Chamber of Commerce