Decarb Connect UK 2026 on 15-16 April in Central London is your opportunity to go beyond the headlines, hear directly from leaders from industry, government and finance to distinguish between the glossy press releases and the decisions that will actually move the needle on emission reduction in the UK.
You’ll join a curated event bringing the full ecosystem together to share insights, project updates and investment strategies to move this forward.
What’s new in 2026?
Across the decarb ecosystem, we’re hearing that the main hurdle for deploying projects is not the technology, but the finance and the policy environment to support it. That’s why the 2026 programme puts investment pathways at the centre:
Day 1: Focuses on industrial strategy, the UK energy system, and the commercial and regulatory steps to FID.
Day 2: Deep dive into breakthrough tech, scale-up challenges, and investment strategies from across the capital stack.
What else is there?
Now entering our fourth year of Decarb Connect UK – the event has a proven track record of connecting industrial leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators for two days of practical insight, deal-making, and real-world lessons. You’ll rub shoulders with 40+ speakers, enjoy deeper networking (including roundtables and speed-networking), and access analytical sessions shaped by what the sector says it needs most.
“It’s clear we need a community to crack decarbonisation, and the Decarb Connect series is making this happen.”
Jarrod Hart, Technology Director, Imerys
“This event this week is really really valuable for us because it’s a way to physically be in the same space and have those small
conversations that really make a difference.”
Malcolm Kent, Head of Carbon Storage, CGG
“A really interesting conference that looked at the strategic methods of decarbonising the UK at scale.”
Peter Runacres, Head of Urban Futures, Earls Court Development Company
Hear from emitters and developers who have already reached FID, gain insights from Peak Cluster and the National Wealth Fund, and explore demand-led signals for low-carbon materials with companies like LEGO, 7-Steel and Synthomer. Investors including Societe Generale, Macquarie, Clean Energy Ventures, Climate Investments and others will share practical guidance on unlocking capital.
Simon Willis
CEO Heidelberg Materials UK
Stuart Jefford
Senior Director of Climate Strategy LEGO Group
Martin Doherty
Director of Energy Transition Encirc
Matt Browell-Hook
Energy Transition, Decommissioning and Projects Director Spirit Energy
Sara Habib
Head of Future Price Controls, National Grid
Hannah-Mei Andrews
Investment Director, Venture Capital Climate Investment (CI)
Elli Argyrou
Head of Ventures & Partnerships Titan Materials
