Decarbonising Transport: Bust or boom for the automotive industry?

We're excited to announce the next Future of Technology Series at the Science Gallery London. Join us for an insightful and forward-thinking event as we explore the future of transportation and the critical shift towards sustainability.

What is the future for decarbonising transport?

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Key topics will include

Session 1: Electrification Only – Boom or Bust?

We kick off with an in-depth look at the role of electrification in the current automotive landscape. Our panel of experts will discuss the current landscape, the transition to electric vehicles, and the potential for decarbonisation technologies to revolutionise heavy-duty vehicles. Is electrification the only answer?

Session 2: Status Quo or Something Else?

In the afternoon, we’ll shift our focus to alternative strategies for decarbonising transportation. Our second panel of experts will cover exciting topics like the future of urban mobility, the impact of connected and autonomous vehicles, and new ownership models. We’ll also explore innovative light transport solutions that could shape the cities of tomorrow.

Agenda
TIME TITLE SPEAKER TITLE
10:30 Arrival, refreshments and networking

Arrival, refreshments and networking
11:00 Welcome from Chair

Steve Sapsford

Academic Advisory Group Lead, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Welcome from Chair

Steve Sapsford

Academic Advisory Group Lead, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
11:10 Session 1: Electrification Only – Boom or Bust?

Session 1: Electrification Only – Boom or Bust?
11:10 Keynote

Patricia Thornley

Director, Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute - Aston University

Keynote

Patricia Thornley

Director, Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute - Aston University
11:40 Making a success of the UK ZEV mandate

Andy Poole

Head of Environment at Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Making a success of the UK ZEV mandate

Andy Poole

Head of Environment at Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
11:50 What do we need to make a UK Hydrogen refuelling network possible?

Brendan Bilton

CTO and Founder, Element-2 Ltd.

What do we need to make a UK Hydrogen refuelling network possible?

Brendan Bilton

CTO and Founder, Element-2 Ltd.
12:00 Sustainable fuels - an option that shouldn't be ignored

John Cooper

former Director General, FuelsEurope

Sustainable fuels - an option that shouldn't be ignored

John Cooper

former Director General, FuelsEurope
12:10 Panel discussion

Panel discussion
12:55 Lunch and networking

Lunch and networking
14:00 Session 2: Status Quo or Something Else?

Session 2: Status Quo or Something Else?
14:00 Keynote

Mark Riley

Delivery Design Manager – Process and Equipment, Royal Mail

Keynote

Mark Riley

Delivery Design Manager – Process and Equipment, Royal Mail
14:20 Emissions effects of connected and automated vehicles

Ianto Guy

Vehicle Safety and Technology Consultant, TRL

Emissions effects of connected and automated vehicles

Ianto Guy

Vehicle Safety and Technology Consultant, TRL
14:30 Technology – will it ever satisfy us?

Gunwant Dhadyalla

Director Automotive Electronics Systems Innovation Network, AESIN

Technology – will it ever satisfy us?

Gunwant Dhadyalla

Director Automotive Electronics Systems Innovation Network, AESIN
14:40 Transport decarbonisation and car dependency – breaking the cycle

Mark Urbanowski

Principal Engineer for Micromobility, WMG - University of Warwick

Transport decarbonisation and car dependency – breaking the cycle

Mark Urbanowski

Principal Engineer for Micromobility, WMG - University of Warwick
14:50 How can we ensure the future of transport is inclusive?

Felicity Kelly

Head of Connected Mobility, Motability

How can we ensure the future of transport is inclusive?

Felicity Kelly

Head of Connected Mobility, Motability
15:00 Panel discussion

Panel discussion
15:45 Chair wrap up and concluding remarks

Chair wrap up and concluding remarks
16:00 Drinks reception

Drinks reception

Meet the speakers

  • Steve Sapsford

    Academic Advisory Group Lead, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

  • Patricia Thornley

    Director, Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute - Aston University

  • Andy Poole

    Head of Environment at Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

  • Brendan Bilton

    CTO and Founder, Element-2 Ltd.

  • John Cooper

    former Director General, FuelsEurope

  • Mark Riley

    Delivery Design Manager – Process and Equipment, Royal Mail

  • Ianto Guy

    Vehicle Safety and Technology Consultant, TRL

  • Gunwant Dhadyalla

    Director Automotive Electronics Systems Innovation Network, AESIN

  • Mark Urbanowski

    Principal Engineer for Micromobility, WMG - University of Warwick

  • Felicity Kelly

    Head of Connected Mobility, Motability

Benefits of the event

The Future of Technology Series aims to illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing the global automotive industry. Each event brings together key industry figures and leading academics to discuss, debate and challenge the way we think about a wide range of innovations.
Join us for an insightful discussion that promises to be both educational and inspiring, whether you’re a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur.

APC are delighted to welcome The Engineer as the media partner for this Future of Technology series event.