Net Zero and Green Technology Conference (NZGT)

Net Zero and Green Technology Conference (NZGT)

Springfield Campus, Lady Aruna Building, University of Wolverhampton

Welcome to the ultimate gathering for all things green tech! If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and the future of our planet, this in-person conference is where you need to be. Join us for a deep dive into the world of Net Zero and explore the latest trends in Green Technology. Connect with industry experts, participate in NBI lab tour, and gain valuable insights to help shape a greener tomorrow. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the change!

Committe Members of the Conference:

This conference is a collaborative event between Dr Tohid Borhani from University of Wolverhampton, Mr Jamie Fereday, Kevin Kent, and Jane Stevenson from Mercia Green Solutions, Richard Hobbs and Gail Arnold from Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Helen Fortune from Oxin Company, and Marco Longhi from Ecobrain.

Set of scope topics, organised by major themes:

1. Decarbonisation Pathways

• Industrial decarbonisation (steel, cement, chemicals, etc.)
• Net-zero roadmaps for urban and rural sectors
• National and regional policy frameworks for net zero

2. Renewable Energy Technologies

• Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy innovations
• Integration of renewables into the grid
• Offshore and floating renewables

3. Energy Storage and Flexibility

• Battery technologies (lithium-ion, solid-state, flow batteries)
• Hydrogen as an energy vector (production, storage, applications)
• Thermal, mechanical, and novel energy storage methods

4. Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

• Post-combustion, post-combustion, oxy-combustion, and direct air capture
• Utilisation of CO₂ for chemicals and fuels
• Geological and mineral storage methods

5. Sustainable Fuels and Green Hydrogen

• Green ammonia and e-fuels
• Biomass and waste-to-energy technologies
• Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)

6. Circular Economy and Waste Valorisation

• Recycling and resource efficiency
• Waste-to-product processes (including plastics and CO₂)
• Industrial symbiosis and closed-loop systems

7. Green Transport and Mobility

• Electrification of transport systems
• Hydrogen and synthetic fuels in aviation and shipping
• Smart mobility and infrastructure integration

8. Climate Tech and Digital Solutions

• AI and machine learning for energy and climate applications
• Digital twins and smart systems for low-carbon infrastructure
• Carbon accounting and MRV (monitoring, reporting, verification)

9. Sustainable Buildings and Cities

• Energy-efficient building materials and design
• Net-zero urban planning
• Smart and resilient infrastructure

10. Policy, Finance, and Just Transition

• Climate finance and green investment
• Behavioural change and public engagement
• Regulatory frameworks and market incentives

Poster Submission: If you are interested in presenting your research related to Net Zero and Green Technologies, please submit your poster by 20 August 2025 using the following link:

https://bit.ly/NZGT_2025_Conference

Three poster awards (each £100) will be presented during the conference to recognise outstanding contributions.

Contact Organiser: Dr Tohid Borhani. Email: t.borhani@wlv.ac.uk