2026 Speakers

Dr Rob Barthorpe is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at the University of Sheffield. His research focuses on the development of tools for optimal decision making under uncertainty. In recent years his focus has been applications in the energy...

Mark is the founder of Deep Green sold to Octopus in 20023. He has grown multiple businesses from scratch to scale. Back in the early 00s he was the co-founder of Artists First, the legendary music software platform which helped transform the industry from CDs to digital downloads. His current...

Matthew is a Lead Research Analyst at Cornwall Insight, an analysis, consultancy, and training business delivering support and products for clients across the energy value chain. Matthew is responsible for Cornwall Insight's thought leadership proposition, in the form of insight...

Nicky has 10 years experience in the sustainable energy sector across the public sector, consulting and investment space, with a focus on flexibility markets, energy storage and demand side response. In her current role, she has been leading Eku's policy work in EMEA since it's founding in...

George joined Invinity in September 2024 as their European Sales Director and is focused on delivering Long Duration Energy Storage solutions.  He is tasked with promoting Invinity’s exciting technology of Vanadium Flow Batteries into the European energy markets. George is a Chartered Engineer...

Edgar Harzfeld, Professor at Stralsund University. Studies and research in Leipzig and Zurich. Since 1996 at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of Stralsund University responsible for electrical power supply and renewable energy systems. Since 2004 - 2025 numerous research...

Sturge Mazzocchi heads Solar Careers UK, a key programme arising from the government-industry Solar Taskforce, aimed at delivering up to 60GW of solar energy by 2030 for the trade association Solar Energy UK. A pioneer of numerous careers initiatives, Sturge has conceptualised successful training...

Thomas McMillan is a Director at Savills and the Head of Energy Development within the Savills Earth Division. With over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors, Thomas has a comprehensive understanding of how renewable energy projects interface with the natural...

Rhiannon Morgan-Williams is a Partner at Ashfords LLP, where she leads the firm’s Real Estate Energy team. With over a decade of experience in the renewables sector, Rhiannon specialises in the acquisition, development, and financing of solar and battery storage projects, including co-located...

Lucja Paulinska is a Chartered Environmentalist in the field of environmental sustainability, currently serving as the Head of Environmental Sustainability at the Guinness Partnership. With a strong background in sustainable development and renewable energy, Lucja is dedicated to driving positive...

Chris is a commercial Energy and Mobility lawyer, with nearly 20 years' experience in the sustainability sphere. With specialist knowledge of battery storage, solar, EV infrastructure and wind, Chris regularly advises funders, asset owners, developers and contractors on renewable energy...

Pratheeksha Ramdas is a Senior Analyst in Rystad Energy’s Renewable & Power Research team focusing on solar, wind and storage markets across Europe, with a focus on the Iberian region. Her research encompasses market developments and analyze the future evolution of renewable energy. She covers...

Dr KT Tan is the Chief Technical Officer at Viridian Solar, a UK company based in Cambridge with their renowned innovative Clearline Fusion and ArcBox products. He actively participates in the PV industry as both Chairs of the MCS Solar PV Technical Working Group and the BSI GEL/82 Standards Policy ...