Programme

The discussion group programme has been designed to provide opportunities to discuss innovations, fast-track technology transfer, find partners, explore supply chain collaboration opportunities and seek funding agreements.

9:00 – 10:00

 Registration, refreshments, networking and pre-arranged meetings

10:10 – 11:00

 Smart grid technologies ~ opportunities for innovators & investors
Dr Andrew Oldfield, CleanTech Investor

 Energy From Waste Heat
Michael Bolwell, Owner, Hybridise

 Carbon Capture & Storage: Accelerating Commercialisation
Michael Priestnall, Founder, Cambridge Carbon Capture

 FP7 Funding Opportunities
Chris Farmakis, EC Funding Manager, GLE

 Refuelling vehicles with green hydrogen
Simon Bourne, Technology Director, ITM Power

11:00 – 11:25

 Refreshments, networking and pre-arranged meetings

11:30 – 12:20

 Opportunities to address the funding gap for early-stage CleanTech companies
James Gardner, Director, Connect London

 Solar Energy ~ a market at the tipping point?
Paul Vickery, Chairman, Quantasol

 Technology Transfer into the Developing World - addressing the risks
Michael Evans, CEO, Green-Tide Turbines

 Unblocking the Barriers to Innovation
Dr Sarah Scrase-Field, Senior Policy Advisor - Energy Innovation Unit, DECC
Chris Bagley, Network Manager, Energy Generation and Supply KTN

 Maintenance Challenges for the Tidal Current Industry - Lessons from Wind?
Mike Todman, Partner, Tidal Stream

13:00 – 14:00

 Lunch, networking and pre-arranged meetings

14:10 – 15:00

 Marine Energy ~ opportunities for innovators & investors
Chris Hole, Incubator Manager, TTP Venture Managers Limited

 Electric vehicles market ~ opportunities for innovators & investors
Barry Shrier, Chief Executive, Liberty Electric Cars

 Power Purchase Agreements for Renewables
Christian Pegrum, Head of Trading Portfolio and Income, E.On Climate and Renewables

 Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Andy Hamilton, Technical Director, The Sustainable Urban Regeneration Project

 IP strategy for Cleantech companies
John Jappy, Partner, and Heather Lane, Senior Associate, Gill Jennings & Every LLP

15:00 – 15:30

 Refreshments, networking and pre-arranged meetings

15:30 – 16:20

 UK based wind turbine manufacturing & associated supply chain opportunities
Peter Wortley, Project Director, Eastern Region Wind Energy Group

 Eco Innovation Project Funding
Rachael McCorriston, Consultant, Greater London Enterprise

 Supporting the start-up and development of CleanTech Companies: Lord Sainsbury's recommendation of Connect
Christopher Fogg, Chairman, Connect London Ltd

Please note: The programme is subject to change and the Organisers reserve the right to alter the venue, session topics and/or speakers.