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David Hunt

Non- Executive Advisory Energy and Mobility Transition Stoa Advisory

David Hunt is a Non-Executive Director, strategic advisor, and host of the Leaders in Cleantech podcast. He works with companies, investors, and boards across the energy and mobility transition, focusing on leadership, organisational design, and scaling businesses in complex, capital-intensive sectors.

A two-time founder, David built and exited a solar energy business and has nearly two decades of experience in clean energy. He brings a broad perspective on the sector, combining operational experience with insight gained from working closely with organisations across renewables, energy storage, and electrified transport.

He is a regular speaker and moderator at industry events, known for thoughtful, engaging conversations on the realities of scaling in the energy transition.


2026 Event Agenda Sessions

Master of Ceremonies 

Tuesday 19 May 10:20 - 17:30 Central Grid

Add to calendar 05/19/2026 10:20 05/19/2026 17:30 Master of Ceremonies  Central Grid Europe/Madrid

Leadership Panel: Unblocking Europe’s Grids: From Investment Gap to Connection Reality

Europe’s energy transition is accelerating across all sectors. Renewables, industry, transport electrification, the shift to electric heating, and the rapid rollout of energy storage are all driving unprecedented demand for timely and reliable grid access. Yet congestion, slow permitting, and long connection queues continue to hold back projects and delay Europe’s decarbonisation plans. 
 

Tuesday 19 May 12:45 - 13:15 Central Grid

Add to calendar 05/19/2026 12:45 05/19/2026 13:15 Leadership Panel: Unblocking Europe’s Grids: From Investment Gap to Connection Reality Europe’s energy transition is accelerating across all sectors. Renewables, industry, transport electrification, the shift to electric heating, and the rapid rollout of energy storage are all driving unprecedented demand for timely and reliable grid access. Yet congestion, slow permitting, and long connection queues continue to hold back projects and delay Europe’s decarbonisation plans. 
 
Central Grid Europe/Madrid

Venue

Messe Berlin, South Entrance, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany

Opening times

Tuesday, 19 May | 09:30 – 17:30

Wednesday, 20 May 09:30 – 17:30

Thursday, 21 May | 09:30 – 16:00