Tuesday
Infrastructure
8:30am Hilton Liverpool City Centre Liverpool
Open to All
Join Prosper in partnership with the Net Zero Technology Centre for our fringe event at Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
As the UK accelerates toward Net Zero, applied innovation is the engine driving the regeneration of industrial heartlands like Grangemouth. Join us for a dynamic breakfast panel including Michael Shanks MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, to explore how cutting-edge technologies, smart policy, and public-private collaboration can revitalise carbon-intensive sites—turning legacy infrastructure into hubs of clean growth.
From hydrogen and CCUS to digital systems and circular economy models, we’ll spotlight the real-world innovations transforming British industry—and the bold leadership needed to scale them. A must-attend for delegates passionate about climate, jobs, and the future of UK manufacturing and place-based renewal.
NB: Please note that this event is not in the secure zone and so accreditation from the Labour Party is not required to attend our fringe event. It would be helpful if attendees register in advance with us, to provide an indication of numbers.
Michael Shanks was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on 9 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Rutherglen in October 2023. Michael was a secondary school teacher and previously worked in the third sector on reducing offending. He ran a charity for disabled children for 15 years and is a trustee of 3 other charitable organisations.
With over a decade of experience supporting the development of major gas production and storage projects, Rosie now plays a key role in advancing low-carbon hydrogen projects. Rosie is currently focused on shaping Centrica’s hydrogen strategy for the Humber region, applying a whole energy systems approach to transform legacy infrastructure into clean energy assets. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity in engineering and works to inspire and support the next generation of STEM professionals.
As Vice President, Darren leads a brilliant team of over 6,500 people working on some of the region’s biggest energy projects, from power generation to grid and renewable technologies. Over the last decade, Siemens has invested more than £1 billion in facilities across the UK, including Aberdeen, Hull, Lincoln, Manchester, Newcastle, Ulverston, and Worcester. Darren began his career in the energy sector as an apprentice engineer in Newcastle back in 1998. Across his 35-year career, he has had the opportunity to work in the energy sector around the world, including in Switzerland, Canada, and the Middle East.
Donna is the Vice President of the Scottish Energy Forum who has extensive experience in the energy sector with a background in leading multidisciplined teams deliver successful subsea and surface projects, commercial and business development opportunities. Donna has extensive experience in delivering large subsea capital projects, managing complex commercial partnerships, securing government funding and as part of a small team founded Veri Energy which is leading the transformation of the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland into Europe’s largest energy hub to provide a range of industrial decarbonisation solutions.
Niki Chambers is a seasoned energy professional with over 30 years of experience, specialising in subsea, flow assurance, and technology development. Passionate about advancing technologies to achieve energy transition goals, Niki has a proven track record of managing and delivering engineering and technology projects across the full lifecycle.
As Head of Technology Services at NZTC, Niki leads efforts to provide insights and foresights that accelerate net-zero and sustainability goals. Key contributions include developing a tool to connect NZTC projects to net-zero roadmaps, shaping joint industry collaborations, and providing technical expertise in flow assurance for hydrogen and CO₂ projects.
Niki holds a BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds.
