About the event
Join us for a dynamic one-day event focused on accelerating net zero innovation adoption within the public sector. Delivered by the Net Zero Adopt and Accelerate programme, the event will be structured around the user journey framework designed to support the adoption and diffusion of net zero innovations.
Net Zero innovation adoption user journey framework
Why attend?
We’ll explore how local authorities can embed innovation, collaborate more effectively with innovators, and navigate pre-contract engagement and procurement to drive lasting impact.
- Session 1: Getting started (Awareness to evaluation) – Explore net zero solutions from innovators addressing public sector challenges.
- Session 2: Making it happen (Trial to integration) – A walk through trialling, adopting and procuring innovation with expert guidance.
- Session 3: Beyond adoption (Diffusion to continuous improvement) – Learn from real-life examples of scaling and embedding innovation through public-private sector collaboration.
The day will conclude with a summary of available support and opportunities to help organisations take their next steps. We’ll also explore the broader context for this work, including national strategy and regional priorities in North West England.
Who should attend?
- Local authorities
- Public sector organisations
- SMEs and innovators in the net zero space
Public sector stakeholders will have the chance to discover innovative technologies and services designed to address your unique challenges, and benefit from knowledge sharing from successful innovation adoption projects
For SMEs and innovators, there will be extensive opportunities to network, in addition to expert guidance on public procurement and the contracts for innovation model, to support your collaboration with public sector bodies.
Expect practical insights, honest conversations, and plenty of chances to network with peers, innovators, and experts shaping the future of net zero innovation in the public sector.