Connected Places Summit 2026: Powering the transport of the future with clean energy

From offshore wind creating energy independence for maritime, the electrification of rail, moving freight via eTrucks, and the sustainable fuel alternatives for aviation, learn how the integration of new technologies and expanded infrastructure will allow the UK to meet net zero goals while also creating a more efficient transport network. This session from the Connected Places Summit 2026 was chaired by Lucy Yu, Non-Executive Director, Connected Places Catapult, alongside James Wright, HSE Leader, Port of Tyne; Michael Boxwell, Founder & Corporate Development Officer, Voltempo; Sophie Eynon, Project Manager – Electric Vehicles, Places for London; and Antti Suikkanen, Head of Business Development, International Business/eMobility, LADEC.