About the series
The UK has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050. Achieving this target requires transformative action across all sectors, with the public sector playing a vital leadership role in driving change. Success hinges on accelerating the adoption and diffusion of innovative products and services that are driving progress towards net zero.
The public sector is uniquely positioned to drive place-based progress, not only by adopting innovative solutions but also by creating an environment for test beds and trials for emergent products and services. This webinar series will bring together innovators and public sector representatives to explore solutions for accelerating the transition to net zero.
Running across three sessions in February and March 2026, the series will focus on three key themes from the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy:
- AI, data and digital for Net Zero
- Heat pumps
- Carbon capture, usage and storage
Why attend?
Each webinar will provide a unique opportunity to:
- Hear from innovative businesses and organisations whose products, solutions and research can be used by the public sector to decarbonise.
- Ask innovators questions about their products, solutions and research.
- Discover how these innovators can support your Net Zero goals.
Who should attend?
Local authorities and public sector representatives looking to find out about the cutting-edge solutions, research and projects driving the net-zero transition.
Even if you’re not ready to collaborate with businesses in these areas, join us to be inspired by the talent that is driving the UK’s Net Zero future.
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Thursday 12 February, 11:30 – 12:30
Artificial intelligence, data, and digital technologies are transforming the way organisations deliver services, make decisions, and engage with communities. Harnessing these tools effectively is critical to driving public sector efficiency, improving outcomes for all and building critical resilience.
This session will spotlight pioneering businesses whose solutions are helping local authorities across the UK to unlock the power of AI and data, modernise digital infrastructure and accelerate innovation across the public estate and beyond.
Speakers
- Simon Tricker – Co-Founder, UrbanTide
- Mollie Atherton – Product Owner, Advanced Infrastructure
- Alejandro Navarro – Director of Sustainable Innovation & Technology, Edenseven
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Monday 2 March, 10:00 – 11:00
Heating buildings accounts for roughly 18% of the UK’s carbon emissions and decarbonising heat is therefore, one of the most critical challenges on the path to achieving net zero. Heat pumps offer a proven, scalable solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, cut energy costs, and deliver cleaner, more efficient heating across homes and public buildings.
This session will highlight the innovative businesses whose technologies and services are helping local authorities accelerate the rollout of heat pumps and drive forward the UK’s low‑carbon heating transition.
Speakers
- Codrina Cretu – Mission Manager, Nesta
- Stuart Gadsden – Commercial Director, Kensa
- Chris Founds – Managing Director, Founds Group
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Monday 16 March, 14:00 – 15:00
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS), including both natural and engineered, has a critical role to play in helping to mitigate emissions from hard-to-decarbonise industries.
This session will showcase the pioneering businesses who are developing and deploying CCUS solutions and explore how local authorities can harness these technologies to decarbonise regional industry and accelerate progress towards net zero.
Speakers
- Dan Wrench – Director, Biodynamic Carbon Ltd
- Philip Hargreaves – CEO, Carbonbit
- Lian Hutchings – Head of Growth, Low Carbon Materials
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.
If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.