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UK Energy Innovation Expo 2026

Tuesday 16th June 2026 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Join us for Energy Tech Day at East Mids Tech Week

The UK Energy Innovation Expo at Vaillant Live, Derby is hosted by the Energy Research Accelerator in partnership with East Mids Tech Week.

The event brings together leading experts, researchers, and innovators to explore the future of energy.

This major summer event will showcase the very latest in energy innovation, research, and technology through a packed day of events with insights and sessions on hydrogen, nuclear, battery technologies, energy storage, bioenergy, Al in energy and much more.

The Energy Research Accelerator is the largest UK research network dedicated to solving and accelerating energy solutions to tackle today’s real-world challenges.

Presented in partnership: ERA, EMTW

What’s happening at this event

  • Presentations and panels with insights from energy industry leaders and experts
  • High tech theatre show with energy tech global thought leaders panels on the ingenuity stage
  • Expos with leading energy brands and ERA partners
  • Discover new technology and cutting-edge demonstrators in the exhibition hall
  • Multiple strategic themes discussed by many of the regional sector leaders
  • Network with industry leaders
  • Meet the energy tech innovators at their pods
  • Deep dive workshops designed to support your energy network growth and business opportunity

See the agenda below, and discover how you can be part of the conversation shaping the UK’s energy landscape and global markets.

The venue, how to get there and parking

For parking and all travel options please see the Vaillant Live website: https://vaillantlive.co.uk/venue-info/getting-here/

Live agenda – watch this space for the latest additions

Time

Event & Location
08.00 – 09.30

Doors open for registration, networking and refreshments
9.30 – 9.50

Welcome and Introduction

Zion Lights, Stage Host
Louise Holland, Founder, EMTW
9.50 – 10.10

From Research to Reality: A Decade Driving the Energy Transition

Professor Dan Parsons, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation, Loughborough University

10.15 – 10.30

Energy Innovation Challenges

Richard Halsey,
Innovation Director, Energy Systems Catapult

10.30 – 11.20

Regional Energy Challenges & Responses
Michael Gallagher, Director of Climate Resilience, EMCCA

Chair: Zion Lights

Panelists

  • Matt Barney,
    Chief Hydrogen Business Officer,
    GeoPura
  • Rob Dorrell,
    Professor of Fluid Mechanics, Loughborough University
  • Michael Gallagher,
    Director of Climate Resilience and Green Growth, East Midlands Combined County Authority
  • Kelly Manders, Regional Development Manager,
    Cadent
  • Sara Walker, Professor of Energy, Director, Birmingham Energy Institute and HI-ACT
11.20 – 11.45

Refreshment break, networking and exhibition stands
   

Meeting room
1

Meeting room
2

Meeting room
3
11.45 – 12.50

The future of Nuclear in the UK
Zion Lights

 How Energy Policies could Help the Region How the Region can Lead Battery  Revolution Building Hydrogen Economy in Midlands
 

Panelists

  • Arun Bhattacharya,
    Professor in Fusion Energy,
    University of Birmingham
  • Virginia Crosbie,
    Managing Director of Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation and Supporters of Nuclear Energy (SONE)
  • Rachael Glaving,
    Commercial Director,
    EDF Energy
  • Gary Jones, Chief Executive Officer,
    Infinity Park, Head of Manufacturing Innovation, Rolls Royce
  • Debbie Kempton,
    Director of Engineering,
    UK Nuclear Fusion
      
12.50 – 14.00

Lunch, networking and exhibition stands
14.00 – 14.20

Keynote speaker
Innovation support and funding
James Silverward, Innovate UK

14.20 – 15.20

Energy Research Accelerator Summer Showcase:
ERA Doctoral Summer Presentations

  • Saeed Kudran Alharthy, University of Birmingham
  • Monica Amediavor, Cranfield University
  • Mandi Anyangwe, Keele University
  • Lea Gewandt, University of Nottingham
  • Aqsa Bano Kaim Khani, Loughborough University
  • Kate O’Neill, Loughborough University
  • Steffi Shaji, Loughborough University
  • Alexander Sterling, University of Nottingham
  • Jubil Kuriakose Thomas, Cranfield University
  • Jordan Townsend, Loughborough University
15.20 – 16.00

Emerging Energy Technologies

  1. Aftrak
  2. Pipeline Organics
  3. R3V Tech
  4. Keep Energy Systems
  5. Promethean Particles
  6. The Thinking Pod Innovations (TTPI)
16:00 – 16:30 The Future of Energy and Wrap up
Zion Lights 
16.30 -17.30 Drink and Networking

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