Innovation Zero 2023

This session will continue an ongoing dialogue between the UK and Saudi Arabia on Clean Technologies. Key areas for partnership in the sector will be considered, alongside the support available, government-to-government cooperation frameworks, market access, the role of clean technologies within ongoing projects, and Saudi plans for a circular carbon economy. Featuring Dr Abdulaziz Aljodai (Corporate Director, SABIC), Alison Young (Global Export and Investment Specialist, Connected Places Catapult), Dr Neil Quilliam (Energy Director, Think Research and Advisory), Noaman Al Adhami (Head of Country, UK, Al Fanar), and Rubina Singh (Principal, Octopus Ventures). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Hear from carbon reduction and certification platform Net Zero Now, in conversation with partners Coca Cola and Pernod Ricard, as they discuss the importance of engaging your supply chain when calculating Scope 3 emissions. Featuring Simon Heppner (Executive Director, Net Zero Now), Sam Jones (Head of Climate and Sustainability, Coca Cola Europacific Partners), and Sandrine Ricard (Deputy Director of S&R, Pernod Ricard UK). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

The urgency of addressing climate change requires the rapid industrialisation and widespread adoption of green tech. What stands in the way of the mass production and market acceptance of these new technologies? How can organisations overcome these obstacles and achieving fast-paced industrialisation? Hear from Kanika Chandaria (Lead Venture Architect, BCG X), Stefan Groß-Selbeck (Senior Partner and Managing Director at BCG, Global Leader of BCG X Green Tech, BCG X), Vuk Trifkovic (MD and Partner, BCG X), Irina Gorbounova (VP M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, ArcelorMittal), Dr Amy Ruddock (VP for Europe and the Middle East, Carbon Engineering), Ben Potter (SVP Strategy & Corporate Development, Energy Dome), and Hanane Mourchid (Chief Sustainability Officer, OCP Group). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Achieving net zero within complex global supply chains would be a tough enough challenge even in the relatively stable operating context that existed before the pandemic. Now, supply chains face the additional challenge of becoming more resilient to cope with political, economic, technological and climate-driven volatility as well as meeting net zero commitments. Beginning with the big-picture context for global trade, this session explores the practical steps supply chains are taking towards net zero. Featuring JP Doggett (Co-Owner, BestPractice.club), Mark Williams (Managing Director, Shipping Strategy Ltd.), Oriol Margo (EMEA Sustainability Transformation Leader, Kimberly-Clark), Amanda Wood (Supply Chain Sustainability Director, BAE Systems), Eloise Cotton (Head of Sustainable Development UK&I, Schneider Electric), Dr Jas Kaldra (Head of Supply Chain, Arcadis), Mark Perera (Founder & Board Member, Vizibl), Liz Wood (Sustainability Manager and Principal Consultant, Beyondly), James Butcher (CEO, Supply Pilot). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

This session will explore the ways in which we can scale innovators quicker. How do you take a start-up company from seed stage, through to Series A, B, and beyond? How can we streamline and expedite the process, to ensure our best innovators reach maximum impact without being stalled by the difficulties of repeated rounds of fundraising? Featuring Dr Jim Totty (Sustainable Private Equity Specialist), Michael Bruce (Lead, ClimateTech Venture Investment, Emerson Collective), Kojo Ako-Asare (MD, Decarbonization Partners, a BlackRock & Temasek JV), Steven Poulter (Head of Principal Structuring & Investments, Barclays), Connor Duffy (Investment Associate, Clean Growth Fund). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Many UK businesses are aware that they need to develop a strategy around decarbonisation, however, these businesses face the challenge of knowing where to start, and who to turn to. This session frames how and why businesses should consider the need to measure their carbon footprint, what are the challenges to doing that, and how it can drive actions and benefits for their business. Featuring Chris Spry (Head of eFX Derivatives Trading, NatWest Group), Emma Kisby (CEO, CoGo), Scott James (Partner, William Ward Associates), Jon Horsfield (CEO, Diode Energy), Zara Janjua (Broadcaster and Journalist), and Dr Maria Carvalho (Head of Climate Economics and Data, NatWest Group). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

