Name: Innovation Zero 2024
Start: 2024-04-30T00:00:00Z
End: 2024-05-01T22:00:00Z
Location: Olympia London

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Welcome to the 2024 Advanced Tech Forum, a pivotal event driving sustainable energy and technological innovation.

Here, we explore how robotics, advanced materials, AI, and space tech are revolutionizing climate mitigation and adaptation. Our esteemed speakers, experts in fields like clean energy technology and renewable energy, will offer insights into the latest advancements and the commercialization of cutting-edge, yet unproven models that demand substantial, risk-heavy investments.

Join us to delve into the complexities of these emerging technologies and contribute to transforming them into commercial realities, paving the way for a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Innovation Zero | 30 April – 1 May 2024 | Olympia London

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Introducing Our Esteemed Speakers

The 2024 Advanced Tech Forum proudly presents an exceptional lineup of speakers, featuring experts and innovators in the field of clean energy. Each confirmed speaker, including our notable keynote speakers, is a distinguished leader at the forefront of clean technology.

Our panel comprises leading industry professionals, acclaimed researchers, and authoritative keynote speakers, all ready to unveil the latest trends and technological advancements in energy. Their insightful presentations will delve into groundbreaking research and practical, real-world solutions, aiming to both educate and provoke thought. These specialists are dedicated to fostering progress and championing environmental sustainability. Stay tuned as we reveal more remarkable speakers and trailblazers in the energy sector, adding to the forum's dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

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Advancing Sustainable Technology and Collaborative Environmental Efforts

The 2024 Advanced Tech Forum is dedicated to progressing our understanding and implementation of sustainable technology and cooperative environmental approaches. This year's focus is on exploring the latest advancements in clean energy and renewable technologies, with a special emphasis on AI's role in boosting energy efficiency.

The forum will address key global sustainability policies and highlight the critical need for collective action in combating climate change. Participants can look forward to engaging discussions about sustainable urban development and green finance, aimed at sculpting a sustainable economic framework for the future.

Join us for a visionary conference that builds upon previous achievements and sets the stage for future innovations in sustainability and technology.

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

Advanced Tech Forum

09:45 – 09:50

Chair

Mini Rai, Professor & Global Chair in Robotic Engineering - University of Lincoln
AI GOVERNANCE FOR NET ZERO

Advanced Tech Forum

09:50 – 10:05
- Policy
- Innovation
Confirmed Speakers

Andrea Renda, Senior Research Fellow and Head of Global Governance, Regulation, Innovation & Digital Economy - CEPS & EUI School of Transnational Governance
DELIVERING THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR FAST-TRACKING TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Advanced Tech Forum

10:10 – 10:55
- Investment
- Innovation
- Infrastructure
Achieving net zero by 2050 is a challenge that requires unprecedented innovation and collaboration, with the IEA estimating that almost half of the emission cuts needed to reach global net zero will d ...

Moderator

Yervand Sarkisyan, Founding Partner - DEEPTECHX

Confirmed Speakers

Peet Denny, Founding Partner - Climate VC

Barbara Ghinelli, Director, Innovation Clusters and Harwell Campus - UKRI-STFC

Jack Lomas, Emerging Technology Lead - Severn Trent

Adam Tomassi-Russell, Director - Climate & Energy - Deep Science Ventures
DEEP TECH: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES POWERING THE NET ZERO TRANSITION

Advanced Tech Forum

11:00 – 11:45
- Supply Chain
- Innovation
- Infrastructure
Cutting-edge advancements in deep tech have the potential to create game-changing solutions to the most pressing challenges we face. From carbon capture and energy efficiency to battery recycling and ...

Moderator

Emet Zeitz, Head of Ecosystem - Net Zero Insights

Confirmed Speakers

Bill Liao, General Partner - SOSV

Lucas Maurice, Senior Deep Tech Consultant - Hello Tomorrow

Mini Rai, Professor & Global Chair in Robotic Engineering - University of Lincoln

Rubina Singh, Early-Stage Deep Tech & Climate Investor
THE AIM OF THE GAME: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CLIMATE ACTION

Advanced Tech Forum

11:55 – 12:40
- Investment
- Innovation
AI is a powerful tool that can help us anticipate, assess and respond to the causes and consequences of climate change. Some of AI’s capabilities include the ability to predict and monitor extreme wea ...

