Speakers

Sam is co-CEO of Space Solar, creating an era defining new solar energy source from space.  Following a PhD working on a NASA Mars mission, Sam held senior space sector strategy roles in Finmeccanica (now Leonardo), was Lead Technologist for Space at the UK’s Innovation Agency and was Chief...

I work as a Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe. SolarPower Europe, the premier association for the European solar PV and flexibility sector, unites 320+ organisations. Collaborating with members, we shape regulations and business landscapes for solar’s growth. I am personally specialised in solar...

Corrie is a low-carbon startup operating in the solar market. We are winners of multiple IUK and DESNZ grants to develop a commercially viable solar tracker for high latitudes and extend the global solar tracking market. We have patented and developed a novel solar tracking technology, in...

Mr Lukas Gazda is the company director of BMZ Innovation Group Ltd, located in Cambridge, UK. Lukas has been working at BMZ for over twelve years. He secures new business opportunities and strategic partnerships, consistently delivering state-of-the-art battery solutions for BMZ customers, thanks...

Deanna is the Director of Development within SAS Energy, EDF Renewables’ C&I Generation Business whose dedicated focus is on developing, funding, constructing and operating onsite renewable generation for commercial and industrial clients. Deanna has worked in the renewable energy industry for ...

Alistair is Head of Energy Transition at Consumer Scotland, leading a small team dedicated to improving outcomes for consumers across a wide range of energy policy issues. Prior to this role he was responsible for setting up Consumer Scotland’s new statutory responsibilities relating to heat...

Zac leads Street Child’s central fundraising department with a clear focus on forging high-impact strategic stakeholder relationships that drive meaningful, programmatic change. By championing major donor stewardship, public engagement, corporate partnerships and innovative fundraising...

    Saif Islam is a Senior Consultant at EUPD Research. He joined the company in 2011 and has since been a part of a majority of all studies published in regards to energy and photovoltaics. In addition, Saif Islam participates actively in the studies to get a feel for what drives the...

Alison brings over 17 years of expertise in staffing within the STEM marketplace, partnering with both dynamic startups and established enterprises to design and implement effective recruitment programs and strategies.  Her extensive experience spans identifying top talent, streamlining hiring...

Paul Phare studied engineering at UWE in Bristol and has been working in the community energy sector since 2003.  He was involved with the first community owned wind farm in Scotland on the Isle of Gigha and won the prestigious Ashden Award for his organisation’s involvement in the project.  Paul...

Jessica Savoie is a former corporate lawyer and joined the Association for Decentralised Energy (the ADE) in July 2024 as their Industrial Policy Officer where she focuses on industrial energy decarbonisation policy in the UK. She was previously an account manager for a legal tech start-up called...

I am a Safety Consultant working mostly in the Clean Energy and Rail sectors, helping clients identify and manage hazards, choose the best design solutions within the relevant health and safety frameworks and to present the safety case for large projects.  I am a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and...

Before founding Power for People in 2017, Steve worked on a number of Parliamentary campaigns that saw new environmental laws passed, including the Climate Change Act, the Doorstep Recycling Act and the Sustainable Communities Act.

Michael Simpson is the Chief Commercial & Product Officer and co-founder of Keep Energy Systems. With a background in aerospace engineering and a PhD from Imperial College London, he began his career designing gas turbines at Rolls-Royce before moving into clean energy technologies. At Keep Energy...

Dr KT Tan is the Chief Technical Officer at Viridian Solar, a UK company based in Cambridge with their renowned innovative Clearline Fusion products and ArcBox. For over two decades, he has been devoting his professional life to developing products and technologies for the solar sector. He actively ...

Georgina joined POWERful Women in November 2021 and oversees the management of the initiative.  She works closely with the POWERful Women Board, energy CEOs and energy D&I Leads on the strategic development of the initiative and ensuring gender diversity remains on energy company agendas. ...