All-Energy & Dcarbonise 2020 Webinar Series Review
26 webinars and counting!
Countless Insights on Delivering Net Zero
We created the All-Energy and Dcarbonise webinar series with one thing in mind: supporting the renewable and low carbon energy community during a time of unprecedented challenge. We launched the webinar series with four webinars on what would have been the original dates of the All-Energy & Dcarbonise 2020 event – the 13 and 14 May. We rapidly found the level of support and participation was outstanding.
Capitalising on that success, we now host monthly webinars on the hottest low carbon and renewables topics, including offshore and onshore wind, hydrogen, inclusive transition, community and local energy, solar energy and more. We ramped up the volume in November by holding the All-Energy & Dcarbonise Virtual Summit, which comprised eight webinars over three days, with stellar speakers including Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP and Paul Wheelhouse MSP.
Click below to view the full series overview and tune in to our sessions on-demand.
Offshore wind: Keeping our eye on the long term prize
Speakers
Maf Smith is the founding director of specialist consultancy Lumen Energy & Environment. He is an expert in energy transition, with a 20+ year leadership career in the renewable sector.
Between 2012 and 2019 Maf was the Deputy CEO of RenewableUK. In this time he was chief spokesperson, represented industry at all levels of Government, and managed the Association’s membership and commercial growth. Prior to this Maf worked in DECC on Electricity Market Reform, was Director of Scotland for the Sustainable Development Commission between 2006 and 2011, and CEO of Scottish Renewables between 2002 and 2006.
Jonathan is based in the UK and runs the Offshore Wind Business of Iberdrola Renewables (ScottishPower Renewables in the UK).
Under Jonathan’s leadership, Iberdrola’s Offshore Wind Business has grown from its inception in 2011 to a business with €6Bn under investment and more than 300 professional staff.
Jonathan is responsible for the development, construction and operation of a large international pipeline of projects, including 3,500MW of Projects off the East Anglian coast, >1,000MW of projects in Germany, 500MW in France and >5,000MW in the US.
Jonathan also sits as Chairman/Director of a number of industry bodies, including the UK Government’s Offshore Wind Programme Board, the Global Offshore Wind Health & Safety Organisation and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Industry Advisory Group.
Mary leads MHI Vestas’ Government Relations and policy team, ensuring policy frameworks and the political environment work together to deliver sustainable, long term growth in offshore wind markets around the world. Mary joined MHI Vestas from Vattenfall, the state-owned Swedish utility and one of the world’s largest offshore wind developers. Mary has strong experience of the UK CfD and wider offshore wind space as it has evolved and grown, working with Government and wider stakeholders to ensure offshore wind delivers low cost power to UK businesses and communities. Mary also played a key role with the UK industry and Government in delivering the Offshore Wind Sector Deal
Benj is Head of Market Development, Consenting and Public Affairs in the UK offshore wind business of Ørsted and is responsible for business growth, setting and delivering the company’s sustainability and environmental agendas, and managing Ørsted’s relationships across government, authorities and NGOs.
He is Chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council and led the work to agree a Sector Deal with Government; he also serves on the Board of G+, providing Health and Safety leadership for the offshore wind sector. He is a member of the government-appointed Advisory Panel on Highly Protected Marine Areas.
Benj previously worked in the upstream oil and gas industry.
As Environment Manager at Xodus Group, Christina Horspool is a proactive, innovative and inspiring business leader in the areas of climate change, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and sustainability. Christina’s experience across the energy sector, including offshore wind and oil and gas, as well as her technical background in atmospheric emissions, carbon accounting and carbon lifecycle, allows her to lead the 60-strong team of environmental and marine specialists across the UK.
The Xodus vision is that ‘together, we will deliver a responsible energy future’. Christina is proactively reinforcing the company vision through her engagement across industry including various Oil and Gas UK forums around decarbonisation and energy transition; and through the Scottish Government-backed Future Industry Leaders Programme. Christina’s proactive approach to people development and innovation across the energy sector, as well as her underlying objective for sustainability and efficiency, has paved the way for a well-motivated, engaged, multi-skilled team of consultants all working to deliver clean energy alongside sustainable economic growth. Most recently, Christina has been a core part of Xodus Group’s aim to help the UK energy sector deliver beyond its net zero ambitions through innovative technologies, processes and techniques.
Christina sees offshore wind as a critical part of the UK’s response to climate change and is passionate about leveraging the cross-sector opportunities offered through the UK’s long track record in offshore energy and infrastructure projects; whether these be associated with offshore wind helping to decarbonise oil and gas activity, or helping supply chain or the workforce prepare for the next phase of major growth in offshore wind.
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Morris is a Senior Business Development Manager for National Grid Ventures, leading new HVDC developments between GB and other countries in the North Sea region. He has experience of HVDC interconnector project development, having led National Grid’s team in the development phase of the IFA2 interconnector between GB and France along with RTE, and advocates the transition to a North Sea grid through multi-purpose interconnectors that combine the benefits of connecting markets with benefits of providing offshore connections for offshore wind. Morris is a member of the European Commission Expert Group on Interconnection Targets.
All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2025 set for success with new team members at the helm
All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference, and the co-located Dcarbonise, being held by RX at Glasgow’s Scottish Events Campus (SEC) on 14 and 15 May 2025, is already on track to be the biggest edition ever. With projected growth of 16%, the exhibition is filling up fast.
