Join us for an enlightening and exciting panel discussion exploring the intersection of creativity and activism.

Titled “Creative Activism: The Role of Creativity in Driving Social Change,” this event will feature a diverse group of trailblazers redefining how artistic expression can challenge the status quo and drive meaningful social and political change.

Our panellists include the head of the UK’s first vegan theatre, renowned visual artists, and leading vegan writers.

They are all passionate activists who use their craft to challenge injustices and inspire transformation. They will share their unique experiences, revealing how they harness creativity to make an impact on tackling issues close to their hearts: animal rights, climate change, and our corrupted food systems.

The panel will be moderated by bestselling Rebel Vegan author Todd Sinclair, a writer who specializes in culture and social change, ensuring a thought-provoking and engaging conversation. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session, asking questions and sharing their own perspectives on the role of creativity in driving change.

Whether you’re an artist, activist, or simply a passionate vegan who wants to understand the power of creative expression, this discussion promises to inspire and invigorate. Don’t miss this chance to engage with leading vegan voices and discover how you can contribute to the movement for a better world through creative activism.

Takeaways

”Whether you’re an artist, activist, or simply a passionate vegan who wants to understand the power of creative expression, this discussion promises to inspire and invigorate. Don’t miss this chance to engage with leading vegan voices and discover how you can contribute to the movement for a better world through creative activism.”

”Engage and learn from a panel of passionate activists who use their craft to challenge injustices and inspire transformation. They will share their unique experiences, revealing how they harness creativity to make an impact on tackling issues close to their hearts: animal rights, climate change, and our corrupted food systems.”

Further Resources

Vegan Activism History: https://www.vegansociety.com/about-us/history
Animal Rights Activism Guide: https://vegan.com/info/activism/
We The Free Activism: https://www.activism.wtf/
Examples of successful vegan activism to inspire: https://vegfund.org/blog/successful-vegan-activist-stories
Art as Activism: Vegan artists to follow: https://www.v-landuk.com/article/art-as-activism-vegan-artists-to-follow-on-instagram

Camp Beagle is the world’s longest-running, permanent grassroots animal rights protest camp. We are physically camped outside MBR Acres in Cambridgeshire, a dog breeding factory, supplying over 2000 beagle puppies yearly to laboratories in the UK and abroad for animal testing.
The Camp has been running 24/7 since the summer of 2021 working tirelessly on an exposure and pressure campaign to shut down MBR Acres.

Our campaign revolves around three key activities:

1. WE INVESTIGATE the hidden secrets of MBR and gather evidence on the suffering of the MBR beagles.
2. WE EXPOSE their secrets, far and wide, to raise public awareness of the cruelty of animal testing and the existence of scientifically superior non-animal methods.
3. WE BUILD POLITICAL PRESSURE to urge politicians to change legislation
to end animal testing and introduce Non-Animal Methods.

Come to hear what Camp Beagle is doing to save the MBR beagles and end animal testing and how you can get involved.

How do we win Animal Freedom? This is the question that drives Animal Think Tank. Join this talk to learn how we’re working with the movement to craft a strategy to victory, change society’s deep beliefs through new messaging, and build unity amongst the many groups and individuals working towards Animal Freedom.

Freedom for Animals began as the Captive Animals’ Protection Society in 1957, and is one of
the UK’s longest-running animal rights charities.

Our work focuses predominantly on issues affecting animals held captive for human
entertainment in circuses, zoos, aquariums and mobile zoos. We fight for their collective
freedom by using a combination of tactics, such as carrying out undercover investigations,
research, campaigns, grassroots activism, political lobbying and education.

For more than 60 years, we have been on the front lines in the fight for freedom. Our vision for
animal liberation has never wavered over the many years we have campaigned for their rights,
and together, as a movement, we will succeed in opening the cages.

So please join us for a quick snapshot into the work we do, and how you can help animals
escape a lifetime of cruel captivity. Because for animal freedom to be achieved, we need you!

We The Free (WTF) is the fastest growing animal rights & vegan advocacy organization. Specializing in data-driven, highly innovative & impactful street advocacy events, digital advocacy campaigns, cutting edge technology & trainings, and a focus on positive community building, they are changing the game for activist.

Ayrton Cooper chats with Rebel Vegan Todd about his personal experience with Animal Justice Project over the past 6 years as the organisation approaches its first decade in the animal rights movement. He discusses AJP’s growth from a small, grassroots anti-vivisection group to a leading UK NGO advocating for animals who are farmed. AJP has expanded from street campaigning to securing media coverage on animal experiments through desk-based research. Since 2019, the organisation has become a leader in impactful animal advocacy, using innovative investigative techniques and continually reassessing its efforts while staying true to its grassroots origins.

Join us for an impromptu chat about the For Charlie campaign that launched on Thursday and has been creating a buzz in the media. The campaign centres on an Open Letter to the RSPCA asking them to drop their farm and slaughterhouse Assured scheme and promote a kinder, more sustainable, plant-based future. The letter has been signed by 60 pro-animal organisations alongside many other individuals. An accompanying short film by BAFTA-winning director Alex Lockwood centres the story of Charlie, a piglet rescued by undercover investigators now living in sanctuary.

