29th October 2026
Hilton Utilita Bowl – Southampton
Thanks to our 2026 partner, Paula Rosa Manhatten bring you leading, nationwide experts under one roof. Your access to free education that will help support your sustainability goals and aspirations!
Your speaker programme is being developed for 2026.
Lee is the Sustainability and Compliance Manager at Paula Rosa Manhattan, leading the company’s strategic journey toward low‑carbon manufacturing, responsible sourcing, and circular design. He has played a key role in advancing PRM’s carbon reduction achievements, contributing to initiatives that include significant cuts in operational emissions and the adoption of forward‑thinking concepts such as adaptable, modular, and reusable kitchen systems. Known for his collaborative approach, Lee works closely with partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to accelerate shared sustainability goals. At the Southern Sustainability Expo, he represents PRM on the speaker stage, sharing insights on transforming traditional kitchen manufacturing into a future‑focused, resilient, and environmentally responsible industry.
Topic: “Energy Procurement – Understanding How You Buy”
Summary: You didn’t get into business to wrestle with energy procurement. We did. In this presentation, we will explore how UK companies buy energy, a topic typically misunderstood by most businesses we speak with. We will help you understand what you’re agreeing to, what you should consider, and how to avoid signing contracts that don’t suit your business needs. Our shared insights can help your business make informed decisions that lead to reduced costs and confidence navigating a complicated market.
About Adam
Adam is a commercial energy expert with 14 years of market experience. He specialises in business energy procurement, helping UK businesses of all sizes understand their energy needs and negotiate bespoke contracts on their behalf.
Topic: “The Accidental Environmentalist”
Speaking regularly to businesses across England, Kevin will look at how businesses that adopt AI for selfish reasons – cost, time, competitive pressure – accidentally shrink their environmental footprint. Not because they set out to be green, but because efficiency IS sustainability. Fewer hours wasted. Less reworking. Fewer resources burned on the same output. This is a contrarian and slightly provocative opener for an audience used to talking about intention. The argument is: you don’t necessarily need to care about the planet to help it. You just need to stop wasting things.
About Kevin: Founder of Nova Scale AI, a Hampshire-based consultancy helping UK small businesses save time using practical AI. With over 20 years in digital transformation, he works with business owners and their teams to actually use AI day to day – no jargon, no hype, no expensive overhauls.
Topic: Your Zero-Waste Goals aren’t in the Bin!
Established in 1929, Paula Rosa Manhattan is an established, trustworthy brand with manufacturing in Sussex, England. We supply and install fitted kitchen furniture for national house builders, high-rise developers and social/affordable housing providers, as well as direct to the public.
As an organisation, Paula Rosa Manhattan have set environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives to optimise our impact on society, the environment and climate through ambitious targets on CO2e reduction and responsible and ethical sourcing. They recognise that sustainability is not a standalone activity; it needs to be part of ‘business as usual’, where we make considered decisions with a holistic view.
