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Welcome to the Energy Forum Sessions at Innovation Zero, a hub for shaping the sustainable future and accelerating the clean energy transition.

In these sessions, you'll engage with top experts in clean energy, exploring transformative ideas and actionable solutions for today's energy challenges.

Our esteemed speakers, equipped with extensive knowledge, will share insights and strategies to advance the clean energy transition. They'll address navigating policy bottlenecks, securing necessary capital for critical grid infrastructure, and showcasing the latest in nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal, and more.

Join us to contribute to a cleaner, greener planet by navigating the complexities of the clean energy landscape and fostering a sustainable future.

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

• Keynote Address: The Future of Energy Digitalisation: Laura Sandys CBE will open the conference, offering insights into the evolving landscape of energy digitalisation and the future dynamics of the energy sector.

• Securing Energy Supply: Critical Minerals and Skilled Labour: Ollie Folayan MBE will discuss the essential measures needed to ensure a reliable and resilient supply chain for energy resources, focusing on critical minerals and skilled labour.

• Industrialisation: From R&D to Commercial Reality in Aviation: Experts like Paul Hutton and Helen Leadbetter will address the pressing decarbonisation challenges in aviation, examining the role of sustainable aviation fuel and the path from research to commercial application.

• Investments in Renewable Energy Infrastructure: Mark McKean and David Richardson will delve into the necessity of robust infrastructure for a successful renewable energy transformation, highlighting the importance of resilient grids and power networks.

• The UK’s Progress in Renewable Energy Transition: A panel including Stuart Broadley and Dhara Vyas will assess the UK's advancements in its commitment to a secure, diverse, and net-zero energy future.

• Energy Efficiency and Biodiversity in Building Standards: Discussions led by Yetunde Abdul and Patrick Harvie will explore the industry's readiness for the Future Homes Standard and the implementation of biodiversity net gain requirements.

• Envisioning the Future Energy System: Laura Sandys CBE and Marzia Zafar will share their vision for a future energy system characterised by secure, reliable, and low-cost power, discussing the role of a digitalised grid and AI.

• Scaling Green Energy Solutions: A Funding Perspective: Industry leaders like Matthew Harwood and Guy Newey will discuss the role of funding at different investment stages in growing energy startups, focusing on innovative financing options.

• Carbon-Neutral Heating Technologies: Mike Pitts and Jan Rosenow will present groundbreaking strategies for achieving carbon neutrality in residential and commercial heating systems.

• Renewable Energy for Diverse Transport Needs: Sessions with Chris Ashley and Alistair Barnes will address the renewable energy requirements for various transport modes, including the roles of hydrogen and electric power.

• Spotting and Funding Clean Tech Innovators: Venture capitalists such as Beverley Gower-Jones and Nazo Moosa will share their approaches to identifying and investing in early-stage clean tech innovations.

• The Growth and Potential of Energy Storage: A dedicated session will explore the significant expansion of the UK's energy storage market and its future potential.

• Electrification of Vehicles: Renewable Energy Applications: Paul Gambrell will lead a discussion on integrating renewable energy sources for efficient electric vehicle charging and operation.

• Overcoming Planning Roadblocks in Low Carbon Energy Deployment: Mike Hemsley will focus on streamlining planning and permitting processes to accelerate low carbon energy projects.

• The Role of Hydrogen in the Green Energy Transition: A panel with experts like Alicia Eastman and Clare Jackson will debate the potential of hydrogen in empowering the green energy transition and its market development.
  Renewable Energy Diversification: Beyond Traditional Sources: Bruce Douglas will discuss alternative approaches to securing renewable energy diversification, including emerging technologies like geothermal, wind, solar, and tidal power.

These sessions promise to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and emerging challenges in clean energy, setting an insightful and dynamic stage for the 2024 conference.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

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