Moderator

Mike Butcher, Editor-at-large - TechCrunch

Confirmed Speakers

Guangtao Fu, Professor of Water Intelligence - University of Exeter

Dr Rachel McInnes, Co-Director of the Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence - Met Office

Martha Tsigkari, Senior Partner, Head of Applied R+D - Foster + Partners

Devorah West, Senior Policy Advisor, Climate & Energy Policy - Tony Blair Institute
THE ROLE OF SPACE TECH IN REACHING 2030 GOALS

Advanced Tech Forum

12:45 – 13:30
- Investment
- Innovation
Space technology is vital for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 that the United Nations has set. As climate change threatens our planet, space technologies, such as satellite dat ...

Moderator

Christina Smith, Space Tech Lead - Space Hub Yorkshire

Confirmed Speakers

Sam Adlen, CEO - Space Solar

Donna Lyndsay, Vice Chair / Strategic Market Lead - Environment & Sustainability - Space4Climate / Ordnance Survey

Susanne Mecklenburg, Head of Climate Office - European Space Agency

Joshua Western, CEO & CO Founder - Space Forge
AI AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN CLIMATE POLICY

Advanced Tech Forum

13:40 – 14:10
- Policy
- Innovation
Artificial Intelligence is a tool that holds the potential to have a transformative impact on many aspects of our society, including addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Join us fo ...

Moderator

James Murray, Editor-in-chief - BusinessGreen

Confirmed Speakers

Henry Franks, Chief Technology Officer - Climate Policy Radar

David Rolnick, Co-founder and Chair - Climate Change AI
CAN CAT VIDEOS SAVE SWIMMING POOLS? HOW THE UK MUST HARNESS THE HEAT FROM GROWTH IN DATA CENTRES

Advanced Tech Forum

14:15 – 14:30
- Innovation
To keep up with booming data demand, the UK needs to build lots of data centres very quickly. Does this mean building hundreds of vast, energy-hungry warehouses that put an increasing drain on the ene ...

Confirmed Speakers

Mark Bjornsgaard, CEO - Deep Green
HOW DATA AND DIGITALISATION ARE SUPPORTING DECARBONISATION

Advanced Tech Forum

14:40 – 15:25
- Supply Chain
- Innovation
Digitalisation and other data-driven technologies are playing an increasingly crucial role in the global efforts to combat climate change, enhance sustainability and foster well-being. For businesses, ...

Moderator

Dexter Galvin, Chief Commercial & Partnerships Officer - CDP

Confirmed Speakers

Adam Elman, Head of Sustainability - EMEA - Google

Sarah Goodenough, Head of Policy - Climate Policy Radar

Lucas Kruitwagen, Chief Technology Officer - TransitionZero

Claire Melamed, CEO - Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
DECARBONISING DATA CENTRES: EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE

Advanced Tech Forum

15:30 – 16:15
- Innovation
- Infrastructure
Data centres are essential infrastructure for the data and digitalisation progress that we are witnessing today. However, they also consume substantial amounts of energy and generate emissions. Accord ...

Moderator

Deborah Andrews, Professor of Design for Sustainability and Circularity - London South Bank University

Confirmed Speakers

Emma Fryer, Director, Public Policy - CyrusOne

Rich Kenny, Managing Director - InterAct

Loren Long, Co-Founder - 3TAG

David Watkins, Solutions Director - VIRTUS Data Centres
IS TELECOMS AN ENABLER OR BLOCKER TO NET ZERO

Advanced Tech Forum

16:20 – 16:50
- Innovation
- Infrastructure
Discover the importance of operational telecoms as an enabler to deliver a Net Zero energy network of the future, that remains reliable, resilient and secure.

Moderator

Ian Smith, Head of Operations Support, Electricity Distribution - National Grid

Confirmed Speakers

Dr Peter Couch, Chief Executive - Joint Radio Company

Laura Schade, Senior Energy Engineer - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Gurpal Singh, Principal Engineer & Profession Lead - OFGEM

Raj Sivalingam, Head of Spectrum Policy - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
FROM SOURCE TO CONSUMER: MAKE TRACEABILITY YOUR COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATOR

Advanced Tech Forum

16:55 – 17:10

Confirmed Speakers

Anna Roberts, Head of Market Development - iov42 | Interu
BEACON OF HOPE FOR CORAL REEFS: SYNTHESIS OF RESTORATION APPROACHES AND TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Tech Forum

17:15 – 17:30
- Innovation
Confirmed Speakers

Mark Gillan, Associate Vice President, Technologies and Special Projects, National Transformation Institute - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Exploring the Future of Clean Technology and Sustainable Energy Innovation

The 2024 Advanced Tech Forum is set to showcase a diverse range of sessions, each underscoring the importance of clean technology in the context of sustainable energy and technological advancements.

