2026 Speakers

Sam Adlen is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Space Solar, a UK-based aerospace and energy company developing space-based solar power (SBSP) systems to beam continuous, zero-carbon electricity down to Earth. 

Mark Allison is a prominent British electrical contractor, clean-energy advocate, and educator who serves as the Co-Founder and Co-Host of The Renewables Podcast. He is widely recognized across the UK electrical and clean-tech trades for his active social media footprint, training initiatives, and...

Olivia works as a Senior ESG Analyst at NextEnergy Capital and is responsible for ensuring that the Company's sustainability and ESG priorities are fully integrated in our development, investment, asset management activities.

Richard Bartlett is the Co-Founder and CEO of GreenHearth (GreenHearth Energy), a UK-based financial technology company focused on simplifying and scaling the financing of the renewable energy transition.

John Behan is Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE), a leading investor, owner and operator of on-site renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe. With more than 15 years’ experience in the power and sustainable infrastructure sector, John has worked across ...

Elena Beianu is the Policy Manager for Energy Infrastructure at RenewableUK, the UK's leading not-for-profit renewable energy trade association. She drives trade policy on grid infrastructure, offshore transmission, and the market integration of large-scale renewables.

Matt Black is the Chair of the Board at Solar Energy UK, the UK's leading trade association representing the entire solar and energy storage value chain. Matt has more than 15 years of cleantech investment experience, with past senior roles at Armstrong Capital Management, Foresight Group, and...

Irina Boldurescu is an engineering professional and the Founder and CEO of SolRecycle, a UK-based green technology startup specializing in the recovery, decommissioning, and processing of end-of-life solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Irina founded the business after recognizing a critical gap in the ...

Hollie Carek is an accomplished British clean-tech leader who serves as the General Manager for the UK & Global Head of Partner Marketing Strategy at OpenSolar.  

Dr Matthew Chadwick is the Lead Research Analyst at Cornwall Insight, a leading independent energy research, intelligence, and consulting firm in Great Britain. Matthew specialises in analysing network capacity and grid connection queues, evaluating the introduction of Competitively Appointed...

John-Henry Charles is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alentis Energy, a UK-based clean-tech enterprise developing AI-native operations software to optimise renewable energy infrastructure.

Dr Caspar Collins is the Head of Power Systems, focusing on the UK market, at Blake Clough Consulting, a specialist engineering consultancy focused on electricity networks, grid decarbonisation, and Net Zero transition strategies.

I’m the founder of Terawatt PV Research and have spent over 20 years analysing the global solar PV industry as it scaled from niche technology to a core energy pillar. I’ve led global market research teams, written 750+ industry articles, spoken at 500+ events, and advised 100+ companies. I focus...

Swetta Coopamah is the Head of Smart Energy Systems at BEAMA, the UK's leading trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and electrical systems.

Professor Ana Costa is an academic, chartered architect, and the Professor of Sustainable Architecture at Lancaster University. Ana focuses heavily on accelerating material reuse in construction by developing "materials passports" to track and log reusable building components.

Nigel Cussen is a Chartered Town Planner and Senior Planning Director at Pegasus Group, a leading independent development, planning, and environmental consultancy in the UK. Nigel oversees major infrastructure applications, appeals, and strategic site promotions.

Jane Dawson is an influential British public affairs executive who serves as the Head of External Affairs at the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA). Appointed in December 2020, she leads the association's public relations, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement operations. She...

Tracey Elliott is a clean energy advocate, workforce connector, and Director at Eden Sustainable Power, a leading UK commercial solar developer specializing in fully funded commercial and industrial rooftop solar solutions. Tracey also serves as the Chair of the Solar Skills Working Party for Solar ...

David Emslie is a highly experienced British logistics executive who serves as the Group Sales Director at The Swain Group, one of the UK’s leading distribution and heavy transport logistics providers.

Driven by a passion for creating a sustainable future through decarbonisation and intelligent engineering, Mike brings over a decade of automotive experience having led the bidirectional charging concept development for a British car manufacturer; championing how EVs must have the capability to...

James Fisher is the Director of the Banking & Investments Team at the UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF). James focuses heavily on origination and structuring of greenfield UK infrastructure projects.

Jonathan "Jo" Fleming is the co-founder and Managing Director (MD) of Corrie Energy Partners, a UK-based clean-technology company that focuses on developing sustainable and cost-effective renewable energy solutions.