A new Event Manager, Anam Khan is in post to head the organisation of All-Energy, and the co-located Dcarbonise, along with other new members of the team.
The 2024 edition of All-Energy and Dcarbonise attracted total attendance of 11,736 from home and overseas; some 270 exhibitors and saw 13,458 badges scanned at entrances to conference halls and rooms and show floor theatres.
Call for Speakers now open
Today (25 September) sees the launch of the Call for Speakers for the event’s popular show floor theatres in which the spotlight turns on cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions, software, AI, ‘lessons learned’ and case histories. The invitation to contribute knowledge and insight can be found on our website with a deadline of 10 January 2025.
The invitation to submit abstracts is open for six theatres in which discussions, presentations and networking opportunities will be held:
• ‘FutureGrid’ with the ‘Great Grid Upgrade’ firmly in mind.
• ‘Offshore and Onshore Wind’ – the first time an onshore wind theatre has appeared at the heart of the busy and buzzing exhibition, which already features GE Vernova, Statkraft and Red Rock Renewables. On the exhibitor list.
• ‘Hydrogen and Energy Storage’.
• ‘Marine Renewables and FLOW (floating offshore wind)’.
• The ‘Dcarbonise Theatre’ focussing on the decarbonisation of Heat and the Built Environment, and on Transport.
• Future Talent, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of energy professionals and those joining the sectors from other industries.
• The Insight Energy Theatre designed as the home for innovative renewable energy solutions, AI and sustainable practices that are driving energy transition. It will also feature ‘Community and Local Energy ‘ which has long played a key role at All-Energy.
There is no Call for Speakers for the main conference, which involves invited politicians and key industry, government and academic stakeholders. Within the All-Energy programme every source of renewable energy, the grid and networks, hydrogen and energy storage, investment, purchase power agreements (PPAs) and much more will be covered. The Dcarbonise programme will focus on the decarbonisation of heat and the built environment, transport, cities/places, industry, the supply chain - and more.
Discussions are currently under way with many of those key stakeholders identifying themes for panel discussions and presentations that will be highly relevant in May 2025; Glasgow’s 850th birthday will also play a part. The conference programme will be launched in January 2025.
As Anam Khan explains: “The arrival of a new UK government with its far-reaching plans for energy decarbonisation, and the Scottish Government’s recently published Energy Strategy ensures there will be a fresh feel within the discussions and presentations that will feature in the 50+ panel discussions and presentations over the two days.”
New team at the helm
Anam Khan, All-Energy and Dcarbonise’s new Event Manager has extensive experience in launching events across new markets, particularly asset management and ESG, and has successfully lead teams and developed strategies to drive business growth.
She commented: “This is a particularly exciting time to join All-Energy and Dcarbonise, especially as the event experiences significant growth. I am eager to contribute to and be a part of this dynamic journey as it progresses and evolves.”
Anam is joined by another new face to All-Energy and Dcarbonise. Mariana Barrios, who has been Conference Manager at RX’s The London Book Fair for the past two years. She has joined All-Energy and Dcarbonise in a similar role and will be working closely with Judith Patten MBE, who continues as Conference Project Director. Together they will be working to build upon the highly successful content programmes over many years at All-Energy and Dcarbonise, reflecting the evolving nature of the energy industry.
Not only does All-Energy and Dcarbonise have a new Event Manager and a new Conference Manager, RX’s new Portfolio Director Energy and Marine, Gareth Rapley is also in place. He has taken over from Jonathan Heastie as Energy & Marine Portfolio Director responsible for SPE Offshore Europe (OE) and Oceanology International as well as All-Energy. Jonathan is now overseeing RX’s recently acquired portfolio of worldwide hydrogen events.
Gareth brings more than 15 years of events leadership and energy experience having previously worked for RX on SPE Offshore Europe for nine years, latterly as Exhibition Director before spending three years in the Middle East with dmg events and Informa Markets. Most recently, he returned to London as Director of The London Book Fair.
He commented: “I am delighted to have rejoined the energy industry. All-Energy and Dcarbonise, SPE Offshore Europe, and Oceanology International combine to represent many facets of the energy and marine industries. These are valuable national assets that need to be secured and developed to continue to deliver for the UK and our events provide very successful platforms to further these aims.”
Further details on all aspects of All-Energy and Dcarbonise, from the ever-growing exhibitor list and information on exhibiting and sponsorship to the Call for Speakers and route for contributing thoughts on conference themes is at www.all-energy.co.uk
Anam Khan
Event Manager, All-Energy & Dcarbonise
Mariana Barrios
Conference Manager. Energy & Marine, RX
Gareth Rapley
Portfolio Director. Energy & Marine, RX
Call for speakers for show floor theatres launched
All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference, and the co-located Dcarbonise, being held by RX at Glasgow’s Scottish Events Campus (SEC) on 14 and 15 May 2025, is already on track to be the biggest edition ever. With projected growth of 16%, the exhibition is filling up fast.
A new Event Manager, Anam Khan is in post to head the organisation of All-Energy, and the co-located Dcarbonise, along with other new members of the team.
The 2024 edition of All-Energy and Dcarbonise attracted total attendance of 11,736 from home and overseas; some 270 exhibitors and saw 13,458 badges scanned at entrances to conference halls and rooms and show floor theatres.
