Innovation Zero World Congress 2025

The Innovation Zero World Congress is set to return for its third edition on April 29th and 30th, 2025, at Olympia London.

Supported by the UK Government, this premier event aims to accelerate the global transition to a low carbon economy by uniting innovators, policymakers, financiers, and business leaders from various sectors.

What is Innovation Zero World Congress?

Innovation Zero World Congress is the UK’s largest net zero congress dedicated to addressing the critical climate crisis through collaborative efforts among diverse sectors and stakeholders. This event serves as a vital platform where policymakers, business leaders, innovators, funders, and sustainability professionals gather to bridge existing knowledge and communication gaps that hinder effective climate action.

By attending Innovation Zero, participants will have the chance to engage with industry leaders and gain insights into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices, while also forming valuable partnerships aimed at fostering a low carbon economy.

The congress aims to create a community that cultivates a cross-sector innovation culture, empowering all attendees to contribute to a sustainable future where both humanity and the planet can thrive.

Event Overview

When: 29th – 30th of April, 2025
Where: Olympia London – Link in Google maps
Price: super early-bird discounted rate of £445+VAT is available until 4th March. Usual rate £895+VAT. Online registration
Programme: Daily Schedule
Website: https://www.innovationzero.com/ 

Innovation Zero stands as the UK’s largest net zero congress, dedicated to transforming systems for a sustainable future.

The 2025 congress is expected to attract over 10,000 delegates, featuring more than 500 speakers and 300 exhibitors across 250 content sessions.

The event serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration, breaking down silos, and driving impactful progress towards global emissions reduction.

Key Forums and Theatres

The 2025 programme boasts 14 high-level forums and theatres, including dedicated forums on:

These forums are designed to provide delegates with the latest insights and developments in the transformation to a low carbon economy.

Notable Speakers

The congress will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:

• Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE: Co-Chair of Innovation Zero and CEO of the Green Finance Institute.
• Baroness Bryony Worthington: Co-Chair of Innovation Zero and key architect of the UK’s Climate Change Act.
• Greg Jackson: CEO of Octopus Energy.
• Emma Pinchbeck: CEO of the Climate Change Committee.
• Miatta Fahnbulleh MP: Minister for Energy Consumers, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

These leaders exemplify the congress’s mission to provide a platform for innovation in its broadest sense, encompassing technology, policy, finance, and business models.

Registration Details

Registration for Innovation Zero World Congress 2025 is now open.

Delegates are encouraged to secure their attendance early to be part of this pivotal event driving the global low carbon transformation.

IAConnects at Innovation Zero

To showcase how scalable IoT solutions can support the energy transition and drive sustainability, IAconnects is partnering with Beckhoff Automation at this year’s Innovation Zero World. Together, they are advancing innovation across energy transition, the built environment, industrial decarbonisation, transport, and environmental markets.

This collaboration equips businesses with powerful tools for smarter, more efficient operations. Key solutions include energy monitoring, HVAC optimisation, air quality monitoring, and predictive maintenance, all aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and meeting sustainability goals. These technologies provide granular insights, enhance operational processes, and support compliance with regulations, while unlocking opportunities for investment in sustainability initiatives.

At Innovation Zero, IAconnects will demonstrate its advanced IoT solutions, featuring real-time performance monitoring, robust data aggregation and analysis capabilities, and systems that are scalable and seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructures.

Beckhoff complements this with automated solutions, from sensors to data analytics, designed to reduce environmental footprints and optimise energy use.

This partnership highlights a shared commitment to innovation, decarbonisation, and resilience, delivering practical solutions for businesses to achieve measurable progress toward net-zero targets and sustainable operations.

Their notable key speaker list includes:

Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of the Climate Change Committee: Expertise on policies and frameworks for achieving net-zero, relevant to building efficiency. 

Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy: Focus on urban sustainability and environmental strategies, aligning with smart city solutions. 

Claudine Blamey, Chief Sustainability Officer at Aviva: Extensive experience in embedding sustainability into corporate strategies 

Ewan Andrew, President of Global Supply & Procurement and Chief Sustainability Officer at Diageo: Expertise in global supply chain sustainability, offering insights for IoT solutions in operations. 

Sir Alex Chisholm, Chair of EDF UK: Perspectives on energy investments and the role of smart technologies in achieving sustainability goals. 

Innovation Zero is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy by connecting innovators, funders, policymakers, and business leaders. Through its flagship World Congress and upcoming events in America and MENA regions, Innovation Zero provides critical spaces for collaboration, breaking down silos, and driving large-scale, impactful progress toward global emissions reduction.