Supergen Net Zero Conference

Supergen Bioenergy Hub

The Supergen Hubs will explore the role of energy research in the pathway to net zero during this multi-day event.

Join us on 1-3 September to explore how our research is delivering net zero and hear our vision for the future.Ahead of COP26, the Supergen Hubs will be convening online at the Supergen Net Zero Conference during 1-3 September, exploring the role of energy research in the pathway to net zero. Over the course of the three days we will hear from the Supergen Hubs who will be showcasing their research, as well as holding cross-cutting panel discussions exploring topics such as equality, diversity and inclusion in energy research, international perspectives on Supergen work, our early career researcher activities, and outlining the policy implications of Supergen research for tackling climate change.#COP26SupergenOutline AgendaWednesday 1 September09:00-12:00 BST - Early Career Researcher ForumCurated and led by our Supergen Early Career Researchers, this session will consist of three rounds of quickfire panel discussions which focus on greening the economy and society, the future of sustainable transport, and securing a global transition to clean energy.13:00-14:30 BST - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in energy researchThe Supergen Hubs will convene a panel who will reflect upon Supergen’s ED&amp;I activities and form a call to action for the energy research community. Speakers:Sara Walker (Chair)(Newcastle University)Belinda Colston (Lincoln University)Leda Blackwood (University of Bath)David Robertson (University of Edinburgh )Louise Mullany (University of Nottingham)15:00-16:15 BST - The role, value and needs of Energy Storage for Net-Zero by 2050The Supergen Energy Storage Network+ will showcase their latest research in the context of net zero.Speakers:Yulong Ding (Chair)(University of Birmingham)Zhubin Yu (University of Glasgow)Jihong Wang (University of Warwick)Haris Patsios (Newcastle University)Bart De Leeuw (BEIS)Thursday 2 September09:00-10:15 BST - Biomass for net zero? The view from the Supergen Bioenergy HubThe Supergen Bioenergy Hub will showcase their latest research in the context of net zero.Speakers:Patricia Thornley (Chair)(Aston University)Iain Donnison (Aberystwyth University)Jason Hallett (Imperial College London)Nathan Skillen (QUB)Sam Cooper (University of Bath)Mirjam Roeder (Aston University)10:45-12:00 BST - Supergen Hydrogen to Fuel Cell Research HubThe Supergen Hydrogen to Fuel Cell Research Hub will showcase their latest research in the context of net zero.Speakers:John Irvine (St Andrew&#x27;s University)Paul Dodds (University College London)Anthony Kucernak (Imperial College London)Robert Steinberger-Wilckens (University of Birmingham)12:30-13:00 BST - Keynote from Dr. Alan Whitehead MPDr. Alan Whitehead MP (Shadow Minister for Energy and the Green New Deal) will deliver a keynote address, followed by a short Q&amp;A.13:00-14:30 BST - Internationalisation of UK energy researchThe Supergen Hubs will explore how UK energy research is promoting a clean energy transition across the world. Speakers:Deborah Greaves (Chair)(University of Plymouth)Richard Oduro (University of Leeds)Adam Fraser (Elsevier)Robert Steinberger-Wilckens (University of Birmingham)Timothy Silverman (NREL)Carrie Noonan (US DoE)Fara Courtney (Power US)15:00-16:30 BST - Collaborating for net zero, an industry perspectiveIndustrial Supergen partners will convene to discuss industry-academia collaboration for net zero, reflecting on how both communities can work together to deliver emissions reductions.Speakers:Yulong Ding (Chair)(University of Birmingham)David Bould (Ørsted)Amna Bezanty (Kew Technology)Jim Cardwell (Northern Powergrid)Friday 3 September09:00-10:15 BST - Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy HubThe Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub will showcase their latest research in the context of net zero.Speakers:Deborah Greaves (Chair)(University of Plymouth)Beth Scott (University of Aberdeen)Tim Stallard (University of Manchester)Feargal Brennan (Strathclyde University)Xiaowei Zhao (University of Warwick)Byron Byrne (University of Oxford)10:45-12:00 BST - Supergen Energy Networks HubThe Supergen Energy Networks Hub will showcase their latest research in the context of net zero.Speakers:Phil Taylor (Chair)(University of Bristol)Adam Scorer (National Energy Action)Sado Jirde (Black South West Network)Chris Harris (Npower)Bethan Winter (Wales &amp; West Utilities)Jenny Cooper (EPSRC)Michael Pollitt (University of Cambridge)Jianzhong Wu (Cardiff University)Furong Li (University of Bath)13:00-14:15 BST - SuperSolar HubThe SuperSolar Hub will showcase their latest research in the context of net zero.Speakers:Mike Walls (Chair)(Loughborough University)Henry Snaith (University of Oxford)Chris Hewett (Solar Energy UK)Alison Walker (University of Bath)15:00-16:45 BST - Policy implications of Supergen research ahead of COP26The Supergen Hubs will convene to discuss their key messages from the previous three days, and will be joined from stakeholders from local and national government, industry and society to discuss the implications for policy ahead of COP26.Speakers:Patricia Thornley (Chair)(Aston University)David Joffe (Climate Change Committee)Miranda Elliott (BEIS)Jim Fleming (UKRI)Frank Gordon (REA)Peter Smith (National Energy Action)Peter Taylor (University of Leeds)Henry Jeffrey (University of Edinburgh)Mike Walls (Loughborough University)Yulong Ding (University of Birmingham)Paul Dodds (University College London)You will receive links to the sessions prior to the conference, as well as on each day of the conference, enabling you to attend whichever sessions you choose.Any queries should be sent to Dan Taylor, Supergen COP26 Engagement Manager via d.taylor2@aston.ac.uk.

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