Call for Speakers now open
Today (25 September) sees the launch of the Call for Speakers for the event’s popular show floor theatres in which the spotlight turns on cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions, software, AI, ‘lessons learned’ and case histories. The invitation to contribute knowledge and insight can be found on our website with a deadline of 10 January 2025.
The invitation to submit abstracts is open for six theatres in which discussions, presentations and networking opportunities will be held:
• ‘FutureGrid’ with the ‘Great Grid Upgrade’ firmly in mind.
• ‘Offshore and Onshore Wind’ – the first time an onshore wind theatre has appeared at the heart of the busy and buzzing exhibition, which already features GE Vernova, Statkraft and Red Rock Renewables. On the exhibitor list.
• ‘Hydrogen and Energy Storage’.
• ‘Marine Renewables and FLOW (floating offshore wind)’.
• The ‘Dcarbonise Theatre’ focussing on the decarbonisation of Heat and the Built Environment, and on Transport.
• Future Talent, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of energy professionals and those joining the sectors from other industries.
• The Insight Energy Theatre designed as the home for innovative renewable energy solutions, AI and sustainable practices that are driving energy transition. It will also feature ‘Community and Local Energy ‘ which has long played a key role at All-Energy.
There is no Call for Speakers for the main conference, which involves invited politicians and key industry, government and academic stakeholders. Within the All-Energy programme every source of renewable energy, the grid and networks, hydrogen and energy storage, investment, purchase power agreements (PPAs) and much more will be covered. The Dcarbonise programme will focus on the decarbonisation of heat and the built environment, transport, cities/places, industry, the supply chain - and more.
Discussions are currently under way with many of those key stakeholders identifying themes for panel discussions and presentations that will be highly relevant in May 2025; Glasgow’s 850th birthday will also play a part. The conference programme will be launched in January 2025.
As Anam Khan explains: “The arrival of a new UK government with its far-reaching plans for energy decarbonisation, and the Scottish Government’s recently published Energy Strategy ensures there will be a fresh feel within the discussions and presentations that will feature in the 50+ panel discussions and presentations over the two days.”
New team at the helm
Anam Khan, All-Energy and Dcarbonise’s new Event Manager has extensive experience in launching events across new markets, particularly asset management and ESG, and has successfully lead teams and developed strategies to drive business growth.
She commented: “This is a particularly exciting time to join All-Energy and Dcarbonise, especially as the event experiences significant growth. I am eager to contribute to and be a part of this dynamic journey as it progresses and evolves.”
Anam is joined by another new face to All-Energy and Dcarbonise. Mariana Barrios, who has been Conference Manager at RX’s The London Book Fair for the past two years. She has joined All-Energy and Dcarbonise in a similar role and will be working closely with Judith Patten MBE, who continues as Conference Project Director. Together they will be working to build upon the highly successful content programmes over many years at All-Energy and Dcarbonise, reflecting the evolving nature of the energy industry.
Not only does All-Energy and Dcarbonise have a new Event Manager and a new Conference Manager, RX’s new Portfolio Director Energy and Marine, Gareth Rapley is also in place. He has taken over from Jonathan Heastie as Energy & Marine Portfolio Director responsible for SPE Offshore Europe (OE) and Oceanology International as well as All-Energy. Jonathan is now overseeing RX’s recently acquired portfolio of worldwide hydrogen events.
Gareth brings more than 15 years of events leadership and energy experience having previously worked for RX on SPE Offshore Europe for nine years, latterly as Exhibition Director before spending three years in the Middle East with dmg events and Informa Markets. Most recently, he returned to London as Director of The London Book Fair.
He commented: “I am delighted to have rejoined the energy industry. All-Energy and Dcarbonise, SPE Offshore Europe, and Oceanology International combine to represent many facets of the energy and marine industries. These are valuable national assets that need to be secured and developed to continue to deliver for the UK and our events provide very successful platforms to further these aims.”
Further details on all aspects of All-Energy and Dcarbonise, from the ever-growing exhibitor list and information on exhibiting and sponsorship to the Call for Speakers and route for contributing thoughts on conference themes is at www.all-energy.co.uk
Anam Khan
Event Manager, All-Energy & Dcarbonise
Mariana Barrios
Conference Manager. Energy & Marine, RX
Gareth Rapley
Portfolio Director. Energy & Marine, RX
Records smashed at All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2024
Last week saw the attendance record at the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon exhibition and conference All-Energy, and the co-located Dcarbonise 2024, at Glasgow’s SEC, smashed by a staggering 21%.
“In 2023 we had total attendance of 9,706 – a new record, but this year, on 15 and 16 May, that was well and truly beaten by the close of play figure of 11,736,” explained Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director at RX Global, who own and organise the duo of events “We knew before the show had opened that we were well on target for a new record, but never in our wildest dreams did we expect a 21% increase over last year’s figure. It’s a testament to both the growth in the industry and how the combined event is valued by those who benefit from participating. This year registrations came from 80 countries.
“The increase in attendance was reflected by packed aisles, conference halls and show floor theatres (between them they boasted over 600 speakers during the two days) and smiles and congratulations in plenty from our 270 exhibiting organisations, many of whom have already re-booked for 2025’s silver anniversary event being held at SEC on 14 and 15 May. Exhibitors came from all over the UK and Northern Ireland, and also from the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and the USA.
