Energy Transition Acceleration Forum 2025

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The next few years will be pivotal in determining the world’s ability to meet its climate goals. The progress we make in this critical window will either solidify or undermine global efforts to combat climate change. Join us for an exclusive event that brings together key stakeholders from across the energy ecosystem to advance the energy transition at the required pace and scale.

This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts in policy, finance, and industry and explore actionable solutions. Through keynotes, expert panel discussions and interactive networking sessions, we will offer an environment for open, honest dialogue to inspire action, create opportunities for new collaborations and unlock pathways to progress.

Key topics and focus areas

A range of critical issues will be addressed including;

  • What are the immediate and long-term challenges we need to overcome to meet 2030 goals and beyond?
  • As the need for rapid industrialisation becomes urgent, what hurdles remain in scaling renewables?
  • What strategies are needed to prioritise and mobilise private and philanthropic investment on a global scale?
  • How can we foster collaboration to drive the transition further and faster?
  • How do we mitigate the unintended consequences of the transition to ensure environmental, economic and social impacts are addressed?

Why attend?

This event is designed for senior stakeholders across the energy spectrum, including policymakers, investors, industry leaders, and innovators, who are committed to advancing the global energy transition. Whether you're seeking to gain expert insight, network with key players, or engage in open discussions about the roadblocks and opportunities ahead, this is a must-attend event. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an essential conversation that will shape the future of global energy.

Speakers

We are delighted to share some of the confirmed speakers who will join us for the discussion:

  • Mary Burce Warlick, Deputy Executive Director, IEA
  • Amal-Lee Amin, MD for Climate, Gender & Diversity, British International Investment (BII)
  • Adam Elman, Head of Sustainability - EMEA, Google
  • Rebecca Beresford, Director of Markets, National Energy System Operator (NESO)
  • Lucy Yu, CEO, Centre for Net Zero, Octopus
  • Emma Floyd, Director, GB Energy
  • Chris Stark, Head of Mission Control, Dept of Energy Security & Net Zero
  • Andy Lever, Director, Energy Transition, The Carbon Trust
  • Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter for Climate, Bloomberg News
  • Richard Evans, CEO, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru
  • Sana Khareghani, Professor of Practice in AI, Kings College London, and ambassador for Responsible AI UK
  • Andrea Engel, Head of London Office, Country Head UK, Ireland, Spain, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • David Elzinga, Principal Energy Specialist (Climate Change), Asia Development Bank
  • Dr Samira Barakat, Managing Director, Offshore, Vattenfall
  • Seb Henbest, Global Head of Climate Transition, HSBC
  • Xinying Tok, Head of Southeast Asia, The Carbon Trust
  • Chris Lloyd, Offshore Wind Advisor, World Bank
  • Arthur Downing, Director of Strategy, Octopus Energy
  • Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett, Head of Policy, Dept of Energy Security & Net Zero
  • James Cotter, Vice President- Renewables, Equinor
  • Tim Stiven, Director for Linear Assets and New Energies, The Crown Estate
  • Sean Whittaker, Offshore Wind Lead, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • Amanda Luna, Senior Manager - Mexico, The Carbon Trust
  • Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Group
  • Marcus Stewart, Head of Secritariat, Green Grids Initiative (GGI)
  • Nomi Ahmad, CEO, Financial Services , GE Vernova
  • Giles Dickson, CEO, Wind Europe
  • Rachel Kyte, UK Special Representative on Climate, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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