Bringing the Heat - Geothermal x Heat Networks

24 Jun 2026
South Gallery Rooms
Start-Ups, Scale-Ups & Innovators

This workshop will explore how geothermal energy can power modern heat networks to deliver sustainable, low-carbon heating.

A look at innovative ways to harness underground heat and transform urban energy systems.

Our panelists will tackle key topics:

  • Scaling Heat Networks + Geothermal - the UK opportunity
  • European Heat Network + Geothermal - knowledge transfer
  • Education + Engagement - raising awareness and changing mindsets
  • Investment + Funding - bridging the gap, business model innovation and de-risking
  • Heat for Good - waste heat reuse, feeling the transition, winning public support

After the initial panel session, we will convene our collective panel and audience roundtable breakout discussion.

Lorefully AI event intelligence technology will be on hand to ensure we retain all the nuance and insights from the entire room - your voice matters. Speakers + Audience + Roundtable Breakouts.

Structured discussions from key questions will be captured; post-event, we will publish an in-depth report to all attendees, which draws on the entire sessions anonymised data.

This ensures everyone retains the shared knowledge and experience - come and be a key voice in the event!

Speakers
Kane Watkinson
Kane Watkinson, Founder - Konfab
Steve Hunt
Steve Hunt, Co-Founder / Operations & Development Director - Ener-Vate
Tony Bryan
Tony Bryan, Development Director - Star Energy Group plc
Anne Murrell
Anne Murrell, CEO - Geothermal UK
Meghan Newman
Meghan Newman, Heat Policy Manager - ADE: Heat Networks