Catalysing future-ready technologies for smarter power, water and industrial systems

Global clean technology is entering a critical phase as electricity demand rises, clean energy deployment accelerates and infrastructure faces growing pressure to become more flexible and resilient. IEA and IRENA data show renewable capacity continuing to expand towards 2030, while grid modernisation, energy storage and resilience emerge as defining priorities. Geopolitical shifts are further reinforcing the need for secure, diversified energy systems and stronger infrastructure planning.

The challenge extends beyond decarbonisation: energy, water and industrial systems must integrate variable renewables, support electrification, enable digital growth and maintain reliable services under climate and operational pressures.

The Cleantech Theatre will convene utilities leaders to showcase the technologies accelerating the transformation of power, water and industrial systems. Covering clean generation, hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation, AI-driven utilities, smart grids, storage, water innovation and sustainable mobility, the theatre will highlight solutions shaping the next phase of clean infrastructure.

 

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KEY TOPICS COVERED

FIRM & CLEAN POWER

FIRM & CLEAN POWER

  • Solar, wind & hybrid generation ​
  • Advanced gas turbines ​
  • Nuclear (SMRs & advanced reactors) ​
  • Long-duration energy storage ​
  • Grid-forming technologies ​

HYDROGEN & POWER-TO-X

HYDROGEN & POWER-TO-X

  • Green & blue hydrogen
  • Electrolysers
  • Hydrogen storage & transport
  • Ammonia
  • Synthetic fuels 

INDUSTRIAL DECARBONISATION TECHNOLOGIES

INDUSTRIAL DECARBONISATION TECHNOLOGIES

  • CCUS ​
  • Direct Air Capture ​
  • Carbon removals ​
  • Waste-to-energy ​
  • Industrial electrification ​
  • Waste heat recovery ​

AI-POWERED UTILITY TRANSFORMATION

AI-POWERED UTILITY TRANSFORMATION

  • AI for grid optimisation
  • Autonomous utility operations
  • Digital twins
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Asset monitoring
  • Demand forecasting

SMART GRIDS, DERS & GRID FLEXIBILITY

SMART GRIDS, DERS & GRID FLEXIBILITY

  • DERs ​
  • Microgrids ​
  • Smart grids
  • Grid automation and optimisation
  • Edge computing
  • Semiconductors

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC UTILITIES

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC UTILITIES

  • Clean, connected and community energy
  • Next-generation AMI
  • Customer engagement platforms
  • Behavioural energy efficiency
  • Distributed energy optimisation
  • Energy communities

CYBERSECURITY & DIGITAL TRUST

CYBERSECURITY & DIGITAL TRUST

  • Cyber resilience
  • AI-enabled threat detection
  • Data governance
  • Critical infrastructure protection

WATER INNOVATION

WATER INNOVATION

  • Water reuse ​
  • Zero-liquid discharge ​
  • Renewable-powered desalination ​
  • Water-energy nexus ​
  • AI & IoT for water optimisation ​
  • Smart water infrastructure ​

CLIMATE ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGIES

CLIMATE ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGIES

  • Nature-based water infrastructure ​
  • Climate resilience ​
  • Flood & drought technologies ​
  • District energy systems​
  • Transboundary water cooperation ​

FUTURE MOBILITY

FUTURE MOBILITY

  • EV charging & fleet electrification
  • Advanced batteries
  • Hydrogen mobility
  • E-fuels ​
  • Integrated transport-energy-water infrastructure
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