Experience an inspiring evening that celebrates Black heritage, recognizes achievements, showcases businesses, and creates opportunities for collaboration.
A Special Evening of Culture, Innovation, Leadership & Sustainable Progress
Join SustainConnect CIC for an unforgettable evening celebrating Black History Month through networking, innovation, fashion, culture, and sustainable development.
The Industry for the Planet Gala Dinner brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, businesses, and changemakers for an evening of meaningful connections, celebration, and entertainment.
📅 Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
📍 Venue: Holiday Inn Cambridge Lakeview, Bridge Road, Cambridge, CB24 9PH
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – Midnight
🎟️ Entry Fee: £35
👔 Dress Code: Formal Evening Attire
The Industry for the Planet Gala Dinner has an entry fee of £35 per person.
To reserve your place, please make payment using the account details below and complete the payment confirmation form.
Bank: Barclays Bank
Account Name: SustainConnect
Sort code: 20-45-45
Account No: 20895199
For enquiries, ticket payments, sponsorship, or event participation, please contact us.
📞 Phone: 07918024471
🌐 Website: www.sustainconnectwv4a.com
| Time | Programme | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | Registration & Exhibition Viewing | Welcome drinks • International & country showcases |
| 18:35 | Master of Ceremony | Apst. Dr Precious Toe — President, Liberian Community in London; Award-Winning Gospel Singer & Community Leader |
| 18:40 | Opening Address & Presentation | Ms Dulce Silveira Lewcock — Founder & CEO, SustainConnect CIC; PhD Researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University |
| 18:45 | Official Welcome | Adv. Sol. Hon. Cllr Baiju Thittala — Former Mayor of Cambridge |
| 18:55 | Special Presentation | Dr Saleyha Ahsan — Emergency Medicine Doctor, Broadcaster, Filmmaker & Academic Researcher |
| 19:10 | Special Presentation | Dr Sanjeev Gajjela, FRSC, PMP — Founder & CEO, SAF Technology • Low-Carbon Fuels • ESG • R&D. Topic: Decarbonising the aviation sector, including the role of sustainable aviation fuels |
| 19:20 | Dinner • Fashion • Music & Raffle | Dinner, entertainment and informal networking |
| 19:50 | Special Presentation | Dr Nazia Habib — Bye-Fellow, Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Topic: Building Resilient & Sustainable Futures: Systems Thinking, Innovation & Responsible Investment (TBC) |
| 20:10 | Special Presentation | Dr Kamil Musiał — Researcher, Department of Production Engineering and Management, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland. Topic: Innovation, AI, intelligent systems and the future of sustainable industrial production |
| 20:30 | Special Presentation | Anaximenes Tales De Aquino — Researcher, Consultant-Diplomat-Entrepreneur, Co-Founder, AquaSense AI Solutions. Topic: From the Nile to The Network – Black Innovation in Water, Past and Future |
| 21:15 | Industry for the Planet – Panel Session | Sustainable Industry • Intelligent Systems • Low-Carbon Solutions • International Collaboration |
| 21:25 | Closing Address | Speaker details are not specified in the uploaded programme |
| 21:35 – Midnight | Executive Networking • Exhibition • Music | One-to-one business engagement and international connections |
| Contributor | Organisation / Role | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Eng. Anna Burduk | Wroclaw University, Poland | Intelligent Systems for Supporting Industrial Production |
| Japan Embassy (TBC) | — | International contribution |
| H.E. Sara Affoué Amani | Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Kingdom | International representation |
| Dr Sanjeev Gajjela, FRSC, PMP | Founder & CEO, SAF Technology | Low-Carbon Fuels • ESG • R&D |
| Dr Fatou Bensouda | The Gambia High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (TBC) | International representation |
| Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce | Business • International Trade • Partnership Engagement | Business and international collaboration |
| Mr Ibrahim Diakite | Vice President of The High Council of Malians in the UK | International/community representation |
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