The Eco Technology Show Highlights for 2014
26-27 June 2014, The Brighton Centre. @EcoTechShow
The Eco Technology show focuses on the practical business benefits of innovation and low carbon solutions. Entrance is free and includes over 70 talks and 140 exhibitors highlighting how you can save money and reap measurable benefits for your business, cities and communities on-going.
Some of the highlights for the two-day event will be a keynote speech by Greg Barker MP, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, on the economic benefits of shifting to a lower carbon economy.
There is a new big debate area situated at the heart of the show covering the big topics including: The benefits and opportunities arising from shifting to a lower carbon economy; Brighton & Hove city regions plans to develop a ‘super-fused’ economy using the City Deal, building on the creative, digital & environmental technology sectors, Innovations in building and transport and how they fit with the Circular Economy? Our Energy Future: Fracking, biofuels or renewables, and the future opportunities for community energy.
This spring saw the launch of the new Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), the Government financial incentive scheme that provides payments to encourage the installation of renewable heating technologies in homes. To help people understand the benefits of the scheme, The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is conducting a series of talks at the show to inform people about the potential benefits of renewable heat and the RHI. What’s more, with changes to the non-domestic RHI scheme, make sure you visit the DECC seminar area to access the very latest information about both schemes.
A number of high profile case studies plus a range of technical talks from our exhibitors & sponsors have been secured including:
• Hear ideas and advice on how to develop your high growth business, based on 16 years running the highly successful Sussex Innovation Centre, a technology business incubator based at the University of Sussex. Sussex Innovation Centre
• An overview of the various funding schemes and competitions in support of eco technology and future cities Technology Strategy Board
• DECC RHI Roadshow - Installer Readiness Find out the opportunities for installers under both the domestic and non-domestic RHI - Microgeneration Certification Scheme
• Hear how the Sussex Energy Saving Programme aims to work with Carillion to install through a local supply chain over £60M of renewable energy & energy efficiency measures.
• With rising costs and growing environmental awareness, energy efficiency is increasingly high on the agenda for business and organisations. Hear how the ISO 50001 international standard enables organisations to manage their energy use more efficiently, deliver significant savings on costs and comply with the new ESOS scheme.
• Learn how Skandia has been working with Sustrans to improve the sustainability of business travel through the ‘Commuter Challenge’ programme, and the benefits they have gained.
• Hear the ambitions of Brighton & Hove City Region to develop a ‘super-fused’ economy using the City Deal and building on the creative, digital & environmental technology sectors.
• UK Trade & Investment will explain the opportunities and support available for growing your export capability
• Hear how the University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform seeks to collaborate with environmental sector SMEs in Sussex, creating the conditions for growth and propelling a thriving sector of resilient and innovative businesses that can place Sussex at the forefront of the green economy.
Other highlights include The Communication Hub where you can get a quick answer to your questions from an expert. Plus attend one of the networking sessions held in this area over the two days and meet likeminded individuals around a range of topics including Future Cities, Buildings, transport, Energy, Innovation, Water & Water and Community Energy.
See an entire floor of the latest electric and low-emission vehicles in the Transport Zone including BMW’s electric i3 and i8 hybrid supercar, Mitsubishi’s Outlander - the world’s first plug-in SUV, the ground-breaking Tesla Model S and Roadster, Vauxhall’s Ampera, plus a range of electric bikes. Fleetdrive Electric will also launch a new Smart EV app for mobile devices, designed for EV drivers to find the nearest charging points along a route.
“The programme has been designed to give visitors the most relevant, high-quality up to the minute information possible to enable them to make positive changes throughout their own organisation.” said Nicola Gunstone, the Show Director.
The Eco Technology Show gives the opportunity to interact with buyers, sellers and regulators plus provides the information you need to thrive in a competitive sector.
Register here for your free entry and avoid the queues on the day. The Eco Technology Show will be open from 9.30am-5pm on Thursday 26 June and 9.30am-4.30pm on Friday 27 June see www.ecotechnologyshow.co.uk for the full speaker and exhibitor line up.
