REHAU is preparing to hold a complimentary workshop focusing on the future of district heating technology on November 27, 2025, at The Building Center in London, UK.
This event, titled "The Next Level Heat Networks," provides a unique chance for participants to gain insights into innovative low-carbon heat networks, engage in panel discussions, and network with key industry figures.
Implementation of Low-Carbon Solutions
REHAU upholds not only through innovation but also by creating events like this workshop
The adoption of low-carbon solutions is essential for attaining net-zero targets, a commitment that REHAU upholds not only through innovation but also by creating events like this workshop.
This platform aims to keep industry stakeholders informed about advancements in low-carbon technology and facilitate knowledge sharing.
Keynote speakers from organizations, such as Fairheat, AECOM, and GTC will lead discussions, highlighting their expertise and insights.
Cutting-Edge Low-Carbon Technologies
Steve Richmond, Sales & Marketing Director at REHAU Building Solutions, commented, "In a period when the UK is evaluating how to achieve net-zero targets, it’s imperative that opportunities exist to learn more about cutting-edge low-carbon technologies."
He adds, "Bringing together experts to discuss district heating and learn from one another is crucial to helping to promote low-carbon solutions, and we hope this workshop will play a part in this."
Topics Covered
The event will tackle the perspectives of contractors on installing new low-density heat networks
The workshop's agenda includes an introduction followed by two sessions of presentations featuring three keynote speakers each. Post-presentation, a Q&A panel discussion will encourage thorough engagement with the subjects.
Participants will explore various topics such as updates on the heat network market and the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme, opportunities for reusing data center heat, advances in polymer pipework, and retrofitting heat networks in heritage estates.
Additionally, the event will tackle the perspectives of contractors on installing new low-density heat networks.
Innovations and Opportunities in District Heating
Concluding the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to network over a light lunch. Steve Richmond emphasized the workshop’s goal, stating, "We hope the workshop can bring together industry professionals to discuss innovations and maximize the opportunities for district heating."
He continues, "The day offers learning opportunities and aims to assist the UK in its quest to achieve net zero by utilizing lower-carbon technologies."
REHAU is set to host a free in-person workshop centered around the future of district heating on 27 November 2025, at The Building Center in London, UK.
The Next Level Heat Networks workshop offers a free opportunity to gain innovative insights into low-carbon heat networks, panel discussions, and a chance to network with industry experts.
Implementation of low-carbon solutions
The implementation of low-carbon solutions will be pivotal in achieving net zero, which is why REHAU remains committed to not only innovation, but also creating opportunities – like their upcoming workshop - for industry stakeholders to stay up to date with advancements in low-carbon technologies and share their knowledge.
Multiple keynote speakers from the industry are set to lead discussions at the event, including representatives from Fairheat, AECOM and GTC – to name a few.
Cutting-edge low-carbon technologies
Steve Richmond, Sales & Marketing Director at REHAU Building Solutions, said: “In a period when the UK is evaluating how to achieve net zero targets, it’s imperative that opportunities exist to learn more about cutting-edge low-carbon technologies. Bringing together experts to discuss district heating and learn from one another is crucial to helping to promote low-carbon solutions, and we hope this workshop will play a part in this.”
The day will include a brief introduction followed by two sessions of presentations, each with three keynote speakers. After each session, a Q&A panel discussion will be held, allowing the audience an opportunity to engage with the topics discussed in depth.
Topics covered
The topics covered will include:
- Updates on the heat network market, delivered by a representative from DESNZ
- Updates on the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme, by Tom Burton, Principal Engineer at Fairheat
- The data center heat reuse opportunities, by Asad Kwaja, Associate Director at AECOM
- Innovation in polymer pipework and DH design software, by Alexandra Leedham, Technical Team Pioneer at REHAU
- A discussion of retrofitting a large heat network into a heritage estate, by Adam Bainbridge, Director at Teesdale Renewables
- A contractor’s perspective on installing new build low-density heat networks, by Alastair Vivian, Chartered Manager at GTC
Innovations and maximize the opportunities for district heating
Following the presentations and discussions, there will be a light lunch, offering a networking opportunity to workshop attendees.
Steve Richmond, Sales & Marketing Director at REHAU Building Solutions, concluded: “We hope the workshop can bring together industry professionals to discuss innovations and maximize the opportunities for district heating. The day offers learning opportunities and aims to assist the UK in its quest to achieve net zero by utilizing lower-carbon technologies.”
