Agenda

Innovation Showcase & Net Zero Exhibition opens

12.00 – 13.00

Come along and browse our Innovation Showcase to see the latest cutting-edge technology and initiatives taking place right here in South London – with a series of lightning pitches running alongside. Get practical hints and tips on how your organisation can become sustainable at the Net Zero Exhibition. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

– MC for lightning pitches: Dexter Simms, Mula Cake

Summit Launch: Welcome to The Exchange, Twickenham

13.00 – 13.05

Welcome to BIG South London Innovation Summit

13.05 – 13.15

Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader, Richmond Council

Keynote

13.15 – 13.40

TBC – awaiting confirmation

Net Zero Transition in Action PANEL

13.45 – 14.25

What’s Happening, What’s Working, Where’s the Opportunities?

– Nish Parekh, KAPDAA
– Andrew Hagger, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Richmond, and Wandsworth Council
– Jane Mossman, Head of Business Decarbonisation, West London Business, Better Futures+
– Luan Baptista, London Borough of Sutton
– Professor Sandra Dudley-Mcevoy, Faculty of Science & Engineering, LSBU
– Facilitator: Matthew Hamilton, Director, South London Partnership

BREAK

14.25 – 14.45

Summit Challenges

14.45 – 15.30

Choose from one of the two challenges below:

CHALLENGE ONE:

PEOPLE – Skills for a Net Zero Economy

– Richard Keogh, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and External Engagement), University of Roehampton
– Forbes Low, Chief Executive, Kingston Chamber of Commerce
– Peter Mayhew Smith, Principal & CEO, South Thames Colleges Group
– Mark Corbett, Head of Policy & Networks, London Higher
– Rachel Bennett, Strategic Lead, South London Careers Hub
– Dianna Neal, Strategic Lead for Enterprise, Economy and Skills, London Councils
– Facilitator: Polly Persechino, Head of Economy, Skills & Employment, South London Partnership

CHALLENGE TWO:

INVESTMENT – Financing Innovation & Infrastructure for the Green Transition

– Stephen King, Head of Business and Enterprise, London Councils
– Monica Montero, Head of Programmes & Business Advisory Services, Newable
– Pru Ashby, Head of Sustainability, London & Partners
– Jonathon Clark, Head of Investment Programmes, Capital Enterprise
– Nick Porter, Senior Advisor, Local Government Association
– Facilitator: Duncan Brown, London Borough of Kingston

BREAK

15.30 – 15.45

Net Zero Transition in Action PANEL

15.45 – 16.30

Leading Placed Based Approaches to Realising Net Zero

– Michael Wood, Head of Health Economic Partnerships, NHS Confederation
– Dr. Helen Turner, Director, Midlands Innovation
– Dr. Peter O’Brien, Director, Yorkshire Universities
– Michelle Reeves, Senior Manager, Policy and Programmes, GLA & London Research & Policy Partnership
– Liz Shutt, Programme Director, Insights North-East
– Facilitator: Paul Kirkbright, Head of Partnerships, SLP & BIG South London

Keynote Introduction

16.30 – 16.35

– Carol Squires, Head of Economic Development, Croydon Borough Council

Keynote

16.35 – 17.00

– Dr Joe Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB)

Innovation Awards 2023

17.00 – 17.30

Concluding Remarks

17.30 – 17.40

Summit Reception

17.40 – 20.00

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