“We have often referred to the show as ‘busy and buzzing’. This year the sense of business being done, and the incredible buzz outclassed anything heard in the show’s 24 -year history. The world class conference programme with stellar line-ups in 57 sessions looking at policy, ambitions, challenges, opportunities and innovative solutions across renewable power, low carbon heat and low carbon transport is undoubtedly one of the industry’s biggest free of charge conferences seen anywhere in the world, something we are hugely proud to deliver.
“The Lomond Auditorium was packed to hear opening morning speakers including the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Màiri McAllan MSP; Louise Kingham, Senior Vice President, Europe and Head of Country, bp; Adam Morrison, UK Country Manager for Ocean Winds; Emma Pinchbeck, CEO, Energy UK; along with All-Energy stalwarts, the Rt Hon Lord Provost of Glasgow, Councillor Jacqueline McLaren, and Councillor Susan Aitken, The Leader of Glasgow City Council all expertly chaired by Dame Susan Rice, Chair of Forth Green Freeports. And, with video contributions from Jim Skea, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero; and was just as packed for the first offshore wind session. It was equally packed for the offshore wind session that immediately followed the opening plenary session.
“With the ’Great Grid Upgrade’ in mind, we devoted more time to grid and networks than ever before and the 400-seater room dedicated to that was crammed to the proverbial gunwales for many sessions; hydrogen and energy storage – as always – attracted large numbers; as did so many of our sessions on all forms of renewables and on the decarbonisation of the built environment, heat, transport, cities/places and industry.”
The eight show floor theatres providing bite-size chunks of free learning involved another 250+ speakers and covered offshore wind, marine renewable energy, hydrogen and energy storage, future talent, community and local energy, research and innovation, and decarbonising hat, the built environment and transport also drew high numbers. So too did the Civic Reception and Giant Networking evening at Glasgow Science Centre.
Mr Heastie explained: “Networking is key to All-Energy, and the Centre, with its interactive exhibits, provides a relaxed and fascinating venue at which the conversations started on stands or as the result of conference sessions can be caried on as well as providing a chance for meeting up with old friends and making new acquaintances. We are grateful to the Rt Hon the Lord Provost of Glasgow for the Civic Reception and to Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa for their sponsorship of this important aspect of All-Energy and Dcarbonise.”
He added: “Naturally I would like to thank exhibitors, speakers, chairs and sponsors for their commitment to the show; and also, the visitors who came in their thousands. This year I would particularly like to thank Shepherd and Wedderburn who celebrated their tenth anniversary of becoming our Headline Sponsor. They bring a wealth of knowledge and some highly relevant conference sessions too, and so it is very much a win:win situation for our two organisations; long may the relationship continue.”
All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2025 will be held 14 and15 May at Glasgow’s SEC. Further information is available from www.all-energy.co.uk
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy to deliver Keynote address at All-Energy & Dcarbonise 2024
Màiri McAllan MSP, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy is set to deliver a keynote address at All-Energy and the co-located Dcarbonise 2024 next week (15-16 May) at Glasgow’s SEC. Last year’s record-breaking edition attracted 9,706 attendees, and records look set to be broken this year.
“We are delighted by this news and look forward to welcoming the Cabinet Secretary to her first All-Energy and Dcarbonise the UK’s largest low carbon energy and full supply chain renewables event,” said Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director Energy & Marine at RX Global who own and organise the duo of events.
“She will be speaking in the opening plenary session chaired by Dame Susan Rice DBE FRSE, Chair of Forth Green Freeport and in which her fellow speakers are the Lord Provost of Glasgow; Louise Kingham, Senior Vice President, Europe and Head of Country, bp; Husain Al Meer, Director, Global Offshore Wind & UK, Masdar; Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive, Energy UK and Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council.
“Unable to join us in person, both Jim Skea, Chair of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP are contributing videos to the session.”
Later in the morning and following meetings with key stakeholders, the Cabinet Secretary will tour the exhibition with its 270 exhibitors from home and overseas who are showcasing the latest technologies, services and advice needed to ensure the UK’s green ambitions can be delivered, and net zero engineered.
Following the plenary session the conference breaks into 11 parallel tracks with similarly stellar line-ups looking at the latest challenges, opportunities and innovative solutions across all forms of renewable power, the grid and networks - with an eye on ‘The Great Grid Upgrade’, low carbon heat, low carbon transport and the decarbonisation of industry and of cities/places..
The main world-class conference comprises 55 sessions over the two days delivered by more than 360 speakers. Eight ‘quick fire’ show floor theatres featuring some 250+ speakers covering offshore wind, marine renewables, hydrogen and energy storage, future talent, community energy, research and innovation, and decarbonising heat, the built environment and transport; and Academic Posters prepared by up to 40 academics complete the picture
“That’s not where it ends, networking plays an enormous role at the duo of shows,” explained Mr Heastie. The Giant Networking Evening, sponsored by Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa and incorporating the Civic Reception, courtesy of the Rt Hon the Lord Provost of Glasgow provides a brilliant opportunity at Glasgow Science Centre, to relax after a busy day whilst catching up with friends old and new. Registration for all the component parts is free of charge to all with relevant business or academic interests, and at www.all-energy.co.uk.”
He added: “We are honoured to have been helping the UK low carbon and renewable energy value chain to engineer a net zero future since 2001 and look forward to continuing that key role this year for what we expect to be another record attendance.”