This conference will act as a critical platform for discussing and exploring innovative clean technology solutions and strategies, aimed at fostering a greener, more efficient future.

Opening Remarks from the Chair: The session will begin with introductory remarks, setting the stage for discussions on advanced and clean technology in sustainable energy.
AI Governance for Net Zero: Andrea Renda will explore strategies for governing AI in the context of achieving net zero goals, with an emphasis on policy, regulation, and ethical considerations.
Delivering the Capital Investment for Transformative Technologies: Peet Denny, Jack Lomas, and Yervand Sarkisyan will discuss financial challenges and strategies for funding technologies crucial for emissions reduction.
The Power of AI in Informing Climate Mitigation: This session will delve into AI's role in climate mitigation, particularly in analysing supply chain and scope 3 data, crucial for effective decision-making in sustainable practices.
AI in Climate Adaptation: Martha Tsigkari will focus on AI and digital twin technologies in climate adaptation, assessing their potential in predicting and managing climate-related risks.
The Role of Space Tech in Reaching 2030 Goals: Sam Adlen, Donna Lyndsay, Susanne Mecklenburg, and Joshua Western will explore the contribution of space technology to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, underlining advancements and their implications for sustainability.
Innovation Showcase: This segment will feature a range of innovative solutions in advanced tech, demonstrating the latest developments and their applications in sustainable energy.
Deep Tech as a Catalyst for Business Decarbonisation: The session will cover the critical role of deep tech in business decarbonisation, examining its impact across sectors such as CCS, advanced materials, robotics, and drones.
Data Centres: Renewable Energy Sources and Grid Interaction: Farooq Al-Jwesm and Deborah Andrews will discuss the growing energy demands of data centres and the urgent need for integrating renewable energy sources to mitigate grid stress.
Efficient & Resilient Data Centres Design and Operation: This session will focus on strategies for designing and operating data centres efficiently and resiliently, addressing challenges in construction, upgrading, and sustainable heat transfer.

Innovation Zero | 30 April – 1 May 2024 | Olympia London

Discover our array of 2024 conference forums at Innovation Zero: delve into the Finance, Energy, and Industrial Forums for cutting-edge insights; explore sustainable solutions in the Built Environment, Oceans & Water, Minerals & Materials, Transport & Mobility, and Food & Agriculture Forums, each offering unique perspectives on key sustainability challenges.

Aviation & Shipping Forum

UK's 'jet zero' journey: Exploring SAF, hydrogen-electric solutions with aerospace and shipping industry leaders, investors, and regulators.

Aviation & Shipping Forum

Built Environment Forum

Explore radical changes for the UK's old building stock, focusing on reducing carbon through energy efficiency and retrofitting in the housing industry.

See Built Environment Forum

Carbon Markets Forum

Carbon offsetting, crucial for climate change, sees the VCM growing from $2bn in 2020 to $250bn by 2050. Meet investors funding new tech, project developers, corporates, traders, brokers, and more for insights into carbon and natural capital markets.

See Carbon Markets Forum

Energy Forum

Our forum focuses on the energy transition as key to the Green Industrial Revolution, discussing policy, funding for grid infrastructure, and showcasing the latest in nuclear, solar, wind, and more.

See Energy Forum

Finance Forum

Our forum covers investment stages, scaling businesses rapidly, bridging funding gaps for innovators, and exploring how finance responds to the climate crisis.

See Finance Forum

Food & Agriculture Forum

Learn about agriculture's transformation through regenerative practices and the food industry's revolution in supply chain, circularity, and biomimicry.

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Innovation Zero | 30 April – 1 May 2024 | Olympia London

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2024 Advanced Tech Forum: Speaker Lineup

Innovation Zero 2024: Advanced Tech Agenda Overview

2024 Advanced Tech Forum

Exploring the Future of Clean Technology and Sustainable Energy Innovation