fulfilling the transition to a decarbonised future
21.11.24 @ Warwick Conferences
Sponsors
Taking the theme ‘Moving from action to delivery: fulfilling the transition to a decarbonised future’, this year’s Forum continues to track the evolution of decarbonisation, with sessions focused on The Conversation, The Delivery and The Future.
Up to 300 delegates are expected, including 60 qualified local authority delegates who attend on fully funded places.
Sponsors, exhibitors and partners support the event, bringing their communities, expertise and collaboration ambitions to the table.
Event Format
A packed, day-long agenda, includes a variety of key speakers from transport, energy and beyond.
Cabaret style, 10 seat table set up encourages interaction and promotes collaboration. The agenda has built-in networking breaks to promote discussion amongst delegates and sponsors as well as audience participation through debate and Q&A sessions during the onstage content.
*TEF: Transport + Energy Form – our very own version of TED!
Who attends?
The event has a proven track record of attracting leaders from a wide range of organisations, including:
We offer 60 fully funded places to qualified representatives from local authorities who are in a role which is focused on the decarbonisation of transport, including energy, infrastructure, planning and highways. This guarantees a high level of decision-making delegates from local authorities who are setting the agenda for decarbonisation in their communities. The fully funded local authority ticket includes optional overnight accommodation and a ticket to the awards on the evening of the Forum.
Why attend?
Why sponsor or exhibit?
Our sponsorship packages are designed to maximise your brand visibility and the impact that you make at the event, as well as helping to illustrate how you are working on behalf of the industry.
Sponsorship packages are split into different levels, tailored to your budget. Some packages can include a tabletop display.
Aligning your brand with the Forum puts you in front of thousands of engaged decision makers at the forefront of decarbonisation of transport. Our marketing campaign for the Forum goes out to our community of decision makers and stakeholders via our channels:
How to get there
Getting there: The University of Warwick is situated four miles from Coventry City centre at the hub of the Midlands motorway network.
The forum and awards are taking place at The Slate, on the main University campus. If using a sat nav use post code CV4 7SH which will bring you to Scarman Road and then The Slate
Download further information from the website at: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/conferences/location/howtofindus
Parking
Accessible parking spaces are available in both car parks.
EV charging point locations are highlighted on the Warwick Conference campus map. For more information https://warwick.ac.uk/services/carparks/electric_vehicles
Public transport
Coventry Railway Station, approximately four miles from the campus, is the nearest main-line train station to the University. There is a taxi rank located at the Station and on Central Campus.
There are regular bus services to the University Campus from Coventry City Centre and Coventry Railway Station, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes. The stop for Central Campus is the University of Warwick Bus Interchange. For information on buses to campus please see https://nxbus.co.uk/coventry/information/buses-to-from/buses-to-from-university-of-warwick
Birmingham International Airport is approximately 20 minutes from Campus by car. There is a taxi rank at Birmingham International Airport. The railway station at Birmingham Airport is Birmingham International. During weekdays trains depart from Birmingham International to Coventry Rail Station on average every 10 minutes. The journey takes between 10-15 minutes.
Tickets
Delegates can choose from a day only or day and evening (T+E Awards) ticket.
Day conference – £427 + VAT
Day conference and evening awards – £530 + VAT
Awards evening individual – £267 + VAT
Awards evening half a table – £1,300 + VAT
Awards evening full table – £2,530 + VAT
All fully funded places have now been confirmed to qualifying local authority representatives (maximum of two per local authority).
To apply to join the waiting list, click on the ‘Book your place’ button below, go to local authority ticket, select number of tickets, complete your details and check out.
Speakers
Exhibitors
Agenda
8:15 – 9:15
We have 500 management consultants focusing on the energy transition. We work with energy utilities, charge point operators, e-mobility service providers, automotive companies, regulators, and investors on sustainable mobility strategies. We understand electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure – be it for passenger cars, trucks, or buses. We understand how to decarbonise fleets across road, aviation and maritime.
9:15 – 9:20
Welcome
Alec Peachey, Editorial Director, Transport + Energy
9:20 – 9:35
TBC
9:35 – 10:15
Participants will debate the following motion: If you believe that fleet operators and consumers need more support, is a way to do this by Government having stricter regulations?
