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28–29 April 2026 | Olympia London

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People, Skills & Delivery at Innovation Zero World 2026

People, Skills & Delivery is a dedicated Track focused on the human systems underpinning the transition - from skills and workforce capacity to public trust, consumer engagement and delivery capability. 

Without the right talent, narratives and delivery frameworks, even the strongest policies and technologies will fail to scale. This Track brings together leaders from government, industry and education to explore how to build the skills, confidence and social licence needed to deliver the transition at pace. 

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People, Skills & Delivery Track Overview

Who Should Attend

The People, Skills & Delivery Track is designed for leaders responsible for delivery and workforce readiness, including: 

Skills & Workforce

  • Skills, workforce and HR leaders 

  • Education and training providers 

Policy & Public Sector

  • Policymakers and delivery bodies 

  • Regional and local authorities

Infrastructure & Industry ​​​​​​

  • Infrastructure developers and operators 

  • Consumer-facing organisations

System Leaders

  • Industry associations 

  • Programme and delivery leads

Why Attend?

The People, Skills & Delivery Track convenes organisations focused on turning ambition into action.

Attendees will benefit from: 

  • Insight into closing the low-carbon skills gap
     

  • Practical examples of effective delivery models
     

  • Approaches to aligning workforce planning with delivery pipelines
     

  • Lessons on designing systems around users and communities
     

  • Strategies for building public trust and acceptance 

What Will You Learn?

Across the programme, sessions will explore: 

  • Skills planning and workforce transition pathways
     

  • How people and capability shape transition outcomes
     

  • Regional delivery and place-based strategies
     

  • Consumer-centred system design
     

  • Public engagement and infrastructure acceptance 

Key Sessions

People, Skills & Delivery is a cross-cutting Track within the Innovation Zero World Congress programme, connecting policy, industry and education to strengthen delivery capability across the transition.

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Main Stage
  1. Winning Hearts and Minds: Reframing the Net Zero Narrative
    Main Stage
    The net zero transition is the growth engine of our age with the potential to create jobs, revitalise industries, strengthen trade and investment. Yet, the public debate around net zero remains polari ...
    Confirmed Speakers
    Laura Sandys CBE
    Laura Sandys CBE, Chair - Green Alliance
    Adair Turner
    Adair Turner, Chair - Energy Transitions Commission
  2. Bridging the Skills Gap: Building the Talent Base for the Low-Carbon Economy
    Main Stage
    The UK Government projects that the low-carbon transition could create over 400,000 new jobs across 31 priority occupations by 2030. Yet a widening shortage of skilled workers threatens to slow progre ...
    Moderator
    Hilary Leevers
    Hilary Leevers, CEO - EngineeringUK
    Confirmed Speakers
    Maggie McGinlay
    Maggie McGinlay, CEO - Energy Transition Zone
    Derek Walker
    Derek Walker, Commissioner - Future Generations for Wales
Energy & Grid

 

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  1. Communicating the Transition: Public Trust and Infrastructure Acceptance
    Energy & Grid
    Winning public support for major infrastructure and technology shifts requires a new narrative. This session explores how to make the transition relatable, aspirational and understandable across all d ...
    Moderator
    Laura Sandys CBE
    Laura Sandys CBE, Chair - Green Alliance
    Confirmed Speakers
    Trevor Hutchings
    Trevor Hutchings, CEO - REA
    Solitaire Townsend
    Solitaire Townsend, Chief Solutionist - Futerra
  2. Powering Regions: Delivering Strategic Energy Plans
    Energy & Grid
    By 2026, local and regional authorities will take on new powers and responsibilities for energy planning. This session will explore how regions can rise to the challenge of delivering place-based ener ...
    Moderator
    Aaron Gould
    Aaron Gould, Interim CEO - Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE)
    Confirmed Speakers
    Stephen Cook
    Stephen Cook, Director - Arup
    Kate Gilmartin
    Kate Gilmartin, CEO - British Hydropower Association
    Ryan Jude
    Ryan Jude, Built Environment Programme Director / Cabinet Member - Climate, Ecology & Culture - Green Finance Institute / Westminster City Council
  3. Redesigning the Energy System from the Consumer Up
    Energy & Grid
    The energy transition must work for people and businesses- not just infrastructure. From tariffs and smart meters to electric vehicles and heating, consumers are on the frontlines of change. Yet today ...
    Moderator
    Daniel Paterson
    Daniel Paterson, Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Make UK
    Confirmed Speakers
    Gillian Cooper
    Gillian Cooper, Director of Energy - Citizens Advice
    Steven Gough
    Steven Gough, Head of Flexibility - Elexon
    Alex Schoch
    Alex Schoch, Group Director, Flexibility & Electrification - Octopus Energy
Advanced Manufacturing & Industry
  1. Regional Strengths: Driving Place-Based Growth and Innovation
    Advanced Manufacturing & Industry
    With 84% of the UK’s manufacturing jobs located outside London and the Southeast, investment in regional clusters and industrial zones presents a powerful opportunity to drive economic growth, scale i ...
Resilient Supply Chains
  1. Closing the Loop: Circular Solutions for Consumer Goods
    Resilient Supply Chains
    The food and beverage sector generates nearly a third of global emissions and remains highly resource-intensive. With mounting pressure from regulators, investors, and consumers, FMCG leaders must ret ...
    Confirmed Speakers
    Kaly Chatakondu
    Kaly Chatakondu, Global Commercial Director - Arborea
    Catherine David
    Catherine David, CEO - WRAP
    Sandrine Ricard
    Sandrine Ricard, Director of Sustainability & Responsibility Communications - Pernod Ricard / Chivas Brothers

 

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