As of the end of 2022, the carbon removal market is on track in some areas, while other areas need more attention. Entrepreneurs flooded the market with innovation, pursuing new ideas or improvements to technologies already under development, yet there is still a long way to go with funding large-scale deployment, measurement, reporting and verification, and bringing more buyers to the table. In this fireside chat, Shopify's Head of Sustainability Stacy Kauk and James Murray, Editor-in-Chief, BusinessGreen will discuss current challenges and the areas that need critical attention for the carbon removal market to scale and succeed. The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

How is FMC complementary to other initiatives in the industry decarbonisation ecosystem and how can demand-driven action advance technical, financial and policy-related support for scaling domestic supply of low- or zero-carbon alternatives? How does FMC fit with the priorities and leadership of the UK government on climate action and industry transition? How can partnerships and collaborations between government, private sector, finance and civil society stakeholders accelerate decarbonisation efforts in the UK – and where are opportunities for business to be competitive in the low-carbon economy? How have FMC Members been leading in delivering on their offtake commitments and making deals up and downstream of their value chains? What demand-focused initiatives in the United Kingdom are complementary to FMC's mission and what's the role of innovation agencies in this regard? What supply-side projects are in the pipeline in the UK to meet the offtake commitments made by FMC members? The answers to all these questions will be explored in this session. Featuring Magali Anderson (Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer, Holcim), Nathan Cooper (Director, Policy Engagement, High-Level Climate Champions), Christian Coolsaet (Managing Director, Volvo Trucks), and Bruce Adderly (Challenge Director, Transforming Foundation Industries, Innovate UK). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Hear from Prof. Paul Monks, Chief Scientific Advisor for the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, who gave the opening presentation at Day Two of Innovation Zero 2023's Green Stage. The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Key Stakeholders Unite: Tune into this panel discussion that explore the interplay of legislation, feedstock, offtake, and investment/tech in the supply chain of the chemical recycling industry in the UK. Featuring Dr Katerina Garyfalou (VP New Ventures, Clean Planet Energy), Helen Jordan (Sustainability Manager, British Plastics Federation), Chloe Lianos (Deputy Head for Low Carbon Fuels, Department for Transport), and Arun Sriskanda (MD, Oikos Storage Terminal). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

In this session, learn from experts from Klarna, Milkywire, and leading climate startups and non-profit organisations to discuss the many benefits, challenges and opportunities that come with implementing internal carbon fees, as well as must-know innovative solutions within the carbon removal and climate advocacy space. Featuring Salah Said (Head of Sustainability, Klarna), Mikaela Jaconelli (Head of Commercial, Milkywire), Maurice Bryson (Founder & Director, Silicate), Richard Pearshouse (Director of Environment and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch), Dr Nick Chadwick (CEO & Co-Founder, Mission Zero Technologies), and Owen Hewlett (CTO, The Gold Standard Foundation). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Learn how The Solent Cluster is taking a "big tent" approach to realising its decarbonisation goals. Featuring Stu Baker (Project Director, The Solent Cluster), Michael Foley (UK Low Carbon Solutions Executive, ExxonMobil), Joss Clarke (Head of External Affairs, SGN), Anne-Marie Mountifield (CEO, Solent Local Enterprise Partnership), and Dr Linday-Marie Armstrong (Academic Cluster Lead; Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Decarbonisation Research & Innovation Centre (IDRIC); University of Southampton). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

For tech businesses operating in sectors enabling the net zero economy, investment in research and development takes both time and money. Investors in turn face challenges in deciding which technologies are likely to produce the high-growth businesses of tomorrow. With recent slowdowns in the markets for growth and venture capital, early-stage businesses need to know more than ever what funders are looking for potential investments, and how they can make themselves more attractive to investors. Hear from major investors who are funding businesses that are increasing the pace of the transition to net zero and hear first-hand insights into the market. Featuring Cathering Lewis La Torre (CEO, British Patient Capital), Scott Marshall (Managing Director, Roma Finance), Patrick Sheehan (Founder & Managing Partner, ETF Partners), and Estia Ryan (Head of Research, Eka Ventures). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

