As we look forward to The Business Booster 2024, we’re at a defining moment for sustainable energy progress. The industry is on the brink of transformative breakthroughs, with technological advancements and societal demand aligning to drive unprecedented growth. This momentum creates a prime opportunity for stakeholders in sustainable energy to engage and drive innovation forward. Last year’s inspiring keynote by Bertrand Piccard at EIT InnoEnergy’s event set a benchmark, challenging us to translate visionary ideas into tangible actions that will steer the course of sustainable energy development for the future. 

The Pioneer’s Perspective:  

Piccard’s journey with his Solar Impulse Project – the first aircraft to circumnavigate the globe powered solely by solar energy -serves as a vivid illustration of how tenacity, coupled with innovation, can address our most pressing environmental challenges. Piccard’s work underscores a pivotal message: sustainable solutions are not just necessary, they are achievable. And we can solve our planet’s most pressing challenges by fostering innovation and efficiency.  

This message is reinforced in the compelling strategies outlined in “The New Climate Narrative,”. Here, Bertrand Piccard and the Solar Impulse Foundation advocate for a world where sustainability aligns with economic growth, propelled by efficiency, profitability, and enlightened regulations. It shows us a world where the environmental crisis is not an insurmountable obstacle but a catalyst for innovation and change.  

Adopting a New, Empowering Language When Discussing Climate Action Is Crucial: 

Too often, Climate action is depicted as a daunting obligation, overshadowed by narratives of crisis and urgency, inadvertently breeding fear and helplessness. However, reimagining this dialogue to highlight the transformative opportunities for renewal and societal well-being presents climate action in a different light.  

When discussing climate action then, the choice of words can either inspire action or provoke opposition. Thus, it is essential to embrace a new language that highlights the transformative possibilities, renewal, and fairness inherent in the transition. 

Modernisation: A Path to Sustainability 

Piccard elaborates about how it should be clear that our environmental crisis necessitates a shift in narrative- from sacrifice to opportunity through modernisation. This is not about forsaking comfort but embracing innovation that enhances our quality of life while preserving our world for our generation and those generations to come. It’s about viewing the protection of the environment as not only a moral imperative but a catalyst for economic opportunity and job creation. 

The Power of Efficiency and Profitable Solutions: 

The heart of Piccard’s message lies in the belief that sustainability and economic growth can, and must, go hand in hand. By prioritising efficiency and embracing technologies that offer profitable solutions to environmental challenges, we can unlock a myriad of opportunities. These solutions exist today, assessed and validated, ready to be scaled up.  

InnoEnergy stands at the forefront of this movement, actively investing in and bringing to market solutions that are ready to scale and are poised to revolutionise how we approach environmental challenges. These solutions represent a chance to avoid environmental catastrophe and foster economic growth and societal well-being. 

The Business Booster 2024: A Convergence of Visionaries and Innovators 

As we look towards The Business Booster 2024, we are reminded of the collective journey we must undertake. This event is more than a showcase of sustainable technologies; it’s a platform for collaboration, where visionaries like Piccard, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators converge to turn the tide towards a sustainable and prosperous future. 

At the conference, you’ll be able to hear from a host of thought leaders, discover technologies that promise to enrich your product portfolio, understand new business models tailored to today’s market needs, and engage in live product demonstrations.  

Whether you’re seeking partnership opportunities or aiming to pitch your challenges to Europe’s leading startups, TBB is the place to be. 

Early Bird registrations are now open with 20% discount until 3 June. Register today and join us in transforming visionary ideas into practical solutions.