11th North East Energy Materials and Systems (NEEMS 11)

11th North East Energy Materials and Systems Meeting (NEEMS 11)

Tuesday 18th November 2025, 9am - 5pm

The NEEMS event has been running since 2016 and has focussed on industry collaborations, skills, supply chains and whole energy systems for Net Zero. Last year’s NEEMS event showcased the power of collaboration between academia and industry, and fostered discussions on securing funding for energy innovation, leveraging AI and IoT for energy management, and preparing the workforce to meet net-zero goals.  

The theme of this year’s event is ‘Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy Leaders’.

The event offers an excellent opportunity to: 

• Build professional relationships between industry and academia; 
• Interact with ReNU doctoral candidates and industrialists; 
• Identify collaborative R&D projects;  
• Share and learn new perspectives on achieving Net Zero 

Agenda Highlights Include:

• Meet ReNU alumni now driving innovation in industry
• Joint student-industry presentations on real-world collaborative research
• Guest speakers from Siemens, Northern Gas Networks, and leading experts on:
  - Cybersecurity in energy
  - Hydrogen infrastructure
  - Zero-emission commercial vehicles
• Thematic roundtable discussions on:
  - Digitalisation and AI in energy systems
  - Hydrogen and electrification pathways
  - Investment and risk in energy innovation
  - Energy storage and circular supply chains
• Poster sessions showcasing the latest research from ReNU
• Networking dinner to continue discussions and build future partnerships

Whether you're exploring future talent, seeking fresh perspectives on R&D, or interested in practical collaboration opportunities, NEEMS 11 provides a focused platform to connect with researchers and peers across the energy sector.

If you have any queries about the event please contact: samantha.tennant@northumbria.ac.uk

For further information about ReNU and ReNU⁺ please visit the Renewable Energy Northeast Universities website.