Further information on the event whose headline sponsor is Shepherd and Wedderburn is at www.all-energy.co.uk including the full conference and show floor theatre programmes, the exhibitor list and features and visits that can be made relating to Glasgow Climate Week and other unmissable activities.
STELLAR LINE-UPS ABOUND AT ALL-ENERGY AND DCARBONISE
The duo of events being held on 15 and 16 May at Glasgow’s SEC – All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference, and the co-located Dcarbonise – have long been recognised for stellar conference line-ups; and this year’s event from the opening plenary session through 56 other conference sessions and eight show floor theatres is certainly no exception.
They range, with input from some 360 speakers in the main conference, from diving deep into every form of renewable energy applicable in the UK, to grid and networks modernisation and expansion; and the hydrogen transition to energy storage; from community engagement and benefits; to those living and working on a daily basis with solving the challenges of decarbonisation of the built environment, heat, cities/places, industry, and transport.
There are also sessions devoted to Glasgow Climate Week, investment, cyber security, the supply chain; PPAs, skills and training, clean tech; regulations; energy systems, energy demand reduction; circularity in the energy industry; and even a lunchtime fireside chat between two legends of offshore energy activity.
“The speakers on Day 1 include Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Net Zeo and Energy, Màiri McAllan MSP; Patrick Child, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s DG Environment; Tim Pick MBE, Chair Offshore Wind Growth Partnership and former UK Offshore Wind Champion; Danielle Lane, Director of Offshore Development UK and Ireland, RWE; Laura Fleming, CEO, Hitachi Energy UK and Ireland, and those are just some of the speakers in the first two sessions,” explained Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director, RX Global who own and organise the duo of events.
“Well-known names later on the 15th in our 11 conference halls include Benj Sykes, Vice President, Offshore. Head of Environment, Consenting & External Affairs at Ørsted and President of the Society for Underwater Technology, our Learned Society Patron; Susie Lind, Managing Director, BlueFloat Energy | Renantis Partnership; Eleanor Warburton, Director of Energy Systems Management & Security, Ofgem; Professor Keith Bell, Scottish Power Professor of Future Power Systems, University of Strathclyde; and Julian Leslie, Strategic Energy Planning Director, National Grid ESO.
“We are delighted to also welcome Scott Mathieson, Network Planning & Regulation Director, SP Energy Networks; Chris Burchell, Managing Director, SSEN Distribution; Robin Tayal, Investment Director, Scottish National Investment Bank; Lindsay McQuade of Amazon; Professor Deborah Greaves of University of Plymouth, and the Supergen ORE Hub.
“We also have renowned Chairs on Day 1, including Dame Susan Rice, Chair of Forth Green Freeport for the opening plenary session and Clare Foster, Head of Clean Energy at our Headline Sponsor, Shepherd and Wedderburn; and Lawrence Slade, CEO of the Energy Networks Association. The list of luminaries is seemingly endless!
“That’s before you start poring over the programmes for the eight show floor theatres, with more than 260 speakers over the two days. Wednesday’s quick fire programmes look at offshore wind; hydrogen and energy storage; community and local energy; future talent - with success stories and inspirational thoughts on skills and training; and heat, built environment and transport decarbonisation (with a theatre for each of the three topics); and research and innovation. In addition some 40 academics will be with us to talk about posters on display depicting their latest work….. what a line up, I can only urge you to look to register to attend at www.all-energy.co.uk; upload the All-Energy App and investigate it all for yourself!”
Attendance is free of charge to all with relevant business and academic interests and covers all component parts of the event, the major exhibition with some 270 exhibitors from home and overseas; the conference and show floor theatres; and the Civic Reception that forms part of the Giant Networking evening at the Glasgow Science Centre.
What can you see a All-Energy
Mr Heastie continues: “Today is build up day, throughout the day exhibitors are unboxing and unwrapping their exhibits and turning their stands into a reflection of their solutions be they products or expertise.
“Today sees some of the most eye catching exhibits making an entrance into SEC’s halls. The vehicles range from the very large such as hybrid road gritter and an electric rubbish collection vehicle both from Glasgow City Council through to conventional EVs and even a quadracycle, plus the body of the Strathclyde University entry for the Shell Eco-marathon (two more universities entering this year’s event will also be on that stand). TUV’s exhibits will include a portable test facility for hydrogen refuelling stations.
“The mobile heat pump training unit from ESP and the Energy Saving Trust will be making its first appearance at All-Energy and Dcarbonise. The fully equipped classroom travels to rural and remote areas of Scotland to deliver certified heat pump training. It can provide additional support for colleges and be an upskilling resource for industry..
“The Hydrogen showcase is always like an Aladdin’s cave of fascinating exhibits and it is not until the end of build-up day that lists of what is en route turn into a true picture of what is on display there, it very much ‘the gift that keeps giving’. One fascinating area is going to be PlusZero’s simulated building site showing how hydrogen can increasingly be used in that environment.”
Moving away from hydrogen to tidal power, Orbital Marine Power will exhibit the latest model of their device; and wave power developers CorPower will showcase a ¼ scale buoy. They will also have a VR set available where visitors can “ can go inside the Wave Energy Converter to better understand how it works as well as how it will be serviced and maintained”.
