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.
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 – 9.40 | Welcome and Introduction
Zion Lights, Stage Host |
| 9.40 – 10.00 | ERA’s role in the net-zero challenge
Professor Dan Parsons, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation, Loughborough University |
| 10.00 – 10.15 | The role of Innovation in solving today’s Energy Challenges
Richard Halsey, Innovation Director, Energy Systems Catapult |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | East Midlands green growth plan Michael Gallagher, Director of Climate Resilience, EMCCA |
| 10.30 – 11.20 | Chair: Zion Lights Panelists
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| 11.20 – 11.45 | Refreshment break, networking and exhibition stands |
| 11.45 – 13.00 | Workshop Sessions |
| 11.45 – 13.00 | Workshop session 1 – Main Expo Hall
The Future of Nuclear in the UK Panel Chair Panelists
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| 11.45 – 13.00 | Workshop session 2 – Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Hydrogen: Building a Future‑Ready Hydrogen Economy |
| 11.45 – 13.00 | Workshop session 3 – Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Energy Policy and the Midlands |
| 11.45 – 13.00 | Workshop session 4 – Meeting Room (1st Floor)
Medium Duration Energy Storage: The Missing Piece of Net Zero? |
| 13.00 – 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
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| 15.20 – 16.00 | Emerging Energy Technologies
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| 16:00 – 16:30 | The Future of Energy: The case for optimism
Zion Lights |
| 16.30 -17.30 | Networking |