Earth Set
Accelerating Net Positive.
Together.
We are a community working together to
deliver our net positive missions faster and smarter.
We include founders, investors, policymakers, leaders and communicators.
Using the power of collaboration to scale a net positive world.
Join us
Founded and run by: Fiona Howarth, Founder and Director of Octopus Electric Vehicles, Jonny Page and Amy Rennison.
We want to help you make the right connections to supercharge your mission.
Dynamic, in-person and virtual gatherings spark conversations, strengthen networks and lead to real change.
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Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Michael Barnard in conversation with Earth Set
Few voices in climate and energy provoke as much debate as Michael Barnard.
The Canadian energy systems strategist, Chief Strategist at TFIE Strategy Inc., prolific CleanTechnica contributor and co-host of the Redefining Energy – Tech podcast has built an international reputation for questioning conventional wisdom about the energy transition. His approach combines engineering, economics and systems thinking to ask a deceptively simple question:
What actually scales?
From hydrogen and carbon capture to AI, aviation, shipping and China's clean-tech dominance, Michael has become known for challenging assumptions with evidence, data and an uncompromising focus on deployment.
Join us for a wide-ranging live conversation exploring where the energy transition is heading, which technologies deserve our attention and investment, and where governments, businesses and investors should be placing their biggest bets over the coming decades.
• Live interview with Amy Rennison, Co-Founder of Earth Set
• Audience Q&A
• Recorded live for the Earth Set Podcast
• Drinks, networking and informal discussion afterwardsI actually like one line even better than "challenge a few assumptions along the way."
Whether you agree with his conclusions or not, you're unlikely to leave without looking at the energy transition in a different way
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Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Comedy Night: Meek Inheritance? Climate, AI, Anxiety and the Future We Leave Behind
For one night only, Earth Set swaps panel discussions for stand-up.
Join us for a special preview performance of Meek Inheritance?, the new live show from Sharath Jeevan OBE ahead of its run at the Edinburgh Fringe later this summer.
What happens when the people building the future are no longer sure it will be better than the present?
Climate anxiety is rising. Artificial intelligence is transforming work, education, creativity and human relationships at extraordinary speed. Yet beneath the excitement lies a deeper unease: are we creating a world our children can thrive in, or one they will simply have to survive?
In this work-in-progress performance, Sharath combines comedy, storytelling and reflection to explore the hopes, fears and absurdities surrounding climate change, AI, parenting, work and the future. Drawing on his experience as a leadership adviser, educator and parent, he asks what progress really means in an age of accelerating technological change.
Part stand-up comedy, part thought experiment and part collective therapy session, this promises to be a funny, thought-provoking and highly original evening.
🎤 Edinburgh Fringe Preview Performance
🍷 Drinks & networking
💬 Audience discussion and Q&A
Why Earth Set?
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"Earth Set is a rare gem - an event series you want to be at for the quality of the conversations, the calibre of attendees, and the incredibly warm environment Amy, Fiona and Jonny have created. It really is the place to be for UK climate conversations."
Max Bray, Partner, Kindred Capital
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"Earth Set is the go to community for anyone working on climate solutions: a place to connect, collaborate and accelerate impact."
Mat Ilic, CEO & Founder Greenworkx
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"Earth Set provides a valuable platform for professionals working in the net zero space to connect, exchange insights, and collaborate. The monthly events offer practical discussions, high-quality networking, and are always enjoyable."
Sarah Mackintosh, Director, Cleantech for UK