All transport begins with the surface on which they take place. How can we minimise the carbon impacts of roads, highways, and traffic congestion? Are smart roads the future? Learn how traffic infrastructure is providing the foundation for decarbonised transport. Featuring Christophe Nicodème (Director General, European Union Road Federation), Max Sugarman (CEO, Intelligent Transport Systems UK), Kate Jennings (Policy Director, Logistics UK), Adam Simmons (Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis, National Highways). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Hear how public and private sector organisations partnering with manufacturers and suppliers to reach zero fleet emissions. Featuring Andreas Schörling (MD UK, FlixBus), Louis Rambaud (Group Strategy and Transformation Director, Go-Ahead Group), Mike Nakrani (Managing Director, E-Mobility Investments, VEV), Danielle Walsh (Co-Founder & CEO, Clearly.earth), Matthew Dear (CEO; Former Programme & Projects Manager "Zero Emission Fleet", Better Environment and Transport; London Fire Brigade), and Oliver Boots (Chief Commercial Officer, Octopus Electric Vehicles). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

With over half of automotive industry emissions by 2040 expected to come from materials used in production, the need for eco-friendlier material is more apparent than ever. Hear from senior executives from across the supply chain and their work to decarbonise vehicles via cleaner energy, enhanced manufacturing processes and materials innovation. Featuring Rohitesh Dhawan (President & CEO, ICMM), Philippa Oldham (Stakeholder Engagement Director, Advanced Propulsion Centre), Dr Wolfgang Schuster (Executive Director, Ecosystems Innovation, Connected Places Catapult), Chris Allen (Managing Director, LEVC), and Dr Thomas Becker (VP Sustainability and Mobility, BMW Group). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Learn from local and regional governments, public transport providers and EV infrastructure developers as they articulate visions for new models for public and private transport in both urban and non-urban settings. Featuring Duncan Walker (Co-Founder & CEO, Skyports), Chris Hook (Global Sustainability Strategy Lead, Uber), Graeme Banister (Director, Mobilityways), Charlotte Warburton (Head of Transport and Public Sector Sustainability & Climate Lead, Deloitte). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

In this session, panellists articulate visions of an imminent future when ICEVs are not available and raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities created across transportation systems and along the vehicle and mobility solutions supply chains. Featuring Thomas Ableman (Director of Strategy & Innovation, TFL), The Rt Hon. Lord Patrick McLoughlin (Member of the House of Lords and Chairman, Transport for the North), Andy Eastlake (CEO, Zemo Partnership), Claire Spooner (Deputy Challenge Director, Farady Battery Challenge, Innovate UK), Matthew Eastwood (Head of Innovation and Supply Chain, Transport Scotland). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

