Innovation Zero 2026 Forums

The Keynote Stage hosts national and international climate leaders as they share their vision for a net zero future and issue calls to action to fellow stakeholders. These critical conversations paint a compelling picture of the low-carbon economy and explore how policymakers, funders, corporates, and innovators can work together to accelerate climate-positive progress.

The Energy & Grid Forum will spotlight the critical role of power and grid transformation in accelerating the UK’s low-carbon transition. As the backbone of decarbonisation across all sectors, a cleaner, smarter and more resilient electricity system is essential for delivering ambitious 2035 Net Zero targets- as well as a secure, competitive UK economy.

Our Built & Infrastructure Forum will convene leading voices to examine how the infrastructure we build today will shape our societies, economies, and environment for generations to come. From cities and transport systems to natural capital and digital infrastructure, the forum will explore how sustainable, resilient, and future-proofed infrastructure is central to achieving net zero ambitions, enhancing climate resilience, and unlocking long-term economic and social benefits

Global investment in low carbon technologies reached a record $2.1 trillion in 2024 — a significant milestone, yet still far short of the scale required to meet global climate and net zero targets. To bridge this gap, there is an urgent need to channel greater investment into nascent technologies, underfunded business models, and emerging markets.

Our Finance & Emerging Technology Forum will explore how the full spectrum of capital providers — from venture capital firms to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds to development banks — can mobilise the capital needed to accelerate the deployment of the next generation of low carbon solutions.

This forum will explore the future of advanced manufacturing in the UK, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, AI, and semiconductors. It supports clean industrial processes, low-carbon production methods, and the integration of smart systems to increase efficiency and global competitiveness. Sessions will also focus on grid access and clean energy for industrial hubs. 

As climate risk escalates, global supply chains face mounting disruption, with an estimated $1.3 trillion at threat of being lost annually by 2026 due to climate-related impacts. At the same time, supply chains account for up to 90% of corporate emissions, making them a critical focus for climate action. 

The Resilient Supply Chain Forum will examine both the challenges and opportunities supply chain transformation presents for governments, business and investors to drive sustainable growth, unlock competitive advantages and enhance future resilience.