The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) are hosting their annual Wood Heat Conference – Wood Heat 2024 – on 16–17 October this year. Wood Heat 2024 is taking place at The Delta Nottingham Belfry following a period of change across the UK, and this year’s conference will look at what the future holds for the biomass heat industry. 

Explore what the new Labour government means for the sector at Wood Heat 2024 and understand how REA’s Wood Heat Forum is currently engaging with policymakers, shedding light on how the changes in administration may affect the industry in the future. 

Following the success of Wood Heat 2023, this year’s agenda has a particular focus on how the industry is tackling its biggest growth challenges, including misinformation surrounding sustainability and the UK’s air quality. This year’s agenda also includes highlights from the past year and success stories in the sector, fueling conversations about how the sector can grow.  

The ‘Biomass Installation Spotlight’ sessions being held at this year’s conference feature new, innovative opportunities on how the wood heat sector can bolster its growth and impactful lessons on what the sector can do to tackle recent challenges. These sessions give in-depth explanations of the best examples of biomass heat across the UK. 

Guest speakers 

An array of decorated, experienced guest speakers are planned for Wood Heat 2024, including Woodsure’s Jason Harries and Helen-Bentley Fox. 

Jason Harries, Head of Woodsure, is part of the ‘Biomass Heat – Sustainable Business’ panel, taking place on day two of the conference. Jason will be joined by Poppy Airey of the REA, Tallulah Chapman of the FSC, and Maggie FitzHerbert of the Soil Association, providing insight into the sustainability of biomass heat. 

Helen Bentley-Fox, Director of Woodsure, is part of the Industry Standards Update panel, taking place on day one of the conference. This panel will provide insights from industry experts and Helen is joined by Neil Holland of UKPC and Alan Young from HETAS, our sister company. 

Tickets and latest updates 

To view the latest programme and purchase tickets, visit the REA website.