🌍 The 12th Annual Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference
22 April 2026 | Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Turning Policy into Projects: Delivering Scotland’s Net-Zero Transition
The Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference 2026 is Scotland’s leading annual decarbonisation event — connecting the public and private sectors to accelerate delivery of net-zero projects across government estates, transport networks, and built environments.
Now in its 12th year, this flagship national conference is dedicated to forging public-private partnerships, showcasing cutting-edge clean technologies, and turning Scotland’s climate ambitions into funded, deliverable projects that drive measurable carbon reduction.
With the Scottish Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan 2026–2040 introducing bold new targets, and the landmark EPC Reform reshaping how buildings and estates are assessed and improved, the public sector faces a critical decade of delivery.
This conference provides the forum, insights, and partnerships to make it happen.
Over 300 senior delegates — from local authorities, housing associations, NHS estates, universities, and government agencies — will join industry leaders and innovators to exchange best practice, explore real-world solutions, and build strategic partnerships that accelerate Scotland’s transition to net zero.
🧭 Event Overview
The 2026 Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference aligns directly with national climate policy priorities and supports the Scottish Government’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.
The event bridges the gap between policy and implementation, providing practical pathways to decarbonise the public sector’s assets, infrastructure, and operations.
🏢 Why Attend
1️⃣ Forge Strategic Public–Private Partnerships
Scotland’s path to net zero depends on collaboration. This conference is the premier platform for connecting government departments, local authorities, and public bodies with private-sector innovators delivering energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart systems, and low-carbon infrastructure.
2️⃣ Explore Cutting-Edge Technologies and Innovations
Discover proven solutions in heat decarbonisation, retrofit design, building energy management, data monitoring, electrification, EV charging, and sustainable construction.
The event showcases the technologies and expertise driving real change across the UK’s public estate.
3️⃣ Overcome Deployment Barriers
Delegates will identify and address the key challenges in scaling net-zero projects — including funding, procurement, and delivery logistics. Practical workshops and panel sessions will provide clear, actionable strategies to unlock stalled projects and remove delivery obstacles.
4️⃣ Accelerate Project Delivery
With most attendees managing live or upcoming projects within 0–18 months, this event focuses on results-driven collaboration and case studies of successful public-sector decarbonisation — helping delegates implement faster, smarter, and more cost-effective solutions.
5️⃣ Lead the Transition to Net Zero
Be part of Scotland’s collective mission to decarbonise government operations, enhance energy independence, and meet statutory climate targets. Your participation supports the UK’s wider net-zero goals and demonstrates leadership in sustainability.
🔑 Event Highlights
🎤 Keynote Presentations from senior government officials, industry experts, and public-sector leaders.
💬 Panel Discussions on energy systems, retrofit, low-carbon transport, and digital innovation.
🧩 Interactive Workshops on EPC compliance, funding access, and project scaling.
🤝 Networking Sessions connecting public-sector project owners with vetted solution providers.
🏢 EPC Reform – What It Means and Why It Matters
Coming into effect in October 2026, Scotland’s EPC Reform marks a major shift in how the energy performance of buildings is evaluated and improved.
Key features include:
📉 EPC validity reduced from 10 to 5 years, driving regular reassessment and retrofit activity.
🧱 Introduction of the Heat Retention Rating (HRR) to prioritise insulation, airtightness, and fabric-first design.
⚙️ Measured performance over modelled estimates, closing the gap between theory and real-world energy use.
🔥 Alignment with low-carbon heat solutions, promoting the integration of heat pumps, heat networks, and smart control systems.
This regulatory overhaul creates major opportunities for both public bodies and private innovators to collaborate on building upgrades, renewable integration, and energy management at scale.
The Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference 2026 is the ideal forum to explore these opportunities, share expertise, and build project partnerships that ensure compliance and success.
🧱 Conference Themes for 2026
🏙️ 1. Decarbonising Cities, Regions & the Built Environment
Learn how public bodies are retrofitting housing, schools, hospitals, and civic infrastructure — aligning with EPC Reform and the Scottish Climate Change Plan to deliver low-carbon, energy-efficient estates.
🚗 2. Accelerating the Transition to Net-Zero Transport, Infrastructure & Mobility
Explore how Scotland is electrifying fleets, expanding EV charging networks, and investing in low-carbon transport systems. Hear from city leaders, fleet managers, and solution providers driving cleaner, smarter mobility.
🏗️ 3. Overcoming Design, Construction & Retrofit Challenges with Innovative Decarbonisation Technologies
Uncover how digital tools, modern construction methods, and emerging technologies are solving retrofit challenges and ensuring projects deliver measurable carbon savings and regulatory compliance.
⚙️ Our USP: Curated Connections, Real Projects
The Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference is not a trade show — it’s a curated ecosystem designed to deliver outcomes.
We don’t sell floor space; we match project needs with private-sector capabilities.
🎯 300 Pre-Qualified Delegates: Public-sector project owners with live or upcoming net-zero initiatives.
🤝 30 Hand-Selected Partners: Leading organisations providing technologies, funding, and delivery expertise.
🎙️ 18 Speaking Opportunities: 1 Platinum and 5 Gold Partners per session for maximum visibility.
🌐 12-Month Partnership via the Net Zero Club: Continued exposure through editorials, podcasts, and project films, reaching thousands of professionals nationwide.
Join Scotland’s most influential net-zero network — where government, academia, and industry collaborate to deliver the next generation of sustainable projects.
📅 Event Details
Date: 22 April 2026
Venue: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Delegates: 300 senior public-sector decision-makers
Partners: 25–30 private-sector innovators
👉 Visit: www.net-zero.scot
👉 Join the Net Zero Club: www.net-zeroclub.co.uk
