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EXIST – TRANSITION TO NET ZERO
EXIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology) Quarterly Event
28 April @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
On Thursday 28th April, EXIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology) will be back with an in-person knowledge sharing and STEMM networking event exploring key regional Net Zero challenges and innovative, cutting-edge solutions making an impactful contribution in Exeter’s ambition to become a Net Zero city by 2030.
The event is taking place at the Digital and Data Centre – the new £10.3 million building based at Exeter College’s Hele Road site, and part of a wider South West Institute of Technology (SWIOT) plan to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology across the region.
This knowledge sharing & business engagement session will run from 8:30am – 11am, focusing on the regional aspirations, challenges, innovations, and opportunities supporting regional carbon neutral ambitions.
Whilst other cities and towns have made carbon commitments, Exeter is now in a strong position of being one of the few places with a clear Net Zero roadmap, collaborative city approach, political will and the expertise needed to achieve carbon neutrality.
At the event you find out more about:
- Key regional net zero challenges and aspirations
- Exciting and impactful regional research & development initiatives pushing towards the net zero goal
- Exploring innovative carbon reduction solutions & applications
- Understanding funding opportunities to accelerate innovations towards a future of a carbon neutrality
- Networking opportunities with like-minded stakeholders & STEMM innovators
EXIST and Exeter Chamber members receive a discount on EXIST event tickets. Find out more about membership here >> https://exeterchamber.co.uk/become-a-member/exist-membership/
EVENT AGENDA:
08:30 – 09:00: Registration, Networking, Breakfast
09:00 – 10:20: Presentations and talks from:
- Prof. Patrick Devine Wright, Chair of ‘Net Zero Task Force’, Devon Climate Emergency – Devon Carbon Plan
- Roli Martin, Project Lead, Exeter Development Fund – Exeter City Futures – Sustainable funding for a Net Zero Exeter
- Gary Nicholson, Founder,Emerald Green Power – Urban Microgrids and green hydrogen, action plans and pathways to Net-Zero
- Karl Friedrich, Director, Hoare Lea – Building for Net Zero
- Amanda Campbell, Head of Net Zero, Satellite Applications Catapult – Space-Enabled Net Zero Initiatives
- Andy Williams, Business Applications Regional Ambassador (South West England & South Wales), European Space Agency – Environmental/ NetZero innovation funding opportunities
- Richard Dormer, Managing Director, BCR Associates – Practical solutions for businesses on the journey to Net Zero.
10:30 – 11:00: Stakeholder Engagement & Networking
Don’t forget to follow EXIST on LinkedIn & Twitter @EXIST_Exeter and join in the conversation using #NetZeroExeter #EXISTLIVE
EVENT CONTRIBUTORS
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01392 431133
info@existexeter.co.uk
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