ERA Retreat - Cultivating Excellence: Navigating Research Culture and Responsibility
2025-02-13 - 2025-02-14 | Loughborough University, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
Join us for a two-day event designed specifically for doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, focused on enhancing your understanding of research culture and responsible research practices. Cultivating Excellence: Navigating Research Culture and Responsibility offers an opportunity to learn from experts and engage in interactive discussions aimed at equipping you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in your academic journey.

Day One: Research Culture
The first day will focus on understanding and developing a positive research culture. You’ll learn how to foster collaboration, promote inclusivity, and cultivate a supportive academic environment that encourages innovation and personal growth. Sessions will cover practical strategies to navigate the challenges of research life while maintaining well-being and professional excellence.
Day Two: Responsible Research
The second day will focus on responsible research, drawing on the EPSRC’s Framework for Responsible Innovation. You’ll explore how to anticipate the potential implications of your research, reflect on the ethical and societal dimensions, and engage with a broad range of stakeholders. Through workshops and expert-led discussions, you’ll learn how to embed these principles into your research to ensure it is ethically sound, socially beneficial, and sustainable. Key areas will include anticipating risks, taking a reflexive approach to your work, and developing strategies for open and transparent communication.

This event is an invaluable learning opportunity for researchers at the early stages of their careers. Whether you’re working towards your doctorate or building your post-doctoral profile, this event will provide you with key insights and practical guidance to support your development as a responsible researcher.

Long Term Energy Storage – The EMStor and HyScale projects
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual event
Long Term Energy Storage – EMStor and HyScale
An online HyDEX HORN network event: Thursday 31st July, 13:00 – 14:00
Hydrogen will play a critical role in reducing UK CO₂ emissions over the coming decades, supporting renewable energy and enabling the decarbonisation of power, heat, transport, and industry. But storing hydrogen for when it’s needed remains a key challenge.
Join this special HyDEX HORN online session to explore two cutting-edge projects focused on long-duration hydrogen storage:
1. EMStor – East Midlands Hydrogen Storage
A Strategic Innovation Fund project investigating geological hydrogen storage in the East Midlands, where heavy industry accounts for 75% of regional CO₂ emissions. The session will explore alternative storage solutions, such as depleted oil fields and aquifers, and how they can integrate with emerging hydrogen networks.
2. HyScale – Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs)
HyScale explores LOHCs, a liquid hydrogen storage method ideal for areas lacking geological storage. The project investigates their potential to store and transport hydrogen using existing infrastructure, with insights into the UK’s first planned LOHC demonstration.
Who should attend?
Ideal for energy professionals, policymakers, researchers, and local authorities interested in hydrogen infrastructure, long-duration storage, and net-zero strategies.

ERA Researcher Roadshow – Bioenergy Focus (for ERA researchers only)
2025-09-11 10:00 - 13:30 | Aston University, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
Overview

This event will bring together researchers and innovation specialists from across the ERA partnership to explore and discuss the latest developments in bioenergy research. It’s a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, share knowledge, and foster new collaborations within the ERA network.
Researchers with an interest in bioenergy, as well as research and business development professionals, are warmly invited to attend. The event is open to colleagues from across the ERA partnership, including the eight Midlands Innovation universities and the British Geological Survey.
The Programme

Presentations showcasing cutting-edge bioenergy research from across the ERA partner institutions
Discussions on research funding opportunities, collaborative projects, and equipment sharing
Insights into skills development and research support available within the ERA partnership
Networking opportunities with leading experts in the field of bioenergy

Whether you’re an established researcher or just starting your career, this event offers a platform to engage with others in the field and explore new opportunities.

