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Innovation Zero 2025

Innovation Zero 2024 Main Stage

Main Stage
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    2025 marks a climate milestone; thirty years since the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change cam ...
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    Trade, geopolitics, and the COP process are tidal forces underpinning the transition to the future l ...
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    A low carbon economy requires a transformation across all industries, and a radical transformation o ...
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    The UK’s energy transformation is set to boost growth, jobs and security, but what does the future l ...
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    With the price of renewables now lower than fossil fuels, EVs soon to be cheaper than petrol cars, a ...
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    By 2050, nearly 70% of the world's population will live in cities and in the UK, over four in five p ...
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    National and international ministers share their visions and plans for net zero.
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    Leading financiers will discuss the main barriers to scaling innovations through successive funding ...
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    This session will explore how policymakers, financiers, and business leaders are driving investments ...
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    The Times sits down with GB Energy’s leadership for an exclusive Innovation Zero interview on the fu ...
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    Spanning across 6 categories, the new Innovation Zero Awards brings together an audience of start-up ...
Energy Forum

 

Forum Partners
POWERful Women CCSA

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    How do we consider the entire energy system as an interconnected and interdependent network, rather ...
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    How do eFuel projects achieve bankability? Matt Norman, Project Director at Carbon Neutral Fuels, ex ...
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    The de facto ban on onshore wind in England is lifted – what do these revised policy changes mean fo ...
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    Record breaking scale, unprecedented ambition, and gigawatts of power – big, bold projects undoubted ...
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    As AI reshapes industries globally, the energy sector is harnessing its power to drive unprecedented ...
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    In 2023, the UK became a net importer of electricity again, after being a net exporter in 2022 for t ...
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    An introduction to RFC Power and their unique low cost energy storage technology.
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    With the IEA forecasting a 50% increase in energy demand by 2050, green hydrogen offers a promising ...
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    The energy market is continuously evolving, but consumers are facing rising costs, both in wholesale ...
Finance Forum

 

Forum Partner
Green Finance Institute

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    What are the most effective, cost efficient and transformative ways in which public and private fund ...
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    This session examines what is required to create the optimal enabling environment for clean tech inn ...
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    Institutional investors are emerging as pivotal players in financing the transition to a low carbon ...
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    How is corporate venture navigating the transition from investing in conversative industries to new ...
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    This fireside chat will delve into the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in deep te ...
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    A cross-pollination is taking place in social and environmental impact investing – how is this being ...
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    As the global focus intensifies on climate change and sustainability, businesses are under increasin ...
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    Filling the execution gap and mobilising capital into critical innovations requires coordinated acti ...
Built Environment Forum

 

Forum Partner
UK100

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    Carbon neutrality and biodiversity net gain are now cornerstones of new town and city reconstruction ...
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    Panellists will discuss how green mortgages and alternative lending and insurance models are providi ...
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    Going green starts with one crucial step—energy management. Without understanding and optimizing you ...
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    The journey to affordable low- carbon heating at scale won’t follow a straight path—but innovation, ...
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    One year on since the Biodiversity Net Gain mandate came into effect, we interrogate how this is bei ...
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    How do commercial property owners with hundreds or thousands of properties maintain and upgrade thei ...
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    As the UK advances towards its 2050 net zero target, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) are emerging ...
Industrial Forum
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    Each cluster has unique characteristics and needs, with each requiring a tailored strategy. However, ...
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    Retaining and growing green industry in Europe is proving challenging amidst high power prices, infl ...
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    How do international counterparts of UK industrial clusters compare and contrast in their priorities ...
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    How can we harness the cheapest renewable energy to replace fossil fuels in high-temperature industr ...
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    Ail Arian, meaning recyclable silver in Welsh, is a spin out company of Swansea University to commer ...
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    As the UK moves closer to the EU, what do these relations mean for current regulations on critical m ...
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    Technological innovation in electrification and other methods of decarbonising processes are at our ...
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    How can we rethink industrial processes, so we avoid using finite resources while reducing CO2 emiss ...
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    Industry is facing a dwindling talent pipeline, with key STEM disciplines falling and a significant ...
Nature, Land & Sea Forum