The UK is focused on increasing ambition in accelerating the green industrial revolution. At every point in the lifecycle, opportunities exist for technology innovators and investors to partner to deliver the industrial sector of the future. Investments not only in infrastructure but in supercharging UK R&D and workforce skills that will give us a global competitive export advantage. This session presents a selection of briefings from Peter Bachmann (MD, Sustainable Infrastructure, Gresham House), Julia Reinaud (Senior Director, Breakthrough Energy), David Aitken (Director of Innovation, Carbon Trust), Kate Levick (Associate Director, Sustainable Finance, E3G), and Nathan Cooper (Director, Policy & Engagement, High-Level Climate Champions). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Is green hydrogen the only viable pathway to decarbonise industry? How does it affect the hard-to-abate sectors? Addressing the promises and challenges of green hydrogen for industrial usage, this debate will sort fact from fiction. Learn from Celia Greaves (CEO and Founder, Hydrogen Energy Association), Dr Peter Williams (Group Technology Director and Head of Investor Relations, INEOS Group), Eugene McKenna (MD Hydrogen, Johnson Matthey), Kofi Mbuk (Lead Cleantech Researcher, Carbon Tracker Initiative), Amine Houssaim (VP, Hydrogen Solutions, Innov'X), and Ilias El Fali (Managing Director, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability and Innovation, OCP Group). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Carbon capture technology is well understood and, with the right blend policy, incentives and investment, a critical first step. How can UK industry go a step further though the creation of value in the reuse, recycling and upcycling (of carbon, materials, waste, water) of outputs? Hear from Timothee Duret (Director of Sustainable Technology, Veolia), Andrew Coulthurst (Principal Consultant, Production & Consumption, Anthesis Group), Dave Dalton (CEO, British Glass), Prof. Sam Turner (HVM Catapult Net Zero, HVM Catapult), Graeme Davies (Project Director, Viking CCS), and Ruth Herbert (CEO, CSSA). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Industry has a crucial role at both ends of the value chain in reducing its energy intensity, locking away or reusing carbon and producing low-carbon hydrogen to power our future, and the UK's net zero clusters are among the most innovative in the world. Tune in and learn from five experts in the field. Featuring Dr Chris Manson-Whitton (CEO, Progressive Energy), Ian Livingston (Project Manager, Humber Cluster, Equinor ASA), Alex Cameron (Founder & CEO, Decarb Connect & Decarbonisation Leaders Network), Jenny Sutcliffe (Principal Consultant Regulatory Affairs, Phillips 66), and Nick Winser CBE (Commissioner, National Infrastructure Commission). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Hear the keynote address from Industy Forum Chair Dr William Joyce (Innovation Lead, Industrial Decarbonisation, UKRI) and Colin Tattam (Director of Net Zero, Innovate UK KTN). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Hear from a panel of experts as they explore the critical link between food supply chains and achieving a net-zero future. From regenerative agriculture to digital traceability, discover how we can secure our food systems for a sustainable tomorrow. Featuring Antony Yousefian (VP Climate & Circularity, Wiliot), Kelly Ann Ross (Global Ingredients Carbon Lead, Barry Callebaut), Alan Strong (Co-Founder and CFO, Agricarbon), and Ed Ayton (Sustainable Sourcing Manager, Abel & Cole). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Tesco and Olio have been on a 5-year journey to create a groundbreaking national partnership which has enabled Tesco to be a market leader in fulfilling its commitment to zero edible store waste. When the partnership first began at 2 stories in 2017, Olio was an early-stage start-up with limited resources – and a lot of ambition. In this talk, you'll learn what makes for a successful corporate start-up partnership, including: how to set clear success metrics, how to adopt an incremental approach to innovation, and how to engage employees and customers along the journey. Featuring Oli Barrett MBE (Connector, Co-Founder, and Presenter), Saasha Celestial-One (Co-Founder, OLIO), Nicola Mackay (Food Programmes Manager, Tesco). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

What does a successful Carbon Offset Execution strategy look like? Find out how current carbon trading strategies are being used to best effect. How are offset strategies evolving to play a real and practical role in reducing emissions? Featuring Kalyani Inampudi (Independent ESG and Carbon Consultant), Dr Raul C Rosales (Senior Executive Fellow, Imperial College Business School), Jennifer Sullo (Managing Director of Asset Management and Investing Solutions, Earth Finance), Mireille Meneses (Senior Consultant & Carbon Market Specialist, Ecoact), Michelle You (Co-Founder & CEO, Supercritical). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Hear from an outstanding panel of speakers sharing the latest innovations in impact investing, from catalytic and blended finance, emerging market initiatives, and just transitions, to place-based and gender smart finance, tech and transparency, bringing together the intertwined social and climate goals for people and planet. Featuring Cliff Prior (CEO, GSGII), Katherine Stodulka (Partner, Systemiq), Stephen Muers (CEO, Big Society Capital, and Jamie Broderick (Deputy Chair, Impact Investing Institute). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Learn how the latest innovation in technology can enhance your ESG reporting delivery along with forward guidance from a regulatory standpoint. Featuring Pedro Baiz (Convenor TAG1 TC322, ISO), Kalyani Inampudi (Independent ESG and Carbon Consultant), Justin Kew (Independent ESG Analyst), Barrie Wilkinson (Founder & CEO and Partner, 3D Carbon Accounting and Oliver Wyman), and Sara Woodroffe (Manager of ESG Policy & Advisory Team, Financial Conduct Authority). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Learn how the University of Cambridge brings together the ecosystem to support impact entrepreneurs from Cambridge and beyond. Featuring Viola Jardon (Senior Accelerator Programme Manager, CISL), Sam Laakkonen (Senior Director, Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship, CISL), Dr Natasha Boulding (CEO and Co-Founder, Low Carbon Materials), Chris Gibbs (Investment Manager, Cambridge Enterprise), Spencer Brennan (Founder, Neutreeno), and Sushma Shankar (Co-Founder, Deep Planet). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

