With a 14-year career at ABB, Johannes Schmitt has made significant contributions to the field of continuous gas analysis. He holds a background in Mechatronics, perfectly fitting his roles within the company. As an R&D engineer, he was mechanically designing core gas analyzer technologies, securing ABB's leading position with multiple patents. Currently, he serves as the product manager of the benchmark multi-component FTIR emission monitoring system, ACF5000, flame ionization technology for total hydrocarbon measurement and software products. His dedication to ensuring process efficiency and monitoring emissions is driven by a commitment to providing cleaner air for all. Known for his inquisitive nature, he continually questions the status quo, pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Megan Hine is an experienced gas safety practitioner, and her current role sees her lead Dräger’s work advising and supporting operators in energy transition industries throughout the UK, with a particular focus on fixed gas detection systems. 

A passionate advocate on the topic of ensuring safety keeps pace within the UK’s energy transition, Megan is a frequent speaker on the subject, using her experience of working with a wide range of industrial sectors, including oil and gas, to apply this knowledge to new and emerging clean tech industries including hydrogen, wind, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and energy from waste.

Megan’s experience in the safety sector spans over a decade, and her expertise also includes safety and process control equipment, such as process and pipeline valves, instrumentation, as well as fixed gas detection. Megan has worked with most of the UK’s large-scale industrial operators, as well as newer entrants to the market, and her involvement includes supporting fixed gas engineering projects, developing prototype equipment trials and advising customers on safe detection of a wide range of gases. 

Megan serves as a committee member with the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC), and also advises The University of Aberdeen in relation to hydrogen gas detection and safety. As part of her work with both industry and academia, she is privy to emerging industry and governmental discussions around the regulation of developing energy industries.