Overview
The Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference is delivered as a single-stream, strategy-led programme — meaning every delegate stays in the same room throughout the entire day.
No competing breakout tracks.
No diluted audiences.
No missed content.
The programme is structured to support real-world project delivery across Scotland’s public estates, infrastructure and net-zero systems, bringing together:
Public-sector project owners and decision-makers
Private-sector organisations with proven technologies and solutions
Procurement experts
Policy and infrastructure leaders
Senior Scottish Government officials will be invited to deliver keynote updates.
Final speakers will be confirmed once the new Cabinet is appointed following the May 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election.
This ensures all ministerial content is fully aligned with the latest national priorities.
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John Curtis
Chair, Net Zero Club
Conference Chair – All Sessions
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Lesley Peaty
Regional Director, Scottish Procurement Alliance
Keynote – Session 3: Procurement, Retrofit & Decarbonisation
Additional keynote speakers — including senior Scottish Government ministers — will be announced once Cabinet appointments are confirmed after the 2026 election.
Programme at a Glance
Session 1 — Morning
Decarbonising Cities, Regions & the Built Environment
Session 2 — Late Morning / Early Afternoon
Decarbonising Cities, Regions & the Built Environment
Session 3 — Afternoon
Overcoming Design, Construction & Retrofit Challenges with Innovative Decarbonisation Technologies
All networking takes place in the Networking Zone during major breaks, allowing delegates and partners to discuss live and upcoming projects.
FULL RUNNING ORDER
09:15 – 09:25
John Curtis (Confirmed)
Chair’s Opening Address
Welcome and context
Scotland’s net-zero journey
How the programme supports real-world delivery
09:15 – 09:25
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action & Energy (Invited)
Keynote — Climate Action & Energy
Focus areas will include:
Heat decarbonisation & national delivery pathways
Energy systems, LHEES and public-sector alignment
Funding, regulation and government guidance
09:35 – 10:25
09:35 – 09:45
09:45 – 09:55
10:05 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:25
10:25 – 10:40
Case study themes this session may include:
Heat networks
Large-scale retrofit
Public estate decarbonisation
Local energy systems
Smart buildings & optimisation
Platinum Partner
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Gold Partner
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Gold Partner
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Gold Partner
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Q&A Panel
10:40 – 12:00
Interactive Refreshment Break in the Networking Zone
12:00 - 12:10
09:35 – 09:45
09:45 – 09:55
10:05 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:25
10:25 – 10:40
Keynote — Transport Decarbonisation
Cabinet Secretary for Transport (Invited)
Final minister will be confirmed post-election.
Focus areas may include
• Fleet electrification
• Public transport infrastructure
• Mobility hubs
• Systems integration
Partner Presentations
Platinum Partner
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Gold Partner
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Gold Partner
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Gold Partner
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Q&A Panel
13:15 - 14:30
5-Star Buffet Lunch & Networking
14:30 - 14:40
09:35 – 09:45
09:45 – 09:55
10:05 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:25
10:25 – 10:40
Keynote — Procurement, Frameworks & Retrofit Deliver
Lesley Peaty (Confirmed)
Regional Director, Scottish Procurement Alliance
Partner Presentations
Platinum Partner
Presentation Title: TBC
Gold Partner
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Gold Partner
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Gold Partner
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Q&A Panel
13:15 - 14:30
Q & A Panel
13:15 - 14:30
Closing Address
Minister for Climate Action (Invited)
(To be confirmed after the election)