This session will explore the gaps in the innovation journey that the academic sector can fill for climate, including deep tech, and you will have the chance to meet innovators who have engaged with the Imperial College London's support schemes from students through to seasoned alumni. Featuring Prof. Ramana Nanda (Academic Lead, Institute for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship, Imperial College Business School), Julian Ellis-Brown (Co-Founder & CEO, saltyco), Insiya Jafferjee (Founder & CEO, The Shellworks), Filippo Varini (Co-Chair, Imperial Climate Entrepreneurs), Samuel Draper (CEO & Co-Founder; CDT PhD Researcher in Sustainable Civil Engineering, Seratech Ltd & Imperial College London), and Dr Olivia Ahn (Co-Founder, Fluus). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

This session will demonstrate how to enhance your reporting work to reduce risk, maximise OpEx savings and build competitive advantage. Featuring James Murray (Editor-in-Chief, BusinessGreen), Hugo Kimber (Founder and CEO, Carbon Responsible), Giuliana Victoria Cian (Manager, Horizon Capital), Hannah Mansour (Head of Sustainability, Arsenal Football Club). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Pension investors, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and endowments have become by far the largest asset owners in most countries/markets, and they're ‘shifting the trillions' towards ESG-informed, tech-orientated companies large (blue chips, PE) and small (VC, startups). This session explores those new dynamics across a range of asset classes and geographies. Featuring Nicolas J. Firzli (Director General, World Pensions Council), Gail Klintworth (Chair of the Board of Trustees, Shell Foundation), and Verena Charvet (Founder, Merlys Consulting). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

As private equity emerges as an asset class of choice for institutional investors in OECD countries and the developing world alike, this session will explore the main sectoral and sustainable finance forces behind the ‘innovation imperative'. Featuring Nicolas J. Firzli (Director General, World Pensions Council), Peter Bachmann (Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure, Gresham House), Daniel Valenzuela (Head of IR & Impact, World Fund), Alex Seddon (Head of Catalyst, M&G Investments), and Verena Charvet (Founder, Merlys Consulting). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

What is the unique role that corporate venture can play in the low carbon transition? Learn about recent and current examples of corporate venture funds successfully enabling scale ups. Featuring Andrew Gaule (CEO; Founder, Aimava & CirculOil), Julian Peck (Investment Manager, Wiliams Advanced Engineering), Irina Gorbounova (VP M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, ArcelorMittal), Dr Niels Schneider (Oxford Stream Lead for Climate, Creative Destruction Lab), and James Lockyer (Portfolio Management Director, Climate Innovation, Microsoft). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

The most difficult phase when founding a company is getting that company to seed stage, Series A and reaching Series B. The majority of the startups fail at seed stage. So how do you pick winners and what should Founders prioritise to secure funds? Featuring Beverley Gower-Jones (Managing Partner, Clean Growth Fund), Cam Ross (CEO, Green Angel Ventures), Kelly Price (Co-Founder and CEO, Agreed Earth), Micheal Moore (Chief Executive, BVCA), Andrew Wordsworth (Founder and Managing Partner, Sustainable Ventures), and Oli Barrett MBE (Connector, Co-Founder and Presenter). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

