EmpowerCymru 2026 Programme
We are delighted to share with you the EmpowerCymru 2026 programme.
Showcasing Wales’ pathway to industrial growth
Tuesday 29th September 2026
Techniquest
Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW
Tickets are available to buy here: EmpowerCymru 2026 Tickets, Tuesday 29 September • 9:30 AM – 4 PM | Eventbrite
| Time | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 10:10 | Welcome to EmpowerCymru Kick-start the day with an introduction to EmpowerCymru from Steffan Powell, and discover the people, projects and partnerships that are driving Wales’ industrial future. | Steffan Powell, Chair |
| 10:20 | Keynote Address | Adam Price MS, Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity, and Energy |
| 10:35 | Keynote Address | Michelle T. Davies, Jones Day | Chair of Net Zero Industry Wales |
| 10:50 | How can the Well-being of Future Generations Act support a just transition for Wales – and what does a prosperous Wales look like? Future Generations Commissioner, Derek Walker, will explore how the Well-being of Future Generations Act is supporting a just transition — helping Wales create long-term social, economic and environmental value while strengthening its position as a leading clean energy transition hub. | Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales |
| 11:10 | Coffee and Networking | |
| 11:30 | Explore Wales’ energy landscape – and build your own programme Step away from the main stage and explore a range of interactive experiences designed to help you build partnerships, discover projects and unlock new opportunities. Project Showcase Discover the projects shape Wales’ industrial future and hear from the organsiations behind them with a self-guided tour. Spotlight Stage Join us at the main stage for a fireside chat exploring the Welsh Industrial Clusters, including how they are unlocking funding for future innovation. The Empower Zone supported by Barclays Eagle Labs These free 15-minute clinics aim to support projects and products that are anywhere from idea to IPO, and can include help on mentorship, finding the appropriate programmes, investor connectivity, and industry specialism. Participating organisations to be announced. Register your interest via the booking form and we’ll be in touch. | |
| 12:15 | Networking Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Pitch Perfect: Get Investment-ready Watch emerging projects pitch their ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors, receiving live feedback, practical advice and guidance on how to strengthen their proposition and become investment ready. | Jacqui Murray, Director South Wales, HVM Catapult Louise Jones, National Manager for Wales, InnovateUK Rebecca Jarrett, Director, National Wealth Fund |
| 14:45 | How do we make Wales a leading clean energy transition hub and a cornerstone of the UK industrial base? | Ben Burggraaf, CEO, Net Zero Industry Wales |
| 15:00 | Conference close and drinks reception Continue the conversation over refreshments, make new connections and leave with practical ideas, fresh partnerships and new opportunities to support your organisation’s next steps. | |
| 16:00 | Close |