Roundtable discussions, Exhibitor zone
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
day: Day 2 – Net-Zero Carbon
Details:
Open roundtable 1: Flexible futures: What is the role of decentralised, democratised energy on the road to net-zero?
Renewable energy technologies and ‘flexible’ power systems such as energy storage and demand response are together changing the way that energy is generated and used. This open roundtable discussion will explore how businesses can champion decentralised, democratised energy systems to deliver deep decarbonisation.
The roundtable will consist of a group of sustainability and energy experts, hand-picked by edie. All other attendees are able to sit in on the conversation, share their own ideas, and ask questions throughout the one-hour session.
Discussion points:
- What the future holds for renewable energy in the UK, and what that means for business
- Utilising battery storage to cut carbon, control costs and deliver commercial returns
- Key considerations when making the shift to demand response-based systems
Participants include:
Anda Baumerte, Sustainability Manager, Northern Powergrid
Joel Cardinal, Head of Energy and Sustainability, University of Warwick
Brigitte Amoruso, Energy and Climate Change, Lead Make UK
Sarah Jollifffe, Energy Manager, BAM Nuttall
Arjan Geveke, Assistant Director, Energy Policy Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
Lynne Campbell, Environmental Sustainability Specialist, Bernicia Homes
Lara Young, Group Carbon Manager, Costain
Chaired by: Matt Mace, Content editor, edie
Industry expert: Dan Nicholls, Programme manager, Centrica Business Solutions
Open roundtable 2: Net-zero buildings and transport: What does a great decarbonisation strategy now look like?
Virtually overnight, Covid-19 radically changed the way we use buildings and transport. This open roundtable discussion will therefore explore what the future looks like across both of these areas – from the virtual office to electric vehicle (EV) sharing models.
The roundtable will consist of a group of sustainability and energy experts, hand-picked by edie. All other attendees are able to sit in on the conversation, share their own ideas, and ask questions throughout the one-hour session.
Discussion points:
- Net-zero carbon buildings and transport policy – fit for purpose?
- Developing the green office of the future, today
- EVs and beyond: Getting smarter with your business travel
Participants include:
Eva Gkenakou, Director of Sustainability, Logicor
Daniel Roe, Sustainability Specialist, Kingspan Group
Emmanuel Ogbonna, Environmental Manager, HS2
Richard Batten, Global Chief Sustainability Officer, JLL
Kathryn Barber, Sustainability Manager, Great Portland Estates
Cristina West, Associate Director for Sustainability, Atkins
Markus Hiemann, Sustainability Manager, NHS National Services Scotland
Matt Black, Project Officer World, Green Building Council
Adam Mcinnes, Sustainability Manager, Airbus
Revathi Balasubramanyam, Energy and Sustainability Manager, Highways England
Prof Phil Taylor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol
Dr Sara Walker, Director of EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, Reader in Energy, Newcastle University EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration
Chaired by: Luke Nicholls, Content director, edie
Industry experts:
Prof Phil Taylor, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Enterprise, University of Bristol
Dr Sara Walker, Reader in Energy, Newcastle University
Speakers:
Director, Supergen Energy Networks Hub Co-Investigator, EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI) Professor Phil Taylor, is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise at Bristol University, responsible for shaping Bristol’s research and enterprise activity, engaging with a wide range of organisations – from funders to corporates and charities – regionally, nationally and internationally,…Read more
Director, EPSRC Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI) Director Centre for Energy Co-Director, Supergen Energy Networks Hub Dr Sara Walker spent eight years at De Montfort University, where her research and teaching focussed on renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, and where she also completed a PhD part time. This PhD investigated the impact of electricity sector deregulation…Read more