Further information and special events/tours
Further information on the event whose headline sponsor is Shepherd and Wedderburn is at www.all-energy.co.uk including the full conference and show floor theatre programmes, the exhibitor list and features and visits that can be made relating to Glasgow Climate Week AT www.all-energy.co.uk/en-gb/whats-on/glasgow-climate-week-events.html that include the OEUK Wind Insight Breakfast Briefing at All-Energy on 15 May and post All-Energy visits to the Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre; the Queens Quay Energy Centre ;and SWG3’s Body Heat Project on Friday 17 May.
A Fortnight to go and a Red-Letter Day for All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2024
Today (1 May 2024) marks a real milestone for All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2024. It is only a fortnight until the doors at Glasgow’s SEC open (15 and 16 May) on the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference and the co-located event aimed at helping private and public sector energy end-users in their decarbonisation plans for building, business and transportation. And, importantly it marks a real milestone in the show’s evolution.
“This year’s All-Energy and Dcarbonise is back bigger, better and brimming with more free networking, knowledge and technology to help us engineer a net zero future together,” explained Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director Energy & Marine at RX Global who own and organise both events. “Last year’s record-breaking edition attracted 9,706 attendees. This year we expect to break more records and deliver even greater value.
“Visitors will be able to find the latest technologies, services and advice from the 270 exhibiting organisations from home and overseas; attend the world-class conference with its stellar line-up looking at the latest challenges, opportunities and innovative solutions across renewable power, low carbon heat, energy efficiency and low carbon transport. There are 55 sessions in the main conference delivered by over 350 speakers – a veritable ‘who’s who’ of the industry. Add in eight ‘Quick Fire’ show floor theatres and academic posters and the number count of speakers rises to over 600.
All with relevant business or academic interests can register at www.all-energy.co.uk/24 – all the component parts of the event are free of charge to attend - the exhibition, the main conference, the show floor theatres, the Civic Reception and Giant Networking Evening – the former with thanks to The Rt Hon The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, the latter sponsored by Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa.
Mr Heastie added: “We’ve reached a Red-Letter Day today with our All-Energy App going live. That is not unusual, but this year the App is a vital milestone in our own decarbonisation plans, for there will be no printed catalogue at our duo of shows. RX Global is proud to be a founding member of the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge, a global collaboration which was launched by the events industry in November 2021 at COP 26 in Glasgow, and we have strong targets at which to aim. The link to the App is at www.all-energy.co.uk/en-gb/visit/ae-app.html
“The App’s features mean that within a pocket, or handbag, there is the power to browse the exhibitor directory and use the interactive floorplan with its Wayfinding ability. You can instantly find conference sessions that add value to your experience – you can search on sessions or speaker and find where they will be and when. During conference sessions you can ask questions of them thanks to Slido on the App. What’s more, you can also meet and network, using it check out where and when features such as the Giant Networking Evening are taking place and log favourite exhibitors, sessions and speakers in your personal plan.
Mr Heastie went on to say: “I would like to particularly thank Shepherd and Wedderburn who are celebrating their 10th year of Headline Sponsorship and who have brought us some highly thought provoking and relevant sessions in the offshore wind, cities/places decarbonisation conference streams, and also one session on regulations’ role and another on clean tech.
“We are honoured to have been helping the UK low carbon and renewable energy value chain to engineer a net zero future since 2001 and look forward to continuing that key role this year for what we expect to be another record attendance.”
Sustainable Decarbonisation in the Built Environment
Key Highlights
- There is a 38% increase in the number of sustainability certificates in residential developments.
- According to NatWest and S&P Global research, 75% of UK renters are expecting an increase in their rental expenses and want landowners to decarbonise their properties.
- On 'Built Environment Day' of COP28, the UK Green Building Council released new insights that highlight the industry's notable deviation from the UK's net-zero ambitions.
- In the UK, landlords are also required to adhere to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating standards. Landowners should carry out different assessments to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties.
Renewable energy adoption is rapidly gaining traction, and the built environment is increasingly emerging as a central hub for the generation of clean, sustainable energy.
Statistics show a significant increase in the number of residential developments gaining sustainability certificates, from 12% in 2010 to 38% now. This rising trend is projected to continue as the industry strives to achieve lofty net-zero goals by 2050. NatWest and S&P Global also indicate that 75% of UK renters anticipate an increase in rental expenses and want landowners to improve the sustainability of their buildings.
“Cost and disruption continue to be major barriers for homeowners looking to make sustainable changes to their homes… We recently introduced the Home Energy Hub to help to solve that problem for homeowners, by making it faster to understand, commission and pay for the work they might need.”
Lloyd Cochrane, Head of Mortgages at NatWest
Climate change, legislation, and reputation have also contributed to the importance of sustainability in property construction. Despite initial constraints, the act of constructing future-proof green buildings unveils new opportunities.
What is ‘Built Environment’ decarbonisation?
New insights from the UK Green Building Council during COP28's 'Built Environment Day' underscore the industry's significant deviance from the UK's net-zero targets. Even though the built environment sector is a major emitter, it also has a lot of potential to have a beneficial influence, from improving resilience to generating jobs and advancing equity.
A person's home, workplace, factory, and transportation system are all impacted by the built environment ecosystem, which is made up of real estate and infrastructure. Approximately 25% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are also attributable to it.
Achieving the target in the Paris Agreement and limiting global warming to 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels will require built environment emissions to be cut in half by 2030 and completely decarbonised by 2050.
