Simon highlighted the enabling role of photonic technologies in the efficient introduction and long-term sustainability of net-zero technologies. Tim Hurst, Wave Energy Scotland presenting on Wave Energy • Tim’s presentation discussed: the basics of wave energy, the importance of a mix of low-carbon technologies; global deployments of wave, tidal stream and floating offshore wind technologies; WES’s Scottish Government-backed programme which is culminating in the demonstrations of two technologies (Wave Device Programme w/Mocean Energy and a large Scottish supply chain; Wave Device Programme w/AWS); how to bridge the gap to commercialisation (e.g. by developing the Scottish supply chain and harnessing alternative markets, such as oil and gas).