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Past Events

Since its founding in 2022, CUETS has hosted distinguished academics, industry experts, and visionary change-makers. Guest lectures are usually in the format of a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A, often ending with a networking session at a local pub. Panel events usually involve three experts on a subject, with moderated discussion followed by audience Q&A. Our events are intended to improve understanding and promote healthy debate. Open to everyone.

CEO Centre for Net Zero, Octopus Energy

CEO Centre for Net Zero, Octopus Energy

CEO Centre for Net Zero, Octopus Energy

Lucy Yu

Lucy Yu

CEO Centre for Net Zero, Octopus Energy

14 Mar 2024
Using Data and AI to Deliver a Sustainable Global Energy System

Energy Idea Challenge 2024

Energy Idea Challenge 2024

24 Feb 2024
Transforming the UK's Energy Independence

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Professor Sian Dutton

Professor Sian Dutton

University of Cambridge

21 Feb 2024
Designing and Understanding Materials for Energy Applications

Dr Shobana Sivanendran (Aurora Energy Research), Terry Macalister (Journalist and Film Maker), Guy Buckenham (EDF Energy)

Dr Shobana Sivanendran (Aurora Energy Research), Terry Macalister (Journalist and Film Maker), Guy Buckenham (EDF Energy)

Dr Shobana Sivanendran (Aurora Energy Research), Terry Macalister (Journalist and Film Maker), Guy Buckenham (EDF Energy)

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Dr Shobana Sivanendran (Aurora Energy Research), Terry Macalister (Journalist and Film Maker), Guy Buckenham (EDF Energy)

25 Jan 2024
UK Energy Policy: Road to Net Zero

Policy Manager, Form Energy

Policy Manager, Form Energy

Policy Manager, Form Energy

Cillian Totterdell

Cillian Totterdell

Policy Manager, Form Energy

5 Dec 2023
Energy Storage for a Better World

Special Advisor to CTO, Shell

Special Advisor to CTO, Shell

Special Advisor to CTO, Shell

Paul Bogers

Paul Bogers

Special Advisor to CTO, Shell

16 Nov 2023
The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy System

Senior Consultant, ERM

Senior Consultant, ERM

Senior Consultant, ERM

William Drake

William Drake

Senior Consultant, ERM

15 Nov 2023
Transport Decarbonisation: The Road Ahead

Chairman, Rolls Royce SMR

Chairman, Rolls Royce SMR

Chairman, Rolls Royce SMR

Paul Stein

Paul Stein

Chairman, Rolls Royce SMR

7 Nov 2023
The Engineering Reality of Decarbonisation and the Role of Nuclear Energy

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Professor Alexei Lapkin

Professor Alexei Lapkin

University of Cambridge

24 Oct 2023
The Role of Green Chemistry in Zero-Carbon Fuel Synthesis

Co-Founder and CSO, Levidian Nanosystems

Co-Founder and CSO, Levidian Nanosystems

Co-Founder and CSO, Levidian Nanosystems

Professor Krzysztof Koziol

Professor Krzysztof Koziol

Co-Founder and CSO, Levidian Nanosystems

17 Oct 2023
Better than Net Zero: the World Built on Graphene and Powered by Hydrogen

Tech Finance & Entrepreneurship Garden Party

Tech Finance & Entrepreneurship Garden Party

22 Oct 2023

CEO, Caldera

CEO, Caldera

CEO, Caldera

James Macnaghten

James Macnaghten

CEO, Caldera

26 Apr 2023
Heat Batteries – what they are and why they are so important for decarbonisation

Genvia

Genvia

Genvia

Adam Bowler

Adam Bowler

Genvia

16 Mar 2023
Genvia & Hydrogen Production for Decarbonising Industry

Energy Idea Challenge 2023

Energy Idea Challenge 2023

11 Mar 2023

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Ryan Jenkinson

Ryan Jenkinson

University of Cambridge

9 Feb 2023
Making the Future Energy System a Reality

Chief Technologist, UK Atomic Energy Authority

Chief Technologist, UK Atomic Energy Authority

Chief Technologist, UK Atomic Energy Authority

Michael Gorley

Michael Gorley

Chief Technologist, UK Atomic Energy Authority

8 Feb 2023
UK Fusion Landscape

Operations Director, Holtec

Operations Director, Holtec

Operations Director, Holtec

Gareth Thomas

Gareth Thomas

Operations Director, Holtec

2 Dec 2022
Small Nuclear Reactors and the Energy Transition

PhD Candidate at Tsinghua University

PhD Candidate at Tsinghua University

PhD Candidate at Tsinghua University

Xin Sun

Xin Sun

PhD Candidate at Tsinghua University

1 Dec 2022
Critical Materials for Battery Sustainability

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Professor Laura Torrente

Professor Laura Torrente

University of Cambridge

10 Nov 2022
Ammonia: a Carbon-Free Fuel for Long-Term Renewable Energy Storage

Konstantin Chebotar (VP, Bluewater PE), Dr Clara Galeazzi (University of Cambridge)

Konstantin Chebotar (VP, Bluewater PE), Dr Clara Galeazzi (University of Cambridge)

Konstantin Chebotar (VP, Bluewater PE), Dr Clara Galeazzi (University of Cambridge)

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Konstantin Chebotar (VP, Bluewater PE), Dr Clara Galeazzi (University of Cambridge)

23 Nov 2022
The Economics of the Energy Transition

Professor Sam Stranks

Professor Sam Stranks

13 Oct 2022
Solar Energy - Challenges and How Perovskites Will Help

Garden Party

Garden Party

15 Oct 2022

Senior VP of Engineering, BP

Senior VP of Engineering, BP

Senior VP of Engineering, BP

Aleida Rios

Aleida Rios

Senior VP of Engineering, BP

23 Feb 2022
From IOC to IEC - Critical Role of CCUS and Hydrogen

CTO, Climeworks

CTO, Climeworks

CTO, Climeworks

Dr Carlos Haertel

Dr Carlos Haertel

CTO, Climeworks

28 Apr 2022
The Role of Direct Air Capture (DAC) in Net Zero and Decarbonization Efforts

G3 Energy Summit 2022

G3 Energy Summit 2022

19 Mar 2022
The Multifaceted Energy Transition

Nuclear Engineer, Fusion for Energy

Nuclear Engineer, Fusion for Energy

Nuclear Engineer, Fusion for Energy

Dr Alfredo Portone

Dr Alfredo Portone

Nuclear Engineer, Fusion for Energy

24 Mar 2022
Nuclear Fusion and the Promises of a New Nuclear Era

Energy Idea Challenge 2022

Energy Idea Challenge 2022

26 Feb 2022

Bas Sudermeijer (BCG), Martin Towns (BP), Peter Hammond (CCm Technologies), Dan Hancu (U.S. Department of Energy)

Bas Sudermeijer (BCG), Martin Towns (BP), Peter Hammond (CCm Technologies), Dan Hancu (U.S. Department of Energy)

Bas Sudermeijer (BCG), Martin Towns (BP), Peter Hammond (CCm Technologies), Dan Hancu (U.S. Department of Energy)

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Bas Sudermeijer (BCG), Martin Towns (BP), Peter Hammond (CCm Technologies), Dan Hancu (U.S. Department of Energy)

2 Aug 2022
Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage

Executive VP, Equinor

Executive VP, Equinor

Executive VP, Equinor

Al Cook

Al Cook

Executive VP, Equinor

31 Jan 2022
Blue Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Storage

Upcoming Michaelmas 2024 events

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