Engage with German GreenTech & Circular Economy Innovators
2025-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | University of Birmingham, Birmingham University Campus, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
Overview

Join us for a unique networking event with a delegation of leading German researchers, entrepreneurs, and government-backed projects visiting Birmingham as part of the Forum Digital Technologies (FDT) Roadshow.
This is a valuable opportunity to explore potential collaborations across GreenTech, sustainability, digital twins, and the circular economy with German innovators seeking UK partners.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:

Academics and researchers in sustainability, AI, digital engineering, and manufacturing
Industry collaborators and technology providers
Spinouts, scale-ups, and SMEs in digital circular economy solutions
Experts in data standards, legal frameworks, and interoperability

Event Highlights

Welcome and project pitches from the German delegation
Open networking and facilitated matchmaking
Learn about cutting-edge research in:
Green Digital Twins
Digital Product Passports
Circular Economy strategies
AI-powered textile sorting and building renovation planning

About the Delegation
The Forum of Digital Technologies is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, showcasing six major projects in digital and sustainable innovation, including:

BeverGreen – Green digital twins for the brewing industry
CliCE-DiPP – Digital CO₂ passports for manufacturing
DiCES – Circular economy for white goods
NaiS – AI-driven renovation planning with digital twins
fashionsort.ai – AI-powered sorting for the textile industry
PASSAT – Data ecosystems for sustainable product passports

Delegates Are Seeking Collaboration With:

Researchers and developers in semantic tech, AI, BIM, LCA, ERP/MES, and digital twins
Industry partners for tech pilots and real-world applications
Circular economy players in fashion, manufacturing, and construction
Experts in standards, regulations, and digital infrastructure

Click the link for further details about the International Roadshow of Forum Digital Technologies 2025 – GreenTech UK

Shaping Hydrogen Policy – A HyDEX HORN network event
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
Join us for the next Hydrogen Off-Road Network (HORN) event hosted by HyDEX, exploring how the hydrogen industry can work together to shape policy and advance the low-carbon agenda.
This online session features a keynote presentation from Dr Emma Guthrie of the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA), who will share insights into how the sector is collaborating to influence policy, address regulatory challenges, and accelerate the transition to a hydrogen economy.
Dr Guthrie will discuss:

The current hydrogen policy landscape in the UK
The role of industry collaboration in shaping effective and realistic policy
Opportunities for organisations to contribute to policy development
The importance of strategic engagement through networks like HORN

This session is designed to support dialogue and coordination across stakeholders in hydrogen, particularly those working on off-road, hard-to-decarbonise applications.
Speaker:
Dr Emma Guthrie CEO, Hydrogen Energy Association
Dr Guthrie is an experienced energy policy specialist with a focus on low-carbon and hydrogen technologies. She leads engagement with government and industry to support the development of effective policy frameworks for the hydrogen sector.
Who Should Attend:

Hydrogen technology developers and solution providers
Policymakers, local authorities, and regulators
Off-road equipment manufacturers and operators
Researchers and academics
Supply chain and logistics professionals
Anyone involved in hydrogen deployment or policy development

About HyDEX and HORN:
HyDEX (www.hydex.ac.uk) is a Midlands-based programme accelerating the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies through collaborative innovation and skills development.
The Hydrogen Off-Road Network (HORN) is a HyDEX initiative focused on supporting the use of hydrogen in non-road applications, including construction, agriculture, mining, and industrial vehicles and machinery.

The East Midlands Hydrogen Pipeline- Supplying green hydrogen to industries in the East and West Midlands (Webinar)
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Join us to explore the East Midlands Hydrogen Pipeline (EMP) — a landmark project set to accelerate the UK’s hydrogen economy by up to 15 years.
The EMP will repurpose a 63 km pipeline to transport green hydrogen. This network will link producers and users across the East and West Midlands, creating the foundation of a regional hydrogen infrastructure.
Beyond this first phase, EMP aims to connect additional sites across the Midlands, building a resilient, integrated system that supports the UK’s journey to net zero.
EMP is actively seeking partners — from producers and suppliers to investors and technology providers — to help make this vision a reality.
Learn more: empipeline.co.uk
Who should attend?

