Join us in Birmingham for a dynamic and insightful session exploring how climate planning is evolving in devolved regions, with a spotlight on the West Midlands. This event will examine what’s working and what’s missing when it comes to regional approaches to net zero, and how stronger alignment between local, regional, and national policy and investment levers can accelerate impact. With a focus on the intersection of climate action, devolution, and digital innovation, we’ll unpack the strategic role of place-based planning, investment coordination, and regulatory frameworks in shaping successful net zero delivery.

Discussion areas:

  • What’s working in climate planning at the devolved and regional level – insights from the West Midlands
  • Gaps in investment, data, and delivery capability hindering regional progress
  • How national policy can better support local climate leadership
  • Aligning funding and regulatory levers to enable long-term climate planning
  • The role of digital tools and technologies in enabling integrated decision-making

Why attend:

  • Understand the regional context – gain insight into the strengths and challenges of climate planning in devolved regions, with lessons from the West Midlands.
  • Explore alignment opportunities – learn how policy and investment coordination across levels of government can unlock systemic net zero progress.
  • Hear from regional leaders – discover real examples of innovation and cross-sector collaboration driving local climate outcomes.
  • Engage with key stakeholders – connect with peers across government, industry, and civil society shaping the future of climate action and governance.
  • Contribute to the national conversation – help shape practical recommendations for bridging the gap between local ambition and national frameworks.

Format of the event:

  • Keynote speeches
  • Panel discussion
  • Roundtable
  • Networking

Speakers

John Booth

John Booth

Managing Director and Technical Director, Carbon3IT Ltd and National Data Centre Academy

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Louise Scott-Worrall

Louise Scott-Worrall

Partner, KPMG

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Why techUK members should join:

Scaling local net zero solutions goes beyond innovation—it requires meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships, and a deep understanding of place-based challenges. This roundtable offers techUK members a unique opportunity to engage directly with local authority leaders, regional stakeholders, and policy influencers in a focused, solution-oriented setting. By participating, tech providers can contribute to shaping practical, regionally aligned strategies and position themselves as trusted collaborators in delivering scalable, investable climate technologies tailored to local needs.

Why local authorities should join:

This roundtable offers local authorities a space to share lived experiences, identify common barriers, and explore collaborative solutions for progressing local net zero delivery. Through peer-to-peer exchange and direct engagement with tech innovators and ecosystem enablers, councils can access fresh thinking on funding models, workforce development, and policy alignment. The conversation will help surface region-specific opportunities and highlight where better integration across local, regional, and national levels can unlock climate ambition and drive more impactful outcomes.


Georgina Maratheftis

Georgina Maratheftis

Associate Director, Local Public Services, techUK

Ileana Lupsa

Ileana Lupsa

Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK

Francesca Richiusa

Francesca Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Josh Turpin

Josh Turpin

Programme Manager, Telecoms and Net Zero, techUK


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Alison Young

Alison Young

Associate Director Local Public Services, techUK

Ileana Lupsa

Ileana Lupsa

Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK

Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Georgina Maratheftis

Georgina Maratheftis

Associate Director, Local Public Services, techUK