By 2030, it is imperative to industrialise more decarbonisation solutions to guarantee:
-cost-effectiveness with a focus on quality
-cost-efficiency
-timely market deployment
However, as global decarbonisation initiatives pick up steam, early adopters will stand to gain from new and lucrative commercial opportunities.
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How is the ‘Built Environment’ moving towards sustainability and decarbonisation?
The built environment has undergone a notable transformation in the past few years, moving its assets towards sustainability and decarbonising. This change is a result of a greater understanding of the effects on the environment and a group commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
Some of the detailed practices that the property owners follow are the following:
• Retrofitting and technology innovation
• Assessment of existing properties
• Conservation and management of water
• Promote energy efficiency
• Usage of sustainable building materials
As mentioned above, the decarbonisation of construction materials will be a good step towards sustainability. For many years to come, traditional building materials like cement, steel, aluminium, glass, and petroleum-based polymers will be widely used. Because of their extensive use and rising demand, these materials and processes must be decarbonised, requiring unique approaches.
While waiting for the creation and implementation of pertinent certifications and standards, it may be possible to upgrade "transitional" materials like earth-based masonry products, such as burned bricks and adobe blocks, which have lower emissions and could replace high-carbon alternatives.
There are also Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating requirements in the UK, which the landlords follow. In order to raise their rental homes' EPC ratings, landowners should perform the following evaluations:
• Green insulation installation
• Upgrade to double or triple-glazed windows
• Usage of ground- or air-source heat pumps
• Utilisation of LED lighting
• Solar panels or battery installment
Aside from that, landlords can also foster a sustainable mindset in their tenants. Not only that, but property owners can also implement proper waste management and provide sustainable amenities, which will minimise the harm to the environment.
Empowering sustainability with Built Environment decarbonisation
Since the real estate industry continues to be one of the major contributors to global carbon emissions, landowners who are leading by example and championing decarbonisation and sustainability with their tenants will ultimately aid in the community's overall sustainability.
Participating in the decarbonisation of the built environment is crucial because it will benefit the real estate sector in more ways than one, including financially, legally, and in terms of reputation. These actions will benefit the environment and contribute to making the area a healthier place to live.
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The Research and Innovation Hub 2024
All-Energy is once again partnering with ETP to bring attendees of this year’s event the Research and Innovation (R&I) Hub. This space is designed to celebrate industry projects with academic collaboration and vice versa.
ETP is an independent partnership of 14 Scottish universities fostering increased collaboration between universities and industry. Our aim is to promote enhanced research and innovation in the energy sector to ensure Scotland remains a world-class contender in the industry.
The Research and Innovation Hub plays a huge role in this aim. Find out more about it below.
What is the Research and Innovation Hub?
The Research and Innovation Hub will be a vibrant community of like-minded organisations celebrating their innovative projects brought about by the collaboration between industry and academia.
ETP is proud to offer exhibition spaces to businesses in the renewable and low-carbon industry that have collaborated with academic institutions on innovative new projects. The R&I Hub gives you the opportunity to showcase these projects and all you have achieved through the collaboration. We also invite universities to display their own projects that have had industry participation.
Through the R&I Hub, we want to celebrate the coming together of research institutions and industry partners and a collaborative approach to climate solutions.
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Who Will Be Exhibiting in the Research and Innovation Hub in 2024?
Current exhibitors in the Research and Innovation Hub include the following businesses and universities.
• Flexergy Ltd
• Pentland Material Supply Ltd
• University of the Highlands & Islands
• University of the West of Scotland
• Evolve Metals Ltd
• ERS
We still have plenty of space to display your projects too. ETP is offering spaces in two different sizes and at discounted rates to make showcasing your work as affordable as possible.
What Can I Expect from the Projects in the Research and Innovation Hub?
You can expect innovation, new ideas, and brand-new ways of thinking. Exhibitors can network and connect with others in the space and the event at large. This means you can find new partners and universities ready to collaborate on projects and for funding.
As an exhibitor, you will also have your name listed on the All-Energy site, have the opportunity to participate in daily talks on at the R&I Hub, and enjoy activities within the rest of the All-Energy event. You’ll spend the event among other talented and like-minded individuals, all looking to grow this community and progress together.
At the wider event, you can expect exhibitions from some of the biggest names in the energy space with interactive activities and new ideas to inspire you.
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The Research and Innovation Hub is a space for forward-thinking exhibitors, and anyone interested in the innovative ideas coming out of academic and industry collaborations. ETP is proud to work with All-Energy on bringing these ideas to this year’s event.
Find out more information on the Research and Innovation Hub.
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Greener Exhibitions: How the Tradeshow Industry is Embracing Sustainability
Key Highlights
- The exhibition industry is embracing sustainability, driven by a growing focus on environmental responsibility.
- UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has reported a global trend towards eco-conscious tradeshows. More and more event participants view consolidated meetings at exhibitions as a means to reduce travel emissions and environmental impact.
- Event organisers are implementing various strategies, including selecting sustainability-certified venues, adopting circular economy practices, and encouraging reduced transportation emissions.
Major sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and fashion are steering towards sustainability, and the exhibition industry is following suit. Driven by a growing focus on environmental consciousness, tradeshow organisers nowadays are embracing innovative solutions to minimise their ecological footprint.
