CISL and Full Vision Capital will host an Energy Innovation Forum convening of global investors, entrepreneurs, corporates and government funds committed to accelerating the clean energy transition.
A dramatic transition is taking place in the energy sector – creating huge opportunities and challenges. Driven by the need to phase out fossil fuels and decarbonise the global economy, businesses and governments around the world are leaning in to identify innovative new solutions and work to deploy them at the pace and scale required.
The event will provide attendees with:
- Front-row access to global innovation
Discover the most promising clean energy ventures and early-stage breakthroughs in the energy sector from US, Europe and China - Curated insights you won’t find elsewhere
Gain actionable insights on how to scale frontier tech, bridge the lab-to-market gap, and align with investor goals - Networking with like-minded peers and investors
Engage with senior figures from Octopus Energy, Kerogen Capital, EcoCeres, Stanford University Accelerator, InvestHK, Cambridge Enterprise alongside founders and investors.
Register now
This event is free of charge but requires advance registration. Availability is limited, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The organisers reserve the right to select attendees to ensure the audience is best suited to the nature and objectives of this prestigious event. We encourage you to secure your place without delay by registering now.
Agenda
09.00-10.00: Registration & Welcome Coffee
10.00-10.20: Welcome & Opening Remarks
- James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer, CISL
- Dr Peter Lee, Principal of Full Vision Capital and Founder of TERA-Award
10.20-10.40: Keynotes
- Dr Sai Shivareddy, Founder and CEO of Nyobolt
- Matti Lievonen, CEO of EcoCeres
10.40-11.15: Disruptive Energy Innovation: From Lab to Unicorns. Moderator: James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer, CISL
Panellists:
- Dr. Majid Keshavarz, CTO of EnerVenue
- Zoe Reich, Founding Partner of Octopus Energy Climate Ventures
- Philip KS Siu, Co-founder of EcoCeres
11.15-11.50: Bridging the Gap – Access to Capital & Build the Market. Moderator: James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer, CISL
Panellists:
- Jason Cheng, CEO and Founder, Kerogen Capital
- Ionel Nechiti, Board member and Investor Director of DexMat
- Olivia To, Senior Vice President (Sustainability) Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Invest HK
- Mahesh Santiapillai, Investment Manager (Software & DeepTech), Cambridge Enterprise
11.50-12.00: Closing Remarks. Prof. Cui Yi, Fortinet Founders Professor, Director of Stanford Sustainability Accelerator, Stanford University
12.00-13.30: Lunch break
13.30-14.30: Innovation Showcase: Deep Tech Spotlight
Ten startup founders will take to the stage to present breakthrough technologies driving cleaner, smarter energy for a sustainable future. The session will be followed by startups showcase exhibition and networking. Confirmed startups include:
- Dr. Martin Zhu, CEO & Co-Founder of i2Cool Limited (China/HK)
- Dr. Simon Wang, Co-Founder & CEO of Luquos Energy (China/HK)
- Jon Salazar, Founder & CEO, Gazelle Wind Power Limited (Ireland)
- Dr. Francis Lin, Co-Founder of HKTech Solar Limited (China/HK)
- Dr. John Archer, Founder of Hutanbio (UK)
- Dr Spencer Brennan, Neutreeno (UK)
- Tom Cox, Decent Energy (UK)
- Dr Justin Ma, Orange Power (UK)
14.30-15.30: Networking & Innovation Showcase
