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Interviews

Innovation Zero 2024 Main Stage

Jamie Arbib, RethinkX


 

Jamie explores the benefits of a reimagined, digitalised energy system.

Simon Barber, Assystem


 

Simon speaks on nuclear's role in accelerating growth throughout the UK.

Jake Beagrie, Energy Voice


 

Jake shares his experience at Innovation Zero World 2026.

Julia Beck, UK Export Finance


 

Julia speaks on how clear policy can give the private sector the confidence to accelerate growth through net zero innovation.

H.E. Kristina Miskowiak Beckvard


 

Ambassador Beckvard touches on the progress she's seen Denmark make in its green transition over the last few decades.

Claudine Blamey, Aviva


 

Claudine highlights the important role that nature can play in mitigating climate risk.

Josh Buckland, EDF UK


 

Josh shares his thoughts on the progress the government is making with its industrial strategy.

Amrit Chandan, Lorefully


 

Amrit tells us a little bit about the company's role as Innovation Zero World 2026's Research Partner.

Helen Clarkson OBE, Climate Group


 

Helen explores the way that coalition building for net zero can lead to a stronger future economy.

Mete Coban MBE


 

Mete highlights the importance of communicating the tangible benefits of the transition to the general public.

Dean Cooper, WWF


 

Dean outlines the intersection between energy, nature and finance.

Chris Crosby, Compass Datacenters


 

Chris talks AI, data centres and the grid at Innovation Zero World 2026.

Marisa Drew, Standard Chartered


 

Marisa outlines the approach that Standard Chartered are taking to accelerate carbon reduction across hard-to-abate sectors.

Simon Evans, Arup


 

Simon discusses the need for a digitalised energy system, addressing Arup's work in accelerating this transition.

Sepi Golzari-Munro


 

Sepi speaks on the importance of communication in maintaining the momentum for net zero delivery.

Christopher Hammond, UK100


 

Christopher gives us an overview of UK100's and their members are working to deliver climate goals.

Aimee Hill, EDF power solutions


 

Aimee outlines how supply chains are developing in response to today's geopolitical climate.

Jenny Hill, UKRI


 

Jenny discusses the approach the UKRI are taking in order to support emerging technologies within their innovation ecosystem.

Matthew Houlsby, Madano
 


 

Matthew outlines the steps organisations can take to reshape the narrative surrounding the energy transition.

Emma Howard Boyd CBE, National Heat Risk Commission


 

Emma reiterates the need to build resilience today to mitigate climate risks in the coming years.

Greg Jackson OBE, Octopus Energy
 


 

Greg shares his thoughts on the worldwide energy transition.

Carol Jenkins, DESNZ


 

Carol shares her thoughts on the role innovation plays in delivering the energy transition.

Joel Kenrick, National Wealth Fund


 

Joel speaks on the need for increased investment in order to support the energy transition.

Hilary Leevers, EngineeringUK


 

Hilary highlights the importance of a highly skilled workforce in delivering net zero.

Julian Lennertz, E.ON Next


 

Julian outlines the three key elements necessary to scale consumer flexibility.

Claire Mack OBE, Scottish Renewables


 

Claire discusses the importance of keeping the public engaged in the transition, highlighting the balance between deployment and affordability.

Arshad Mansoor, EPRI


 

Arshad discusses the need for AI integration across systems, highlighting the collaboration required to drive this shift.

Rob McDonald, SSEN Transmission


 

Rob gives a brief overview of his experience at Innovation Zero World 2026.

Dan McGrail, Great British Energy


 

Dan McGrail discusses the progress GB Energy has made in the year since its inception.

Darshana Myronidis


 

Darshana addresses the need for businesses to increases investment into renewables in order to safeguard their futures.

Scott O'Brien, Innovate UK


 

Scott outlines the part Innovate UK plays in fostering emerging solutions.

Ram Ramachander, Hitachi


 

Ram explores the opportunities presented by greater collaboration between digital and energy markets.

Swetha Ravi Kumar, FSR Global


 

Swetha highlights the ways in which the UK can collaborate with countries like India to accelerate their digital transformation.

Laura Sandys CBE, Green Alliance


 

Laura speaks on reframing the narrative around the tangible economic and social benefits of a decarbonised energy system.

Basil Scarsella, UK Power Networks


 

Basil shares how UK Power Networks is keeping customers happy and investing smartly.

Prof. Emily Shuckburgh CBE, DESNZ


 

Professor Shuckburgh discusses innovation, policy, investment and the transition to a net zero future.

David Shukman


 

David stresses the importance of concerted climate action today for a better tomorrow.

Jonathan Smith, London Fire Brigade


 

Jonathan explains why its important to keep the public talking about the impacts climate change.

Nigel Topping, Climate Chair Committee


 

Nigel addresses the opportunities presented by an electrified economy.

Anna Carolina Tortora, NESO


 

Anna Carolina discusses the AI opportunity for grid and discusses practical pathways to a digitalised energy sector.

Solitaire Townsend, Futerra


 

Solitaire outlines how effective communication can generate and maintain support for the transition.

Dhara Vyas, Energy UK


 

Dhara shares her thoughts as to how government and business can work together to get the public onside for major energy projects.

Richard Youngman, Cleantech Group


 

Richard considers international energy developments the UK can practically implement to accelerate its own transition.