A discussion to progress the question of how better to match the investment opportunities requiring funding with the investors seeking greater visibility. Featuring Jon Phillips (CEO, GIIA), Ian Brown (Head of Banking, UKIB), Priya Veerapen (Managing Director, Infracapital), Nicholas Beatty (Founder Director, Zenobe), Gregg McClymont (Executive Director - Public Affairs Europe, IFM Investors), and Steven Pugh (Partner, Hermes GPE Infrastructure). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

In this session, Kim Zou (CEO and Co-Founder, CTVC) presents how startups should utilise the full stack of climate tech financing options to achieve escape velocity. The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Listen to Anthony Hobley's (Co-Chair, Advisory Board, Carbon Tracker Initiative) keynote to open up Innovation Zero's Finance Forum. The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

The 1970s onwards created a legacy of technology, skills and advisory expertise in the oil & gas sector that the U.K. continues to export driving Billions of pounds of value annually. The challenge in the green energy revolution lies in creating a supply chain of innovation that can replicate those past successes and establish the U.K. as a global leader but in which technologies and how? Featuring Steve Scrimshaw (VP, UK&I, Siemens Energy), Gordon McIntosh (Director, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group), Andrew MacDonald (Director of Development and Operations, ORE Catapult), and John McKiernan (Head of Pipeline Innovation, ESB). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

As the clean energy revolution gains momentum, projects are being proposed both at grid level and in localised distributed energy scenarios, whilst off-takers look to play their own part in securing low carbon supplies through PPAs. At each level innovative financing options and partnerships are needed to accelerate the pace of transition and mark the energy sector out as an attractive place for inward investment. Featuring Ben Guest (MD, New Energy, Gresham House), James Sprinz (VP, Energy Impact Partners), Dr Pratima Rangarajan (CEO, OGCI Climate Investments), and Christopher de Vere Walker (Head of Power and Utilities, Carbon Tracker Initiative).

This session comprises major energy producers, regulators and innovators across the energy transition aimed at exploring how the UK achieves security over supply all the while shifting to zero carbon solutions. Featuring Stuart Broadley (CEO, Energy Industries Council), Ana Musat (Executive Director, Policy & Engagement, RenewableUK), Sarah Merrick (CEO & Founder, Ripple Energy), Dr Bart de Leeuw (Head of Storage and Flexibility, DESNZ), Husain Al Meer (Director of Global Offshore Wind & UK, Masdar), and Kristina Schaferova (ESG Lead, Sizewell C). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Creating an energy system that is both secure and sustainable and offers low carbon solutions at both a national and local/municipal/household level requires huge technological innovation to knit together. How can this be scaled up quickly and where do technology/supply chain/investment gaps need filling? Featuring Dr Alex Mardapittas (Chairman, Powerstar), Steve Milward (SVP of Engineering & Operations, 8 Rivers), Dr Caroline Hargrove CBE (CTO, Ceres), Guy Newey (CEO, Energy Systems Catapult), Prof. Bill Nuttall (Professor of Energy, The Open University), and Amna Bezanty (Commercial Manager and Strategy Lead, Circular Fuels Ltd & KEW Technology Ltd). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

A key note speech from Marzia Zafar (Deputy Director of Strategy & Decarbonisation, Ofgem) opening a day of discussion and debate about how the UK can lead the energy revolution. The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Learn from the City of London's taskforce, comprised of over 280 organisations, to discover how we can access and engage with a skilled workforce for the built environment of the future. What are the major barriers? How can we upskill the existing workforce while tapping into new pools of talent? How can we promote industry collaboration to ensure London remains a capital of sustainability? Featuring Chris Oldham (Senior Policy and Programme Manager, Innovation and Growth, City of London Corporation), Emma Hoskyn (Head of Sustainability, UK, JLL), Benjamin O'Connor (Director of the City Centre, New London Architecture), Conor Storkey (Director of Sustainability, Brookfield Properties). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Organisations which build and sell or own and operate significant numbers of buildings will share actionable insights around their requirements for a decarbonised supply chain. Featuring Jennie Colville (Head of ESG & Sustainability, Landsec), Will Arnold (Head of Climate Action, IstructE), Matt Webster (Head of Social Sustainability, British Land), Oliver Novakovic (Technical & Innovation Director, Barratt PLC Group), John O'Dwyer (Head of Sustainability, Telford Homes), and Clare Harrison (Development Director, The Crown Estate). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

