Friday 10th
November '23
12:00 - 18:00
at The Exchange,
Twickenham
Innovation Showcase & Net Zero Exhibition opens
12.00 – 13.00 – lunch and refreshments
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
Come along and browse our Innovation Showcase to see the latest cutting-edge technology and initiatives taking place right here in South London – with a series of lightning pitches running alongside. Get practical hints and tips on how your organisation can become sustainable at the Net Zero Exhibition.
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
12:15 – 12:20: Intro
– MC for lightning pitches: Dexter Simms, Mula Cake
12:20 – 12:30: Dave Price, GreenMark
12:35 – 12:45: Dee Halligan, First Hand
12:50 – 13:00: Andy King, Limetrack
Summit Launch: Welcome to The Exchange, Twickenham
13.00 – 13.05
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
– Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor of St Mary’s University
Welcome to BIG South London Innovation Summit
13.05 – 13.15
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
– Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader, Richmond Council
Keynote:
13.15 – 13.40
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
Opportunity London, Opportunity Net Zero: A New Partnership Approach for the Capital
– Jace Tyrrell, CEO, Opportunity London
PANEL:
13.45 – 14.25
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
What’s Happening, What’s Working, Where’s the Opportunities?
– Andrew Hagger, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Richmond and Wandsworth Council
– Jane Mossman, Head of Business Decarbonisation, West London Business, Better Futures+
– Luan Baptista, London Borough of Sutton
– Nicola Bradley, Business Engagement Lead at ReLondon
– Gosbert Chagula, Co-founder of Startup Discovery London
– Facilitator: Matthew Hamilton, Director, South London Partnership
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
13:50 – 14:00: Saffron Saunders, The Creative Lab
14:05 – 14:15: Adam Pavitt, London E-Business Support Programme
BREAK
14.25 – 14.45
LIGHTNING PITCH
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
14:20 – 14:30: Naima Omasta-Milsom, London Business Partnership
Summit Challenges
14.45 – 15.30
CHALLENGE ONE:
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
PEOPLE – Skills for a Net Zero Economy
– Richard Keogh, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and External Engagement), University of Roehampton
– Forbes Low, Chief Executive, Kingston Chamber of Commerce
– Peter Mayhew Smith, Principal & CEO, South Thames Colleges Group
– Mark Corbett, Head of Policy & Networks, London Higher
– Rachel Bennett, Strategic Lead, South London Careers Hub
– Dianna Neal, Strategic Lead for Enterprise, Economy and Skills, London Councils
– Facilitator: Polly Persechino, Head of Economy, Skills & Employment, South London Partnership
CHALLENGE TWO:
LOCATION: Studio 1, 4th floor
INVESTMENT – Financing Innovation & Infrastructure for the Green Transition
– Mario Gruber, Researcher & consultant, Westminster City Council
– John McNamara, Innovate UK EDGE Invest-ability Investment Readiness Specialist
– Pru Ashby, Head of Sustainability, London & Partners
– Jonathon Clark, Head of Investment Programmes, Capital Enterprise
– Facilitator: Duncan Brown, London Borough of Kingston
CHALLENGE THREE:
LOCATION: Studio 2, 4th floor
INNOVATION – Accelerating Net Zero innovations into practical use
– Shona Campbell, Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Innovate UK KTN
– Neil Pearce, Head of Commercial Enterprise, LSBU
– Chloe Donovan, Managing Director, Material Research Limited, and Natural Building Systems
– Jasmine Husband, Innovation Project Manager at Places for London
– Facilitator: Chris Baker, Director, Studio Zao
BREAK
15.30 – 15.45
LIGHTNING PITCH
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
15:35 – 15:45: Maria Chatzichristodoulou, Kingston University
PANEL:
15.45 – 16.30
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
Leading Placed-Based Approaches to Realising Net Zero
– Kirsty MaCauley, Senior Clinical Programme Manager Anchors & Sustainability Network, NHS England – London
– Michelle Reeves, Senior Manager, Policy and Programmes, GLA & London Research & Policy Partnership
– Liz Shutt, Programme Director, Insights North-East
– Jecel Censoro, Net Zero Lead, Insights North-East
– Facilitator: Paul Kirkbright, Head of Partnerships, SLP & BIG South London
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
15:50 – 16:00: Omar Saenz, Red Global MX
16:05 – 16:15: Antoine Rondelet, Ganddee Mobile App
16:20 – 16:30: Gosbert Chagula, Startup Discovery School
16:35 – 16:45: Gulnara Otten, London South Bank University
16:50 – 17:00: Dean Carran & Ben May, JNDC & Interactual
Keynote Introduction:
16.30 – 16.35
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
– Carol Squires, Head of Economic Development, Croydon Borough Council
Keynote:
16.35 – 17.00
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
Driving, shaping, and enabling regional sustainable innovation – the role of university-business partnerships.
– Dr Joe Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB)
Innovation Awards 2023
17.00 – 17.45
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
– Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader, Richmond Council
– Mayor Jason Perry, Croydon
Concluding Remarks
17.45 – 17.50
LOCATION: Theatre, 1st floor
– Matthew Hamilton, Director, South London Partnership
Summit Reception
17.50 – 20.00 – dinner and refreshments
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
Welcome to the Summit Reception
18:05 – 18.10
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
– Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor of St Mary’s University
Minister Introduction
18:10 – 18.15
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
– Mayor Jason Perry, Croydon
Minister’s Address
18:15 – 18.25
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
– Paul Scully MP, Minister for London, Minister for Tech & Digital Economy
Vote of Thanks & Concluding Comments
18:25 – 18.30
LOCATION: Conservatory, 2nd floor
– Professor Rodney Day, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation, LSBU