The motion will be debated from opposing perspectives, with arguments for and against. Our audience decides the winner.
Chaired by Juliet Flamank, Associate Director, Green Finance Institute.
Featuring: Sukky Choongh, Environmental Policy Manager, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT); Chris Ashley, Head of Policy – Environment & Regulation, Road Haulage Association (RHA).
*Audience voting.
10:15 – 10:45
Coffee break, exhibition and networking
10:45 – 11:10
JLR – electrifying Britain’s biggest car maker
Motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson speaks to Murray Paul, Public Affairs Director, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
11:10 – 11:25
Naomi Nye, Head of Sales at Drax Electric Vehicles and Melanie Shufflebotham – Co-founder and COO of Zapmap.
11:25 – 11:40
Update from Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (invited)
11.40 - 11.55
Jon Jenkins, Head of Innovation, Motability Operations.
11:55 – 12:35
Conversations with Councils
Chaired by Chris Rimmer, Head of Department, Cenex with support from Amy Rushton, Senior Project Manager for Suffolk County Council.
This session will address key issues faced by local authorities, led by our local council delegates. Separate round table discussions will report at the end of the session on their conclusions and recommendations.
12:45 – 14:05
Lunch, exhibition and networking
14:05 – 14:20
Snighha Tiruvuru, Head of Partnerships, char.gy; Shayne Rees, Senior Partnership Consultant, char.gy.
14:20 – 14:55
Chaired by Simon Cordery, Senior Property & Commercial Manager, Places for London.
Featuring: Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging; Claire Miller, Independent Mobility & Energy Advisor, Tellegen; Patrick Dunne, Director of Group Property, Procurement & EV Ventures, Sainsbury’s; Tom Peacock, Head of Group Property, SGN Retail Ltd.
14:55 – 15:10
Niki Kesharaju, Senior Decarbonisation Strategy Manager, National Grid and Ben Cattermole, Head of Transport Decarbonisation, National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED).
15:10 – 15:45
Panel session 2: Moving from action to delivery: fulfilling the transition to a decarbonised future
Chaired by James Evison, Content Manager, Transport + Energy.
Featuring: Mark Constable, Head of Public Affairs, Trojan Energy; Teddy Kealey, Site Acquisition Manager, Fastned; Martin Hale, Managing Director, Qwello UK; Edmund King, President of the AA.
15:45 – 16:15
Coffee break, exhibition and networking
16:15 – 16:30
Paul Ford, Chief Development Officer, Zest.
16:30 – 17:00
Chaired by James Court, Chief Executive, EVA England
Featuring: Vicky Read, CEO, ChargeUK; David Boyer, Director of Electricity Systems, Energy Networks Association (ENA); Matthew Adams, Transport Policy Manager, REA, Catherine Bowen, Senior Policy Advisor, BVRLA.
17:00 – 17:05
Closing remarks and conference ends
19:30 – 20:00
Transport + Energy Awards evening drinks reception & networking
20:00 – 22:30
Evening meal, entertainment and awards
**Agenda subject to change**
Forum latest
Awards
With an incredible level of innovation, vision, passion and determination being demonstrated by individuals, companies and collaborations across the sectors, it’s crucial to recognise and celebrate them.
The award categories will cover achievement from across both sectors and will be relevant and open to all professionals from the sectors.
Categories will include best collaborative partnership, best charging network, best new product/tech and best local authority charging scheme. New categories for 2024 will reflect the changing face of decarbonisation across the two sectors and will include best energy network collaborations, best EV and best destination charging networks.
Tickets
Delegates can choose from a day only or day and evening (T+E Awards) ticket.
Day conference – £427 + VAT
Day conference and evening awards – £530 + VAT
Awards evening individual – £267 + VAT
Awards evening half a table – £1,300 + VAT
Awards evening full table – £2,530 + VAT
Fully funded places are available to qualifying local authority representatives.
To apply, click on the ‘Book your place’ button below, go to local authority ticket, select number of tickets, complete your details and check out.
Supporters
2023 highlights
David Rosselli, Energy Saving Trust
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