• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Wednesday May 3 2023
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Thames Valley businesses to address zero-carbon transition at International Green Technology Conference

Businesses from across the Thames Valley will meet in Reading next week to discuss the transition to a zero-carbon economy by 2050.

With clean growth presenting the most significant economic growth of the 21st century, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce says it is becoming more apparent that all businesses are under pressure to work towards a net-zero future and find ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

Businesses will meet at the headquarters of technology giant Microsoft in Reading on Thursday, May 11 for the International Green Technology Conference.

Hosted by CBE, chairman of the Digital Skills Partnership and former CEO of Cisco UK, the conference will hear from a host of experts, including:

• Luke Berry, Green Skills and Construction Training Manager, Windsor Forest Colleges Group
• Richard Collins, CEO, CSR Accreditation
• Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce
• Jesper Jonsson, Director of Medical Services, Owen Mumford
• Dr David Kingham, Executive Vice Chairman, Tokamak Energy
• Carrie Lambert, Head of Sustainability, Reaction Engines
• Hugh Milward, General Manager, Corporate, External and Legal, Microsoft UK
• Donna Modeste, Student Sustainability Officer, University College of Estate Management
• Ben Morrison, Senior Manager – Sustainability, EY
• Sarah Parsons, Director of Compliance, CityFibre
• Minal Patel, COO, Labcycle
• Carly Santer, Impact Officer, Bayer plc
• Sean Smith, CEO, Eden Research
• Professor Robert van De Noort, Vice-Chancellor, University of Reading
• Dr Kate Webb, The Kate Webb Partnership
• Ashley Wheaton, Principal, University College of Estate Management

The conference will feature 4 main sessions:

• What role does Green Technology play in the race to Net Zero?
• The Journey to Sustainable Change
• The Technology driving Sustainable Change
• What skills are needed locally and globally to reach the Net Zero Target?

Attendance costs £90 for members of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce and £150 for non-members.

For more information, or to book a place, visit https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/event-details/international-green-technology-conference/46981/