In this session, panellists drive forward the discussion around optimum ways of retrofitting existing properties as a major component of decarbonising the built environment, focusing on the optimum mix of technologies, materials and strategies, as well as financing models for retrofitting at scale. Featuring Mahesh Ramanujam (President & CEO and CEO, The Global Network for Zero and Rubix Network), Brian Berry (CEO, Federation of Master Builders), Doretta Bevilacqua Gilkes (Partner & Architect, Foster + Partners), Simon Allford (Executive Director, AHMM), David Pierpoint (CEO, The Retrofit Academy), and Jack Saunders (Associate Director, Faithful+Gould). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Updates and guidance on policy, investing in a decarbonised industry, designing for a changing climate and the role of innovation standards and regulations in the UK and EU. Featuring Nina Skorupska (CEO, REA), Audrey Nugent (Director of Global Advocacy, WGBC), Melanie Leech (CEO, BPF), Yetunde Abdul (Head of Climate Action, UKGBC), and Prof. Cristoph Linder (Dead and Professor of Urban Studies, The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment - UCL). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Hear the leaders of pioneering cities and regions sharing their approach to providing the most liveable, healthy and desirable environment while enabling an increasing number of high-value well-paid jobs. Learn how different strategies are being applied to attract low carbon infrastructure and technology investments, in line with local conditions and challenges. Featuring Prof. Greg Clark CBE (Chair, Connected Places Catapult and 3Ci), Ben Houchen (Metro Mayor, Tees Valley), Mark Atheron (Director of Environment, Greater Manchester Combined Authority), Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh (Mayor, City of Malmö), Philip Glanville (Mayor, London Borough of Hackney), and Joana Balsemão (Deputy Mayor, City of Cascais). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

The highest CO2-emitting industries - including petroleum refining, chemicals, iron and steel, cement - represent an urgent decarbonisation challenge which will be met by various means, such as improved energy efficiency, carbon capture and migration towards transformative technologies. Learn how industry experts are working to accelerate these developments. Featuring Alex Cameron (Founder & CEO, Decarb Connect & Decarbonisation Leaders Network), Greg Johnston (Energy Sector Digitalisation Expert and Contributor, Energy Systems Catapult & the Government's Energy Digitalisation Taskforce), Nancy Gillis (Chair, First Movers Coalition), Magali Anderson (Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer, Holcim), Manosij Ganguli (Global Director of Sector Transitions, Mission Possible Partnership), and Thomas Guillot (CEO, GCCA). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Corporate communications, public relations, advertising agencies, lobbyists and think tanks: These powerful communicators can ensure that citizens and businesses everywhere understand the need for urgent and sometimes radical changes to their behaviours. Or they can enable delayers and green-washers. This debate highlights the challenges, opportunities and examples of progress. Featuring Catalyst Host David Shukman, Arlo Brady (CEO, Freuds), Solitaire Townsend (Chief Solutionist & Co-Founder, Futerra), and Elena Doms (Head, Earth Plus). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.

Approximately $50 trillion in incremental investments is required by 2050 to transition the global economy to net zero emissions. Existing technologies need to be rapidly scaled across all regions whilst breakthrough technologies need to attract the funding to progress through development and deployment stages at the required pace. Financial leaders convended to discuss the solutions being implemented now. Featuring Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE (CEO, Green Finance Institute), John Flint (CEO, UK Infrastructure Bank), Julia Groves (Managing Director, British Business Bank), Tim Reid (CEO, UK Export Finance), and Shaun Kingsbury (Chief Impact Officer, Just Climate). The inaugural Innovation Zero Congress at Olympia London in 2023 convened 6,866 passionate, forward-looking experts who exchanged critical knowledge, debate and discussions around the implementation and scaling of the innovations needed to meet the Paris goals. Learn more via www.innovationzero.com.