Keynote and Plenary Sessions

Since 2019, our plenary and keynote speakers have deliberated on challenges, scenarios, and presented potential solutions, mapping out the trajectory towards achieving the 2050 Net Zero goals. Time, as they say, flies swiftly, and in the six years that have passed, we've already traversed nearly a fifth of the time allocated until 2050. The keynote will invite us each to pause and to collectively reflect on our progress thus far. Have we indeed traversed 20% of this transformative journey? More importantly, are adjustments necessary for us to stay on course and achieve our objectives within the stipulated time frame?

Professor Mary Ryan
Vice Provost for Research and
Enterprise and the Armourers
Imperial College London
Moderator

Simon Burr
Group Director of Engineering, Technology and Safety
Rolls-Royce
Speaker

Dr. Verena Klapdor
Senior Vice President
Siemens Energy
Speaker

Tim Lieuwen
Executive Director
Georgia Institute of Technology
Speaker

We will focus on achievements on the journey towards net zero and sustainability, aiming to discuss actual delivery rather than on future plans and projections. We will delve into the most disruptive technologies such as electrification, hydrogen, and other innovative solutions that transcend the realm of traditional gas turbine technology. These discussions and exchanges will be instrumental in shaping our collective roadmap, steering us toward a sustainable and innovative future.

Mathias Andriamisaina
Head of Hydrogen Demonstrators
AIRBUS
Speaker

Seiichi Ibaraki
General Manager, Research & Innovation Center
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Speaker

Michael Cervenka
Chief Technology Officer
Vertical Aerospace
Speaker

Kwame Bekoe
Commercial Director
Zero Petroleum Ltd.
Speaker

Ricardo Martinez-Botas
Professor of Turbo Machinery
Imperial College London
Moderator

Raul Vazquez Diaz
Chief of Aerothermal Technology and Fellow in Aerodynamic
Rolls-Royce
Moderator