Our next Conference will take place on 6th September, when we will return to Exeter Racecourse to debate “Energy Neutrality for the South West – How and When?”

In the context of the UNESCO North Devon Biosphere, the regional LEP’s Local Industrial Strategies and SWBC’s national Government policy and corporate engagements, we will take a deep dive into the need for, and implications of, inclusive and green growth and the infrastructure challenges of a decarbonised economy for the region.

Agenda:

Optional Coffee and Networking (9.30 – 10.00)

10:00 Welcome; Tim Jones, Chair SWBC.
10:15 – 10:20 Decarbonising the Region; Dr Robin Daniels, CEO SWBC.
10:20 – 10:40 Self Driving Vehicles, a national perspective; Dr Daniel Ruiz, CEO, Zenzic.
10:40 – 11:00 The EV infrastructure challenge; Laura Rainey, Senior Project Manager, National Grid.
11:00 – 11:20 Reducing our footprint through behaviour; David Nicholls, Head of Growth, Lightfoot.

11:20 – 11:40 Coffee break

11:40 – 12.00 Transforming the UK energy sector; Lawrence Slade, CEO UK Energy.
12:00 – 12:20 Green heat, energy and gas; Ray Arrell, Senior Project Manager, Regen.
12:20 – 12:40 Investing in green railways; Andrew Ardley, Regional Development Manager, South Western Railway.
12:40- 13:00 Delivering our carbon free future; Dr Kim Yates, Project Principal, Mott MacDonald.

13:00 Lunch

13:30 Close

Free to SWBC Members:

There is a charge of £45 for all non-members, who are invited to attend as our guest on a single occasion, which is then redeemable against the first year's membership.