Forum Partner
NOC

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    The dual crises of climate change and nature loss rank among the most urgent global challenges of ou ...
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    As funding for nature continues to fall far short of what is needed to halt and reverse biodiversity ...
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    Arborea's BiosolarTM Leaf technology demonstrates how large quantities of clean tasting, nutritious, ...
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    As sustainability reporting requirements evolve, businesses are increasingly recognising the critica ...
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    The climate crisis poses a significant threat to global food systems, intensifying food insecurity a ...
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    The urgency and gravity of the climate and nature crises have never been clearer - and yet the busin ...
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    Breakthroughs in advanced breeding and genetic engineering are reshaping the future of agriculture, ...
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    As climate change places unprecedented strain on our global food system, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) tech ...
Innovation Showcase

 

Showcase Partner
Cleantech Group Cleantech for UK

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    Menzies Aviation is reimagining the future of aviation services with a bold vision that places susta ...
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    Discover how SALI, the AI-powered sustainability solution being deployed with Egis, can drive circul ...
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    How the consumer goods industry can make a quick, measurable, tangible positive impact on climate ch ...
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    In this session, we’ll explore how companies can harness the power of data to manage, measure, impro ...
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    In a world demanding carbon transparency, mandatory disclosures like CSRD and voluntary frameworks l ...
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    Discover how the UK’s leading direct air capture company is reinventing one of humankind’s most vers ...
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    This session provides a brief introduction to the world of E-cargo bikes and their transformative im ...
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    What if your fuel didn’t just reduce emissions - but actively removed carbon from the atmosphere? In ...
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    Flybox is pioneering Insect Waste Management (IWM), a scalable, circular alternative to landfill and ...
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    Description: Reducing industrial methane emissions is amongst the most efficient ways to combat clim ...
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    Improving the efficiency of battery production is essential for battery manufacturing in Europe to b ...
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    High-quality sustainability reporting is essential for driving real-world impact and aligning busine ...
Green Stage
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    This 40-minute panel will dive into the dynamic intersection of energy flexibility and artificial in ...
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    The presentation details new research that predicts UK battery demand is forecast to reach over 100 ...
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    Join us for an insightful live discussion on how businesses can leverage DCC infrastructure to test ...
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    In today’s fast-paced world, ‘innovation fatigue’ is a growing concern. An overwhelming number of in ...
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    There is a powerful but behind-the-scenes market mechanism that exists in every country on earth, an ...
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    Latvia’s green innovation ecosystem is gaining speed, driven by agile startups and supportive platfo ...
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Working Groups Theatre (1 & 2)
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    Hosted by: Sarah Russis, Host and Presenter 10:00 – 10:20 Keynotes by Event partners: • Arwa Al Bulu ...
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    With global affairs in flux, urgent action is crucial as we approach the midpoint of this decisive d ...
Main Stage
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    The new US administration, its policies and perspectives on climate change, has sent ripple effects ...
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    Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the global perspectives of reaching Net Zero. Explore ...
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    As climate change intensifies, its implications for national security are becoming increasingly appa ...
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    From deteriorating air quality and the rise of infectious diseases to escalating food insecurity and ...
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    How can effective communications help us reimagine and reshape the world? In a world where we need t ...
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    Nature forms the backbone of our economic system, sustaining food security, safeguarding health and ...
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    The burgeoning space economy is not just about exploration; it's a critical player in addressing cli ...
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Energy Forum

 

