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Welcome to the Industrial Forum at Innovation Zero World, a pivotal event focusing on minimising carbon footprints within the industrial sector by reducing both input and output emissions.

Hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and petrochemicals can decarbonise through energy efficiency measures, the use of renewables, reducing process and operational emissions and the employment of a circular economy.

Innovations in CCUS and supply chain decarbonisation will feature amidst discussions on how we reduce the carbon inputs and outputs of the industrial sector.

 

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Innovation Zero World | 29th & 30th April 2025 | Olympia London


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2025 Industrial Forum Speakers

Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Innovation Zero World is excited to introduce a distinguished line-up of speakers for the Industrial Forum, addressing key sustainability challenges in reducing the carbon inputs and outputs of the industrial sector.
 


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2025 Industrial Agenda Overview

The Industrial Forum will address the complexities of decarbonising heavy industries and scaling green industrial processes. By focusing on innovation, collaboration, and workforce development, this forum offers practical strategies for a just and sustainable industrial transition.

Key Themes and Topics:

1. Industrial Cluster Strategy: Leaders from UK industrial clusters will discuss tailored approaches to infrastructure development, including CCS, hydrogen, and grid capacity.

2. Reindustrialisation and Just Transition: This session will examine the impact of green policies on heavy industries, exploring how to balance job creation with economic and environmental goals.

3. Decarbonising Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Panellists will explore technological innovations and public-private partnerships needed to decarbonise processes across industrial value chains.

4. Mineral Supply Challenges: Discussions will focus on securing critical minerals for green technologies, addressing regulatory, financial, and trade barriers.

5. Workforce Development: The session will highlight strategies to bridge the green skills gap and ensure a robust talent pipeline for the green industrial revolution.

Why Attend the Industrial Forum?

This forum is essential for industrial leaders, policymakers, and investors focused on advancing decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors. Attendees will gain insights into technological solutions, regulatory frameworks, and workforce strategies for a sustainable industrial future.

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  1. Chair's Opening Remarks
    Industrial Forum
     
  2. Keynote Address
    Industrial Forum
     
    Confirmed Speakers
    Nancy Gillis
    Nancy Gillis, Senior Director Industrial Pathways Transformation - World Business Council For Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
  3. Industrial Cluster Strategy: Progress and Predictions
    Industrial Forum
    Each cluster has unique characteristics and needs, with each requiring a tailored strategy. However, a cohesive national approach must be maintained – how do we balance the two? Heads of the UK’s indu ...
  4. Showcase One
    Industrial Forum
     
  5. Sponsor Session: The Manufacturing Ecosystem
    Industrial Forum
     
  6. A Just Transition in Reindustrialisation
    Industrial Forum
    As green policies and strategies are implemented across the UK and EU, how can governments and businesses come together to effect a just transition, support the economy, and mitigate against job losse ...
    Moderator
    Claire Curry
    Claire Curry, Global Head of Technology, Industry & Innovation - BloombergNEF
    Confirmed Speakers
    Beth Barker
    Beth Barker, Senior Policy Officer - Aldersgate Group
    James-Augustine Foley
    James-Augustine Foley, Executive Director, Global Debt Financing – Structured Finance - Santander
    Fraser Stewart
    Fraser Stewart, Just Transitions Lead - Regen
  7. International Perspectives: Global Green Industry for Economic Development
    Industrial Forum
    How do international counterparts of UK industrial clusters compare and contrast in their priorities and strategies? What best practices can be shared in order to foster international trade and collab ...
  8. Showcase Two
    Industrial Forum
     
  9. The Critical Case of Mineral Supply
    Industrial Forum
    As the UK moves closer to the EU, what do these relations mean for current regulations on critical minerals? Within this context, we mine the issues facing upstream supply chain in industry, including ...
    Confirmed Speakers
    Aidan Davy
    Aidan Davy, Co-COO - International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
    Dr Karen Hanghøj
    Dr Karen Hanghøj, Director - British Geological Survey
    James Webb
    James Webb, Managing Director, Global Metals & Mining Group - Rothschild & Co
    Jeremy Wrathall
    Jeremy Wrathall, Founder, Interim Chairman & CEO - Cornish Lithium
  10. Decarbonising Hard-to-Abate at Scale
    Industrial Forum
    Technological innovation in electrification and other methods of decarbonising processes are at our disposal – how can we respond to the imperative to scale these innovations across the industrial val ...
    Confirmed Speakers
    Marian D'Auria
    Marian D'Auria, Head of Risk and Sustainability - GFG Alliance
    David Dalton
    David Dalton, CEO - British Glass
    Gaurav Sant
    Gaurav Sant, Pritzker Professor of Sustainability - UCLA
    Rebecca Tremain
    Rebecca Tremain, Director of UK Policy - Clean Air Task Force
  11. Showcase Three
    Industrial Forum
     
  12. Safeguarding Future Industry: Education and Incubation
    Industrial Forum
    Industry is facing a dwindling talent pipeline, with key STEM disciplines falling and a significant percentage of key sectors heading towards retirement age. How can we reinvigorate education and expe ...
    Confirmed Speakers
    Ollie Folayan
    Ollie Folayan, Head of Process Engineering - Costain
    Professor Louise Horsfall
    Professor Louise Horsfall, Professor of Sustainable Biotechnology - University of Edinburgh
    Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer
    Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director / Deputy Principal for Global Sustainability - UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC)
    Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian OBE
    Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian OBE, Head of Energy Institute - University of Sheffield
  13. Showcase Four
    Industrial Forum
     

 

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