Hydrogen users or those planning to adopt hydrogen
Suppliers, service providers, and investors
Researchers, policy makers, and clean-energy professionals
Anyone interested in the UK’s hydrogen transition

HORN Hydrogen Marketplace
This is also an opportunity to hear from two HORN partner businesses showcasing innovation in the hydrogen sector:
Sauer Compressors UK
A global leader in compressor technology since 1884, Sauer provides hydrogen-ready compressors for production, storage, and refuelling at pressures up to 450 bar. More: sauercompressors.com
Hycomplate Ltd
A UK clean-tech company developing advanced composite bipolar plates for fuel cells, electrolysers, and energy storage systems — enhancing durability, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. More: hycomplate.com
Register today to secure your place!
Gain insight into one of the UK’s most ambitious hydrogen projects, connect with key industry players, and explore opportunities to help shape the Midlands’ clean-energy future.

Decarbonising UK domestic heating: Disruptive approaches (in person)
2025-11-21 | Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), One Birdcage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ, United Kingdom
View the full details here

Decarbonising UK domestic heating: Disruptive approaches (Webinar)
2025-11-21 | Virtual event

ERA / C-DICE Community Fund – Guidance Webinar
2025-12-08 12:00 - 12:45 | Virtual event
Are you a doctoral or post-doctoral researcher passionate about energy or net-zero topics?
Do you want to gain valuable experience in event management, leadership, and researcher development?
The ERA / C-DICE Community Fund [Funding opportunities – ERA Energy Research Accelerator] is offering up to £2,500 to help you design, develop, and deliver your own energy and/or net-zero-focused event that engages researchers across the ERA partnership and wider!
This webinar provides a guide to the funding opportunity, how to apply and details the support available for potential applicants to the ERA / C-DICE Community fund.
Link to join webinar

GeoPura – scaling green hydrogen to replace diesel - A HORN network event
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
We’re pleased to welcome Matt Barney, Chief Hydrogen Business Officer at GeoPura, to our December HORN (Hydrogen Outreach and Research Network) meeting.
Matt will introduce GeoPura’s approach to delivering zero-emission temporary and off-grid power using green hydrogen and their 250 kW Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs), which are already replacing diesel generators across construction, events, broadcasting, and infrastructure projects.
GeoPura has secured over £100m of investment to scale production of hydrogen, HPUs and supporting infrastructure. This includes major funding from Siemens Energy, GM Ventures, the UK Infrastructure Bank and Barclays. Their ambition is to deploy around 3,600 HPUs by 2033, eliminating millions of tonnes of CO₂ by shifting away from diesel.
A key part of their expansion is the HyMarnham Power project in the East Midlands – a former coal plant now being developed into a major green-hydrogen hub and backed by UK Government support and a significant green loan facility. GeoPura is also expanding into Europe with new production capacity.
At HORN, Matt will outline what GeoPura does, their latest investments, and how organisations can get involved – from trial deployments to wider partnerships in the growing green-hydrogen supply chain.
Could you benefit from a Green Advantage?
Our second speaker is Christian Byron who will be sharing insights from Aston University’s Green Advantage Programme – a support scheme helping businesses develop practical sustainability skills and deliver low-carbon innovation.
Christian will give an overview of how the programme works, the impact it’s having on SMEs, and how organisations across the Midlands can get involved.
This is a great chance to learn how universities and industry can collaborate to drive real change in business sustainability.
About HyDEX and HORN:
HyDEX (www.hydex.ac.uk) is a Midlands-based programme accelerating the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies through collaborative innovation and skills development.
The Hydrogen Off-Road Network (HORN) is a HyDEX initiative focused on supporting the use of hydrogen in non-road applications, including construction, agriculture, mining, and industrial vehicles and machinery.

ERA Conference 2026 - Register your interest
2026-06-16 | Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street, Derby, DE1 1LA, United Kingdom
Free to attend – Register your interest today!
Get ready for the region’s biggest ever energy event! The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) Conference 2026 will bring together leading experts, researchers, and innovators to explore the future of energy.
From hydrogen and nuclear, to battery technology, energy storage, bioenergy, AI in energy and much more, this event will showcase the very latest in energy innovation, research, and technology.
Join us as we look ahead to a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.
Network with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge research, and be part of the conversation shaping the UK’s energy landscape.
Register your interest now to secure your place at this free conference and receive updates as the full programme is announced.