Forum Partners
POWERful Women CCSA

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    The IPCC and IEA have identified CCUS as a key technological solution for reaching net zero emission ...
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    This session will explore how NNE has navigated the evolving nuclear energy market, expanding from m ...
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    Nuclear power is now officially classified as environmentally sustainable in the UK’s green taxonomy ...
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    Join RWE and leading voices from the energy and finance sector for a dynamic panel exploring the UK’ ...
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    As electrification accelerates and the share of variable renewable energy in our grid continues to r ...
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    As we progress beyond 2030 and move closer to 2050, research, investment and international collabora ...
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    The rapid acceleration of the energy transition is creating millions of new job opportunities for te ...
Carbon Markets Forum
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    Corporate scope 3 emissions are not being reduced at the pace or scale needed to deliver global net ...
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    Despite progress, a significant funding gap remains in mobilising the trillions needed to fully fina ...
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    Businesses are moving beyond viewing emissions reduction as a regulatory burden and instead seeing i ...
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    Research shows that companies actively investing in high-quality carbon credits are decarbonising fa ...
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    For buyers looking to invest in a diverse portfolio of projects that not only reduce emissions but a ...
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    For carbon markets to grow at the scale necessary for large-scale removals and meeting decarbonisati ...
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    After nearly a decade of negotiations, COP29 marked a landmark moment in Article 6, with a consensus ...
Infrastructure Forum
Forum Partner
GIIA
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    With the UK government and its new Mission Control centre committed to delivering a fully decarbonis ...
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    Governments worldwide are competing to attract private sector investment to drive new infrastructure ...
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    The decarbonisation of the maritime sector presents a unique opportunity for ports to evolve into cl ...
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    The net zero transition is driving the large-scale infrastructure upgrades across all major sectors. ...
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    As we approach the critical 1.5OC threshold, urgent action is needed to future-proof our infrastruct ...
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    The growth of digitalisation and adoption of AI have driven a surge in investment in new data centre ...
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    Our water infrastructure plays a pivotal role in the functioning of our society and the economy, pro ...
Transport & Supply Chain Forum
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    How are governments and the automotive industry gearing up to electrify and reduce carbon emission r ...
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    Using innovative approaches like V2X, smart charging, dynamic load balancing, shared infrastructure, ...
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    Leading transport operators discuss how we are reshaping our urban landscapes to successfully implem ...
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    As global regulations increasingly require companies to disclose their Scope 1-3 emissions, the pres ...
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    This session tackles the persistent challenge of inventory imbalances that plagues urban retailers – ...
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    Discover Extreme H, the groundbreaking hydrogen-powered vehicle racing championship, commencing in 2 ...
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    Join Klim CEO Robert Gerlach, while he presents how Klim and Nestlé Germany are bridging the gap bet ...
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    In today’s rapidly changing market, understanding shifting consumer behaviours is crucial for FMCG b ...
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Aviation Forum


Forum Partner
MPP

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    With 2030 just five years away, the aviation industry has set definitive emissions reduction targets ...
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    This session explores the critical journey from research and development to the commercial deploymen ...
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    This session explores the pivotal role of defence as a catalyst for technological innovations, pione ...
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    This session will examine the latest developments in the incorporation of eVTOL technology into the ...
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    While successive UK governments have now renewed a commitment to SAF, many in the airline industry a ...
Nature, Land & Sea Forum


Forum Partner
NOC

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    Despite the critical role of the ocean, currently funding and investment are woefully low. I explore ...
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    The ocean is a vital tool in the fight against climate change and a cornerstone of the global econom ...
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    The challenges facing our oceans are monumental, yet they also present a unique opportunity for star ...
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    Despite global pledges to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, governments and organisations worldwide ...
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    Gab Mejia is a queer Filipino photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and environmental engineer. Bo ...
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    The protection and restoration of marine ecosystems - such as coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass me ...
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    Over the past thirty years, exponential growth has led to the aquaculture sector emerging as a corne ...
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    Plastic pollution has infiltrated every corner of our planet, exacerbating the impacts of climate ch ...
Innovation Showcase

 

Showcase Partner
Cleantech Group Cleantech for UK

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    With fast-growing demands for electrification, decarbonisation and flexibility, we’re seeing traditi ...
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    Description: The UK Government has recognized the critical role that Long Duration Energy Storage (L ...
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    A presentation on RheEnergise's High-Density Hydro® solution, their demonstration project and the sc ...
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    How can virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence help us meet urgent climate ...
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    Facing the energy trilemma – baseload demands, environmental imperatives, and resilience risks – loc ...
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    This session explores the critical role of digital technologies in meeting the UK's growing energy f ...
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    Identifying and supporting the next deep-tech climate innovations using machine learning and network ...
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    We’re not short on data. We’re short on action. Buildings generate gigabytes of energy data, but 70% ...
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    Sealeo is a breakthrough packaging material designed to transform pharmaceutical cold-chain logistic ...
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    Learn how Planet Smart is transforming the hygiene industry by reinventing the missing link to a tru ...
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Working Groups Theatre (1 & 2)
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    As the global economy accelerates towards a low-carbon future, the demand for connected green skills ...
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    Delivering Clean Power 2030 (CP2030) requires full electricity system mobilisation. The ‘big stuff’ ...