A Global Movement
Many factors drive the exhibition industry's shift towards greener practices. For one, eco-consciousness is at an all-time high the world over, and in the tradeshow sector, attendees and exhibitors alike are increasingly leaning towards more eco-friendly experiences, as highlighted by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. Their 2021 report found that the majority of tradeshow attendees consider their environmental impact important to them. Survey participants highlighted that consolidating meetings under one roof helps them save time and money, and ultimately reduce their travel emissions and ecological footprint.
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Change in Action: Initiatives from Big-Name Exhibition Organisers
From eco-friendly venues to sustainable waste management strategies, the exhibition sector continues to embrace its shift towards greener practices. Here's a closer look at key sustainability strategies being implemented by tradeshow companies:
Eco-Friendly Venues
Exhibitions are increasingly leaning towards venues with globally recognised sustainability certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, DGNB, and more. Venues certified by such schemes are those committed to reducing their environmental impact through energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, water conservation, and sustainable waste management strategies.
The RAI Amsterdam, a BREEAM-certified exhibition centre in the Netherlands, exemplifies this trend. The establishment implements eco-friendly measures such as 1) waste heat recovery, reusing heat generated from on-site operations, and 2) rainwater harvesting to reduce reliance on municipal water supplies.
Circular Economy
The concept of a circular economy, where materials are reused and repurposed instead of ending up in landfills, is gaining traction in the exhibition industry.
RX Global, a prominent leader in the exhibition industry, has dedicated a Sustainability Council and set ambitious targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040. Apart from selecting sustainable venues (such as the Austrian Ecolabel-certified Messe Wien and the carbon-neutral ExCel London), the company has also partnered up with certain suppliers to achieve their circular economy targets:
• Freeman, a global event solutions company, offers sustainable products like recyclable carpets and eco-friendly materials. They collaborate with RX to reduce waste and measure environmental impact.
• STANDout, an RX-owned company, builds exhibition stands and wall elements from sustainable materials and promotes reusable, modular designs.
Reduced Transportation Emissions
Traditionally, tradeshows generate a significant environmental footprint due to attendees travelling en masse. In response to this, event organisers are encouraging attendees to utilise public transportation or sustainable options such as cycling or carpooling. An example of this is Carpoolchella, a programme offered by the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the United States where festivalgoers can be rewarded for carpooling.
The Road Ahead
The journey towards sustainability in the exhibition industry is an ongoing commitment that requires a collective effort—organisers, exhibitors, and visitors each play a significant role in driving this transformation. By embracing environmental responsibility, we can ensure that exhibitions continue to serve as catalysts for progress and innovation while preserving the planet for future generations.
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Impact of Print’s Hidden Carbon Cost at Exhibitions
Print materials are a very essential tool to initiate engagement and communication in exhibitions. However, despite all the tangible ways it can be used to enhance visibility, there is still a significant aspect that needs to be focused on—the environmental footprint.
The notion of a carbon footprint came from the larger ecological footprint, which represents our environmental influence. The global reputation began in 2003 with BP's advertising campaign, which encouraged people to quantify their personal carbon footprint using BP's calculator.
Moving this understanding into the domain of exhibitions, it is critical to investigate the hidden carbon costs involved with print materials used in such contexts. Aside from their aesthetic and communicative significance, recognising and minimising the environmental imprint of print in exhibitions are critical steps towards promoting sustainability in the event business.
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Hidden carbon cost of print at exhibitions
Exhibitions are utilising print to further convey communication with their target audience. There are lots of print assets that are used at shows, and some of those can be the following:
• magazines
• flyers
• brochures
• banners
In the past, the printing industry utilised energy-intensive processes and emitted pollutants that came from paper production. Yet today, the industry only contributes 1% of carbon emissions, which still come mostly from paper production.
Paper production contributes to 10% of global deforestation, yet some wooded areas are planted due to raw material demand. However, paper recycling uses 40% less energy and causes less pollution than making new paper.
Given that, a printed product’s carbon footprint depends on the paper quality it uses. So, to manage the carbon footprint, companies must measure and decrease production emissions. Thus, when evaluating the emissions of the printing products, companies can:
• determine the carbon footprint of various standard print products
• and compute individual print products’ emissions with a carbon calculator.
To further compute, the European printing sector created a unified tool for assessing print product and process carbon footprints. The Intergraf Recommendations, established in 2013, identify 13 key parameters covering 95% of carbon emissions. This categorisation helps prioritise reduction measures across the product's life cycle.
Another way to tackle this issue is by utilising online advertising. Ad Net Zero and similar initiatives, with the goal of achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030, underscore the importance of prioritising sustainable practices. Thus, marketers are adopting emerging technologies to reduce the carbon footprint associated with digital marketing.
Reducing exhibition print's hidden carbon cost
Reducing the carbon impact of printed products starts with minimising processes and material use. This includes considering design choices like page size, paper stock, and binding methods to decrease the weight of the final product and reduce energy consumption throughout the supply chain.
Printed marketing materials contribute to event waste, most of which ends up in landfills. Thus, to reduce this, events can go digital by sharing agendas and brochures on event websites or apps and using digital tickets. In return, it will reduce printing and save costs.
This shift to digital alternatives is an important step towards reducing the hidden carbon costs of print in exhibitions, harmonising with global initiatives towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future.