The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference
The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference is igniting innovation and empowering transformation.
We believe that Greentech and CleanTech have hugely transformative powers in many sectors and this event aims to champion and propel that potential. That’s why we’re catering to both GreenTech businesses and those industries who are ripe for transformation by GreenTech Solutions.
In 2022 we published an in-depth investigation into the technological advancements that are preventing climate change.
Globally we must embrace ground-breaking technologies and this paper addresses the how and the why, with first-hand insight from industry experts.
Now we’re carrying the conversation into 2024 with a live event!
Date: 25th April 2024
Location: Nexus, Leeds
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The Agenda
The day will be broken into two halves to tailor the sessions to either emerging GreenTechs or established companies in heavy industry sectors.
Morning Track – Igniting Innovation
The morning session has been crafted to give insight and value to growing GreenTech businesses. If you’re running a GreenTech or CleanTech Business, this one’s for you.
9:25-10:45 – Worksop: GreenTech Growth
A workshop on smashing barriers to market featuring a panel of specialists including route to market experts, and GreenTech CEOs who’ve been there, followed by a workshop with your peers tackling the biggest challenges you’re facing as a GreenTech business, no matter what stage you’re at.
Confirmed Speakers
- Kristan Bullet, CEO of Humans not Robots
- Lucy Hall Co-Founder & CEO of Loanhood
- Jordan Appleson, CEO of Hark
- Sarah Ellerby, CEO of Nova Pangea
10:45 – 11:00 – Networking
11:00-11:45 – Panel One: How to Attract Invesment
Hear from investors and GreenTech companies who have successfully raised investment for their GreenTech business and how you can propel your funding journey.
Confirmed Speakers
- Elizabeth Young, Investment Manager at Par Equity
- Sam Judge, Partner at Page White Farrar
- Stuart Ferguson, Investor at Sustainable Ventures
11:45 – 12:25 – Panel Two: Business Support for GreenTechs
In this session, we’re welcoming local policy makers and business support initiatives to come and talk about what support there is out there for growing GreenTech Businesses.
Confirmed Speakers
- Dale Woods, Programme Manager at Royal Academy of Engineering
- Vicky Wilding, GreenTech & Services Lead at Green Economy
- Fiona Conor, Managing Director at Trust Electric Heating
Afternoon Track – Empowering Transformation
In the afternoon we’re looking at energy-hungry industries and how you can implement GreenTech solutions to make your company more sustainable for the future.
13:05-14:20 – Workshop: Elevating Your Sustainable Practices
In this workshop we’ll hear from a panel of leaders in energy-intensive industries as they share their insights on developing holistic sustainable practices across their entire operations, followed by a workshop where we’ll work through your challenges on the implementation of GreenTech Solutions in your business.
Confirmed Speakers
- Clive Spooner, Group Training Manager at Vernacare
- Bibi Rodgers-Hunt, Head of Environment Sustainability at Quorn
14:40-15:20 – Panel One: Eco Innovators
Hear from a panel of innovative technology providers who are making tech that allows industry to build a more holistically sustainable approach.
Confirmed Speakers
- Dan Graf, Co-Founder & CEO of EarthChain
- Steven Ogden, Director at Green Gain
- Rob Marrow, CFO at Econic Technologies
15:25-16:05 – Panel Two: Funding Your Sustainable Tech Purchase
In this session, you’ll hear from business support networks and gain insight into how you can apply for funding, grants, and further business support for implementing GreenTech
Confirmed Speakers
- Ash Wray, Director at C3 Group
- John Rastrick, Founder and CEO of Flotilla