Garreth Freeman is an energy technology entrepreneur who is the Founder and Director of AutoWatt Ltd, a decentralized energy asset management platform. 

Shamala Gadgil is an experienced civil engineer and sustainable transport expert who serves as a Senior Programme Manager and Consultant to Coventry City Council. Shamala advises local authorities on the planning, procurement, and deployment of green urban infrastructure.

Sotiris Georgiopoulos is a prominent energy industry executive who serves as the Director of the Distribution System Operator (DSO) at UK Power Networks. As Director, he led the launch of the UK's first independent Distribution System Operator, using data and automated local markets to bypass...

Luke Gonzales is a Solar and BESS Fire Safety Engineer and founder of CGM Group UK, specialising in fire safety, technical due diligence, and risk management for renewable energy systems. Luke has a background spanning electrical building services, renewable energy, fire safety inspection, and...

Gemma Grimes is a highly accomplished British renewable energy policy expert who serves as the Director of Policy and Delivery at Solar Energy UK (SEUK), the country's leading trade association representing the solar and energy storage value chain. Gemma leads SEUK’s lobbying, regulatory...

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 - 2026 numerous research...

Steven Heape CEng FIET FIHEEM is a Chartered Engineer and low-carbon infrastructure specialist working at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition. As part of the Carbon and Energy Fund team, he has contributed to the delivery of over £800 million of public-sector decarbonisation...

Chris Hewett is a prominent British environmental policy advocate and sustainability leader who serves as the Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK (SEUK). Chris oversees a coalition of over 400 member companies dedicated to scaling up the country's clean power output.

Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof is the Central Europe Industry Lead at Gridcog, a software company specializing in multi-asset energy project modeling, simulation, and commercial optimization. Laura specialises in modeling complex commercial hybrid setups, such as retrofitting aging wind and solar assets...

EUPD Research is a leading global data-driven market intelligence, consulting, and certification firm specialising in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors. EUPD Research distinguishes itself through primary-data analysis, leveraging a vast global database of decision-makers built over...

Dawn Longdon, MIET, is an electrical educator currently serving as an Electrical Tutor and Technical Training & Development Specialist at E.ON UK. She is heavily involved in E.ON's green skills initiatives, primarily operating out of the company's Net Zero Training Academy

Chartered Engineer, Director of Swansea-based renewable energy company Ulex Energy. Ex-founder of Charge Gully.

Aadil Qureshi is co-founder and CEO of Heat Geek. After trying and failing to get a heat pump at his own house, he realised the status quo needed total disruption if the world was to remove the 20% of carbon emissions home heating accounts for. Prior to co-founding Heat Geek, Aadil began his career ...

Daroon Ramadani is a British energy policy specialist who serves as the Senior Policy Analyst for Economic and Network Regulations at Solar Energy UK. Daroon works directly within the policy and delivery division to help shape the UK's regulatory and commercial landscape for solar power and...

Stephen Rosser is an Investment Director at NextEnergy Capital, the specialist solar and energy storage investment manager. He leads the firm's listed investment strategy through NextEnergy Solar Fund. With more than 20 years' experience spanning renewable energy investment, capital...

Alex Stobbs is the Founder and Managing Director of Simply Certification. Alex launched Simply Certification to provide streamlined compliance and auditing across multiple eco-certification schemes. 

Dr K. T. Tan is an expert renewable energy engineer and executive who serves as the Chief Technical Officer at Viridian Solar, a leading Cambridge-based manufacturer specializing in roof-integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Matt Uttley is a Renewable Energy Security Specialist at DeterTech, bringing over 12 years of experience in sales, with more than five of those in the security and risk-management sector. Over the past three years, he has specialised in protecting renewable energy assets, helping organisations...

Jade joined techUK in September 2025, leading their data centres work on energy, heat and water. As Junior Programme Manager, she works with industry and government to shape energy policy and advance innovation and resilience.  She brings a background in research, journalism and advocacy. Prior to ...

Paul works as Senior Business Conservation & Ecology Adviser for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), a UK-based charity with 1.2 Million members and conservation projects in the UK and across world, where he provides advice to the renewable sector on nature positive...

Kerry Winter is an Employer Partnerships Consultant specialising in workforce development, employer engagement, and skills provision. Working closely with employers, the DWP, and the Restart programme, Kerry helps create pathways into sustainable employment, particularly within the renewable energy ...