In partnership with the University of Sheffield, ITM Power is hosting an official COP26 Regional Roadshow at its recently opened Bessemer Park Gigafactory. What better setting than Sheffield to put South Yorkshire’s decarbonation efforts in the spotlight? Come along to discover first-hand how the region is building on its industrial heritage with innovative technologies vital to the global green economy.

From working towards international decarbonation targets, to greening industrial supply chains, experts from across industry, academia and government celebrate how South Yorkshire is leading by example.

By attending, you’ll join the business leaders, local authorities, academics, students and third sector organisations at the epicentre of South Yorkshire’s net zero journey.

To be part of this exciting journey, save the date and register your place today.

On the day you will hear from:

Dr Jean-Michel Bellas- City Energy Solutions- E-ON Power
Sally Brewis - Head of Regional Development, Cadent
Bhavina Bharkhada - Head of Policy & Campaigns, Make UK
Dr Solomon Brown - Research Centre Director, CDT Energy Storage
Professor Serena Cussen – Head of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Sheffield
Dr Graham Cooley – CEO, ITM Power
Matt Harvey – Poet
Peter Hogg - Development Director, Liberty Steel
Jo Holden - Director of Sustainability, Peel L&P
Rob Ireson – Innovation and Partnerships Manager, Glass Futures
Dan Jarvis – MP for Barnsley Central and Mayor of South Yorkshire
Kathryn Connell - Head of Human Resources, ITM Power
Ben Morgan - Director of Research, The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
Professor David Petley – Vice President for Innovation, University of Sheffield
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian – Head of University Energy Research, University of Sheffield
Jesus Talamantes-Silva - Research, Design and Technology Director, Forgemasters
Plus more still to be announced

There’ll be a variety of pressing issues explored throughout the event, including:

Driving zero carbon industrial fuel switching
Enabling the full utilisation of renewable energy
Creating the career opportunities for the net zero workforce

The curated event will run from 9.00-1.00. Refreshments will be served throughout the day and the event will finish at 1.00 with lunch and networking until 3.00.

The event is taking place in an active factory; health and safety is therefore our utmost priority. We are making the event as COVID secure as possible, as such face coverings will be mandatory when walking around the site, but not when seated. Seating will be socially distanced, with the main event space well ventilated.

ITM Power is located next to Meadowhall and the M1, but parking is limited. Parking places are bookable when you register your place, but we strongly encourage delegates to consider their travel to the event. The nearest tram stop is a 5 minute walk away, Meadowhall train station 15 mins, and the 95 bus stops directly outside our factory.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bessemer Park to celebrate South Yorkshire’s decarbonisation efforts.

COP26 Regional Roadshow - Accelerating a decarbonised South Yorkshire