The film also features the powerful testimony of Jane Tredgett, a former RSPCA board Vice Chair, and Alice Brough, a former pig industry vet. The campaign was catalysed by the incredible investigation by Animal Rising into 45 RSPCA Assured farms finding systemic and heartbreaking suffering.

We’ll be talking about the purpose of the campaign, the reason for the two demands, the thinking behind its messaging and how it’s acting as a vehicle for collaboration in the movement which can help build our power as a movement going forward

Sam Calvert, Head of Communications & Fundraising and actor and writer Paul Higgins, Ambassador for The Vegan Society, discuss the past, present and future of veganism with host Rebel Vegan Todd. The society celebrates its 80th anniversary in November. 

Fireside chat with Veganuary Founders Jane & Matthew as they celebrate 10 years of the biggest vegan outreach project on the planet, hosted by Rebel Vegan Todd.

With Andrew O’Neill and Cheekykita, hosted by Mike Kelson

Rewilding is a popular solution to the climate and biodiversity crisis. It provides hope for decarbonisation, while also returning land back to animals. Equally, rewilding needs vast amounts of land and is critically bound up with the need to transition to a plant-based food system.

Why then are vegan activists and organisations avoiding the rewilding message? And can we hope to achieve animal freedom without first restoring ecosystems?

In this discussion, we will delve into the root of Britain’s nature crisis and tackle difficult questions on nature’s complexity and wild animal suffering. Only together, through this nuance, can we begin to develop a vision for a new world, a world of animal freedom.

By Invitation Only

One Planet Pizza celebrate their successful launch into Morrisons with a compact and very bijoux party in the Celebration Stage Hall, from 7pm – 10pm.

Mindfulness meditation facilitator and collective liberation activist Philip Murphy will discuss the power of meditation as a tool to critique the process of constructing our sense of reality only though information received at the sense-gates. A period of meditation practice will be included.

Fascinating update on the most recent research around plant based food for animal companions with Dr Andrew Knight, alongside the latest updates on the development of lab grown cat food with Billy from Omni. Hosted by TV Animal Companion presenter Wendy Turner Webster, alongside Victoria from one of the UK’s leading animal charities, K9 Angels

Takeaways

Vegan Animal Companion Diets

– At least 11 studies of dogs and 3 of cats, have shown that health outcomes achieved by nutritionally sound vegan diets, are at least as good as those achieved by meat-based pet foods

– Pet food consumes 9% of all livestock animals globally, and 20% in nations with high pet ownership such as the US.

– If all pet dogs were transitioned on to nutritionally sound vegan diets, it would spare more greenhouse gases than produced by all of the UK, and would save sufficient food energy to feed the entire EU population. 8 billion land animals would also be spared from slaughter annually.

– Such factors are driving a rapid expansion of the vegan pet food sector, which is estimated to be worth USD 26 billion by 2033 for vegan dog food alone.  www.sustainablepetfood.info.

The health and environmental benefits of vegan pet food are profound. We should transition our cats and dogs to nutritionally sound vegan diets where possible. See state of research here – https://sustainablepetfood.info

Omni is the UK’s leading vegan pet food company, and have helped over 20,000 guardians transition onto healthy, sustainable, plant-based dog food. We have a range of life stage specific nutritionally complete dog foods, a hypoallergenic recipe, wet food cans and toppers, and treats. https://omni.pet/collections

Omni offers free online veterinary consultations for anyone who wants to discuss plant-based dog diets with a veterinary professional. Book them here: https://omni.pet/pages/vet-team-appointments

For more information, you can watch this webinar on the research and business updates around plant-based pet food. https://bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-items/webinar-plantbased-pet-diets/

Comprehensive website detailing the latest research on vegan pet food: https://sustainablepetfood.info

If you care about animal suffering, environmental sustainability, or companion animal health, you should advocate for a transition towards vegan diets for cats and dogs. Omni and other companies are here to help you transition your animals.

Hundreds of millions of animals are killed for fashion every year. How can we move towards an animal-free, exploitation-free industry that serve people, planet and animals?

In this insightful panel, Kirly-Sue, Vanessa Sturman and Wendy Turner Webster will explore the multifaceted relationship between veganism and the media. As veganism continues to gain traction worldwide, its portrayal in media has become increasingly influential in shaping public perception and driving lifestyle changes. This session aims to dissect how veganism is represented across various media platforms, addressing both the positive advancements and the challenges faced in achieving accurate and fair coverage.

Juliet Gellatley chats with Wendy Turner Webster about setting up the first charity dedicated to campaigning for veganism in the UK and instigating investigations of farming and slaughter. From a garage in Cheshire to international campaigns – what were the major challenges and what does the future look like?

With Carl Donnelly & Dave Chawner, hosted by Mike Kelson

A collaboration between The Empathy Project and the Vegan Party Conference, the assembly will take place at the Vegan Party Conference on Sunday September 29th at 4pm.

Hosted by Trust the People, the topic in discussion is “how can we make sure the new government holds to its pledges on animal rights?”

Six expert speakers confront the issue of holding the government to its animal pledges including share, hunting and animal testing. What are the approaches that have worked? Where could we apply more pressure?