Science, Innovation & Technology
10th November 15:00 – 16:00
Innovation is the only way to drive the change towards a low emissions world. We cannot move away from pollutive technologies and industries without viable, accessible, and profitable solutions. Developing the infrastructure required to transition every sector away from fossil fuels is a massive challenge that demands talent, funding, and resources.
What technology exists to decarbonise our future, and what ground-breaking innovations are being developed to accelerate the shift? Our panel of clean energy pioneers, researchers and forward thinkers will discuss the vital work happening today, to make a better tomorrow.
Gerard Grech is the founding CEO of Tech Nation, an organisation focused on accelerating the growth of digital businesses in the UK to positively transform societies and economies. The network of innovators, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs built by Tech Nation is instrumental to the game-changing technology of the future.
Wing Chan is a Computer Scientist and co-founder of Sourceful, which is an end-to-end platform for sustainable sourcing due to be launched in 2022. Using data-driven tools, Sourceful will help companies source and manage eco-friendly products.
Natasha Boulding is the CEO & Co-founder at Sphera Ltd., a speciality materials company in the construction sector focussing on sustainable, low carbon material alternatives. Sphera has sourced and produced award winning carbon negative and carbon zero materials which will change the future of construction.
Huw Thomas is the Development Director at Magway, a zero-emissions delivery solution that tackles the problem of pollution head-on. With years of experience as a developer in the travel sector, including proposals for the airport station in Hong Kong, Central Station re-development in Kuala Lumpur, St Pancras station for CTRL, and Luton Airport’s masterplan and terminal facilities, Huw leading the future of mobility and is now at the forefront of one of the most exciting net zero transport solutions in development.