1. Introduction
Connecting the energy industry like no other event in the UK, Energy 2016 is back for its second year at the Birmingham NEC on 18 – 20 October, as part of the award winning UK Construction Week.
Already backed by leading industry bodies such as the Renewable Energy Association (REA), the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and many more.
Uniting all the key business players in the industry, such as architects, project and energy managers, engineers and developers, Energy 2016 will provide a perfect platform to bring together the sector and the wider interconnected industries. Over 8,500 industry professionals attended last year’s event and with a programme of high-profile speakers, seminars, CPD workshops and a Hosted Buyers Programme, this year’s event is not to be missed.
Visitors to Energy 2016 will also benefit from the event’s co-location alongside eight other trade events being held at UK Construction Week. Offering the unique opportunity to network with individuals and companies from across the entire construction industry, visitors can explore five halls of the NEC, which will be packed with relevant products, services, features and businesses.
Registering to attend Energy 2016 is quick, easy and free and can be completed by visiting www.energyliveshow.co.uk. What’s more, by completing the form, trade visitors can access all nine shows taking place at UK Construction Week.
2. What’s on at the show?
Central to the space will be the Energy Hub, a dynamic platform for the show’s comprehensive seminar content. Incorporating a mix of panel discussions, live debates and CPD seminars the Energy Hub content will address the core issues in the industry today as well as give insight into the latest regulations, policies and technologies.
The content has largely been shaped by the outcomes of the high-level debate hosted by Energy 2016 earlier in the year. The event brought together leading energy specialists, including Natalie Bennett, Leader of the Green Party and Steve Fitzsimons, Senior Manager Infrastructure Services at EDF Energy, to discuss the key issues such as energy storage and its role as a crucial facilitator for the future of renewable energy in both domestic and commercial environments.
Nick Blyth, Policy & Practice Lead, IEMA will be opening this year’s event followed by a three-day seminar programme at the Energy Hub featuring leading industry experts on hot topics and trends.
On day one Bekir Andrews, Group Sustainability Manager at Balfour Beatty will address the need for ADAPTING TO AN EVER CHANGING ENERGY LANDSCAPE followed by an open Q&A session. The lunchtime panel discussion: OPPORTUNITIES IN RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL ENERGY STORAGE will explore the relationship, journey and opportunities that exist between residential and commercial energy storage units, speakers include David Pickup, Policy Manager at the Solar Trade Association, Mark Donovan, Principal Engineer at UK Power Network Services and Marc Stanton, Commercial Director at Clean Power Solutions.
Also on day one visitors will have the opportunity to find out about PAVING THE FUTURE OF SMART CITIES WITH ENERGY FROM FOOTSTEPS, a revolutionising digital flooring concept by Pavegen. Indeed, the company’s kinetic flooring solution will be used to light up the central bar for all the visitors to see the product in action.
Moving to day two, the lunchtime panel discussion: WORKING TOWARDS A GREENER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE looks at how the supply chain is working towards more sustainable and energy efficient commercial buildings with a specific focus of meeting the zero carbon target by 2020. Speakers include: Natalie Bennett, Leader of the Green Party, Andrew Mellor, Partner at PRP, Mark Harris, Divisional Building Technology Director at Kingspan Insulated Panels and Sara Kassam, Head of Sustainability Development at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
The closing session on day two, chaired by Tony McNally, Managing Director at Climate Change Solutions Ltd and speakers including Jon Hunt, Marketing Manager at Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services, Matthew Dear, Partnership Manager at Hydrogen London – Greater London Authority and Tony McNally, Managing Director at Climate Change Solutions Ltd, will give an overview of the business opportunities that hydrogen and fuel cell technology can offer. Fuel cells are already powering homes, work places and public buildings around the world – with many examples in universities and hospitals. They are also playing a role in the de-carbonisation of transport including cars, buses, taxis, heavy-duty vehicles, trains and even airplanes. This technology will also be key for the implementation of new de-centralised energy systems offering support for grid infrastructure and balancing of supply.
Day three will start with a focus on renewable energy and the biomass industry within the UK. Government incentives are being “reformed” and new innovative solutions have recently become available that will help reduce waste costs and generate energy. During the Seminar, THE CHANGING FACE OF BIOMASS, a leading biomass industry figure, David Coyne, CEO of Ashwell Biomass, will discuss developments within the biomass sector and focus on how these are likely to affect and benefit the market.
Two great panel discussions will also be on the programme for the final day. The first one will ask: ARE EV’S THE SOLUTION TO RESOLVING THE ENERGY CRISIS? 2016 has seen a massive growth in the EV market with developments from the likes of Tesla, Nissan and even BMW. Speakers for this seminar include: Christopher Jackson, Director at Flexisolar Ltd, Michael Wayne Bexton, Head of Energy Projects at Nottingham City Council and Erik Fairbairn from Pod Point.
The second discussion, THE GREAT INNOVATION PITCH, will look at the latest innovations and forecasts for innovations in Energy. Confirmed speakers are: David Pybus, Business Development Executive at Pavegen and Matthew Lumsden, Managing Director at Connected Energy.
In addition to the Energy Hub, the Renewable Energy Association (REA) will also host a range of half-day conferences throughout the show, covering topics such as energy storage and renewables in the built environment. What’s more, Energy 2016 will also host a VIP lounge bringing a string of high profile buyers and visitors to the show. The Energy 2016 VIP section will be located within the show’s footprint offering exhibitors the unique opportunity to interact with some of the biggest players in the industry.
For full details of the seminar schedule please click here.
