Clean Energy UK 2025
Clean Energy UK 2025 brought together the region’s top experts and leading organisations. The conference – delivered in partnership with Net Zero North East England and The North East Combined Authority – united more than 400 leaders and innovators from the energy, infrastructure, skills and finance sectors for a landmark one-day event focused on accelerating the UK’s clean energy transition.
The event brought together senior decision-makers, industry experts, and policymakers to share ideas, explore opportunities and shape the region’s pathway toward a net zero future. Across three dynamic stages – Power UP, Skill UP, and Scale UP – delegates heard from over 60 expert speakers who offered fresh perspectives, practical strategies and real-world examples of progress in renewable energy, workforce development, investment and green innovation.
From exploring innovative clean energy solutions to discussing the future skills needed to drive sustainable growth, the conference provided a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and inspiration – reinforcing the North East’s pivotal role at the forefront of the UK’s clean energy revolution.
The conference will return on 19th November 2026, following the momentum of its inaugural year to bring together even more decision-makers and innovators, showcase cutting-edge clean energy projects and accelerate the UK’s transition to a net zero future.
Exhibitor - Jonathan Inglesfield, Barnsley College
"Passion and enthusiasm from the introductory panel speaker on how we intend tackling the emerging technologies. Inspiring and thought provoking, leading with confidence."
Speaker - Amy Wanless, Square One Law
"Incredibly impressive event. Certainly one I will want to attend and be part of again. Key decision makers were at the event, which really made a difference."
Speaker - Danielle Portsmouth, ORE Catapult
"Open innovation opportunities (from key note speaker) was discussed throughout the day and there was a lot of discussions about how we can apply this notion further across the NE and wider to optimise the UK's opportunities"
Speaker - Tom Glyn-Jones, Environment Agency
"Lots of energy from those participating in networking events between speaking sessions. Good variability of speakers from different sectors with particular focus on the North East."
Delegate - Rich Hurst, Durham County Council
"Thoroughly enjoyed Kim McGuiness' rousing call to shout about the benefits of clean energy to the north east region."
2025 Highlights
