Energy Systems Catapult is hosting its Innovating to Net Zero event in February bringing together innovators and experts to explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities of creating and installing clean energy systems. Energy Manager readers are invited to join the discussion and can get a discount using the code below.
On 25 February at Millenium Point in Birmingham, the Catapult, a national centre setup to support UK innovation and growth, is calling together leaders from across the energy system, clean tech innovation, investment and policy communities to discuss:
- The need for flexibility in our system, including the installation of energy generation and storage, to effectively address peak gaps in supply and demand.
- Perspectives from industry, regulators and local authorities on what’s needed now.
- Which technology and policy choices will accelerate decarbonisation without locking in high costs
- Innovation insights from real-world trials.
- The practical realities of building this flexibility, how it can be incentivised, and why success hinges on user behaviour.
- Barriers and incentives for SMEs.
As well as showcasing breakthrough energy solutions from innovators, including practical lessons on technology deployment and opportunities to collaborate, there will be presentations and on-stage discussions with thought leaders from across the energy system supply chain.
This will include Paul McCorquodale, CEO of digital innovator Grid Edge; Cathy McClay, Managing director of National Grid DSO; Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of the Climate Change Committee; Michael Liebreich, managing partner of EcoPragma Capital; and members of the Energy Systems Catapult team whose expertise ranges from local area energy planning and system design to modelling and consumer insights.
For more information, head to: https://events.es.catapult.org.uk/event/innovating-to-net-zero-2026/summary
Readers of Energy Manager are invited to come and network with innovators and experts, discussing the opportunities available for those who are innovating to Net Zero. Book your ticket using the code ENERGY2026 to get £50 off.
This article appeared in the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of Energy Manager magazine. Subscribe here.