Oxford 3 Day Event-

Comprising a 1 day Summit and a 2 day Summer School, Certified Course for Change Makers. Hosted by Lynne Franks, Founder of the SEED Women’s Empowerment Network.

Date and time

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 -Friday 21st August 2026

Location

Day 1 : The Exam Schools, Oxford University

Days 2 and 3: HB Allen Centre Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6NN

Bookings: www.geiconferences.org or email info@greeneconomicsinstitute.org.uk 

Overview

Hosted by Lynne Franks, founder of SEED, (Sustainable Enterprise & Empowerment Dynamics), in partnership with the Green Economics Institute, this unique Oxford summer programme, explores how women-led small networks and grassroots initiatives can regenerate communities, grow food, strengthen local economies and support sustainable development.

Lynne has developed the POD Effect which builds on decades of experience supporting women’s empowerment, ethical enterprise and collaborative leadership.

Participants will explore how small groups – or “Pods” – can become catalysts for social innovation, community well being and environmental action. The programme brings together academics, NGOs, community organisers and social entrepreneurs to share knowledge,examine real-world initiatives and develop practical strategies for grassroots change.Through panel discussions, field visits and collaborative workshops, participants will design their own Pod Action Plan for implementation in their communities.

Attendees receive a certificate in community leadership and sustainable regeneration.