THE FORESIGHT EVENT
AGENDA DAY TWO
Arrivals
08:30 -> 09:30
Join us for coffee, pastries and networking in the exhibition hall
Opening Keynote
09:30 -> 10:00
Financing Net Zero: Unlocking the Next Wave of Clean Energy Investment
Delivered by a top investor, infrastructure fund manager, or finance minister.
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Capital requirements to reach 2035/2050 targets
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De-risking energy markets and creating investable projects
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Green finance, blended finance, private-public models
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Why urgency now matters for long-term energy security and prosperity
Powering Transport: Accelerating the Shift to Clean Mobility
10:00 -> 11:30
As the UK races toward net zero, decarbonising transport is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities. This session explores the infrastructure, policy, technology, and investment needed to accelerate the rollout of clean mobility—from EVs and hydrogen trucks to electric aviation and zero-emission buses. We'll also examine the evolving energy–transport nexus and how to build a resilient, integrated refuelling and charging network.
Visionary Address: Zero-Emission Transport by 2035: Ambition, Reality, Action
Presentation: Unlocking Infrastructure: Building the UK's Charging and Hydrogen Network
Panel Discussion: Moving People and Goods: Where’s the Real ROI in Clean Transport?
Fireside Chat: Big Wheels Turning: How Fleets Are Driving the Mobility Transition
Start-Up Pitch: Electric Flight, Hydrogen Freight: Next-Gen Mobility Disruptors
Debate: Is the Aviation Industry Ready for True Decarbonisation?
Audience Poll: Transport Transition: What's the Biggest Roadblock—Tech, Policy, or Demand?
Coffee Break
11:30 -> 12:00
Join us for tea, coffee, food and networking in the exhibition hall
Offshore Tech: Engineering the Future of Energy at Sea
12:00 -> 13:30
The North Sea and surrounding waters are central to the UK’s clean energy transformation. This session explores how offshore wind, marine energy, and offshore hydrogen/ammonia production are converging to create an integrated offshore energy system. We'll assess how to unlock supply chains, fast-track permitting, and scale innovation to secure investment and delivery.
Visionary Address: The Offshore Opportunity: From Megawatts to Gigawatts
Presentation: Floating Forward: The Role of Offshore Wind in Deep Decarbonisation
Panel Discussion: Offshore Integration: From Wind to Molecules to Grid
Fireside Chat: Building the Offshore Workforce and Supply Chain of the Future
Start-Up Pitch: Tides, Tech and Turbines: Marine Energy’s Moment
Debate: Are We Too Dependent on Offshore Wind?
Audience Poll: Offshore Outlook: Are We Ready to Deliver Gigawatts at Gigascale?
Lunch
13:30 -> 14:30
Join us for lunch and networking in the exhibition hall
Digital Innovation: Powering the Clean Energy Brain
14:30 -> 16:00
Digital technologies are reshaping how we generate, distribute, and consume energy. This session explores how AI, edge computing, digital twins, blockchain, and data platforms are unlocking new efficiencies, business models, and system resilience. We'll examine real-world deployments and debate how digital innovation can keep pace with the urgency of the energy transition.
Visionary Address: AI & Energy: The Fusion of Intelligence and Infrastructure
Presentation: Grid 2.0: Building a Smarter, More Resilient Digital Backbone
Panel Discussion: From Data to Decarbonisation: How Digital is Changing the Game
Fireside Chat: The Human + Digital Equation: Skills for the New Energy Era
Start-Up Pitch: Sensors, Software, and Smart Contracts: Meet the New Grid
Debate: Too Fast or Not Fast Enough? Is Digital Keeping Up with Decarbonisation?
Audience Poll: Digital Decarbonisation: Hype or Game-Changer?
Closing Keynote
16:00 -> 16:15
Building a Resilient, Competitive, and Net Zero Energy System
A high-level keynote by a regulator, major grid operator, or innovation agency leader.
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Future-proofing infrastructure for flexibility, digitalisation, and security
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How AI, flexibility markets, and sector integration will reshape energy
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Policy and innovation frameworks for a dynamic clean energy economy
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Final reflections: The roadmap from vision to reality
Event Closes
16:15 -> 16:45
Join us for one final hot drink and conversation before the event closes
