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Changeworks Connects Conference 2025
Changeworks Connects Conference agenda
The Changeworks Connects Conference will feature a number of insightful talks and workshops, with guests from across Scotland’s retrofit scene.
While the agenda for the day is still being finalised, the below sessions are confirmed for the conference.
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8.30am-9.30am
Registration
9.30am
Welcome and opening comments
- Jo O’Hara, Chair and Changeworks board member
9.45am
Keynote speech
- Andrew Kerr, Climate-KIC
10.15am-10.40am
Break and networking
10.40am
Panel session 1: Enabling mass retrofit: National policy and role of local government
- Jackie Timmons, City of Edinburgh Council
- Rebecca Lovell, Energy Systems Catapult
- Patrick Mason, Scottish Government
- Gillian Campbell, Existing Homes Alliance
11.35am
Panel session 2: Role of retrofit agencies
- Jonathan Atkinson, People Powered Retrofit
- Sam Cribb, EcoCosi
- Pete McNeil, Centre for Sustainable Energy
- Chris Carus, Loco Home Retrofit
12.25pm-1.25pm
Lunch and networking
1.25pm
Panel session 3: Enablers of retrofit – Innovation
- Tony Eccott, Energy Systems Catapult
- Geroge Wilson, Snugg
- Adam Devine, Maryhill Housing Association
- Phil Daws, Queens Cross Housing Association
- Briony Beattie, Loreburn Housing Association
2.30pm-3pm
Break and networking
3pm
Panel session 4: Innovation with people and communities
- Paul Gilbert, South of Scotland Enterprise
- Ben Carter, Vattenfall
- Chris Morgan, John Gilbert Architects
- Laura Webb, Changeworks
3.55pm
Headline sponsor video
- IndiNature
4pm
Closing Statement
- Josiah Lockhart, Changeworks, Chief Executive
4.10pm
Conference Close
- Jo O’Hara, Chair and Changeworks board member
Aims of the Day
Changeworks Connects Conference attendees will benefit from:
- Examining retrofit from different angles to support cross-sector understanding of what’s needed to facilitate scaling retrofit delivery across Scotland.
- Learning about different approaches and innovative retrofit solutions being piloted to overcome barriers and achieve progress.
- Hearing about new market solutions and supply chain opportunities.
- Listening to innovators and industry leaders on real case studies.
- Networking with organisations from across Scotland, sharing insight into removing barriers and demonstrating the positive action that is being taken to support communities in Scotland’s just transition to net zero.