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Driving delivery is the overarching theme of BE-ST Fest 2026 and in the North, this is brought into sharp focus through Heat & Energy Efficiency.
While improving energy performance is a national priority, the challenge is particularly acute in the North of Scotland. Harsh weather conditions, a high proportion of older and harder-to-treat homes, and a significant number of off-gas grid properties combine to create one of the most complex energy landscapes in Scotland. These factors contribute to disproportionately high levels of fuel poverty, alongside the urgent need to decarbonise heating systems in line with Scotland’s 2045 net-zero targets.
This summit will go beyond discussion. It will convene those already delivering solutions on the ground, industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and communities to share practical insights, align efforts, and accelerate implementation. The focus is clear, how do we overcome barriers, strengthen supply chains and scale solutions to drive the delivery of warmer, more efficient, and low energy homes across the North, and beyond?
Speakers include:
Matthew Logan, Community Energy Trust
Victoria Erasmus, Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-Bheist Distillery and Brewery
Mini Nambiar, SSEN Transmission.
Carrie Higgins, UHI Inverness
Vicky Walker, Home Energy Scotland
Richard Park, hub North Scotland Limited
Arith Liyanage, Siemens Energy
Book an afternoon workshop:
Time: 08.30 - 15.00
Date: 6th October 2026
Location: Eden Court, Inverness
Driving delivery is the overarching theme of BE-ST Fest 2026 and in the North, this is brought into sharp focus through Heat & Energy Efficiency.
While improving energy performance is a national priority, the challenge is particularly acute in the North of Scotland. Harsh weather conditions, a high proportion of older and harder-to-treat homes, and a significant number of off-gas grid properties combine to create one of the most complex energy landscapes in Scotland. These factors contribute to disproportionately high levels of fuel poverty, alongside the urgent need to decarbonise heating systems in line with Scotland’s 2045 net-zero targets.
This summit will go beyond discussion. It will convene those already delivering solutions on the ground, industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and communities to share practical insights, align efforts, and accelerate implementation. The focus is clear, how do we overcome barriers, strengthen supply chains and scale solutions to drive the delivery of warmer, more efficient, and low energy homes across the North, and beyond?
Speakers include:
Matthew Logan, Community Energy Trust
Victoria Erasmus, Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-Bheist Distillery and Brewery
Mini Nambiar, SSEN Transmission.
Carrie Higgins, UHI Inverness
Vicky Walker, Home Energy Scotland
Richard Park, hub North Scotland Limited
Arith Liyanage, Siemens Energy
Book an afternoon workshop:
Time: 08.30 - 15.00
Date: 6th October 2026
Location: Eden Court, Inverness
