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The Chester Hotel | Thursday 9th May | 7am
With the general election on the horizon, our panellists discuss the potential changes it might bring to energy sector investment and its workforce.
After last years event asked how Aberdeen could secure the title of Europe’s energy capital, we’re back, as a breakfast event that discusses how Aberdeen can secure and retain the capital and workforce required to maintain that spot.
You’ll have the opportunity to listen in as our speakers discuss the future of Aberdeen with the topic:
How to create an investment environment for Aberdeen
You’re then invited to attend a workshop delivered by ECITB, that discusses regional skills, innovations for offshore and asks, what should be the approaches to attracting new entrances to the industry with the topic:
Innovation in skills and training
Past event
In person location – Chester Hotel, Aberdeen
Wednesday May 31st, 2023
Join local business leaders to discuss how to secure Aberdeen’s position as a driver of sustainable growth and Europe’s energy capital.
Our event will look to answer the simple question for investors: Why Aberdeen?
We will showcase the innovative leaders and businesses investing in the city and its surrounding areas to cement Aberdeen’s position as Europe’s primary energy hub.
Speakers on our expert panel will share their vision for Aberdeen’s evolution as an energy powerhouse and example of excellence in sustainability.
Click the links to watch the sessions on demand.
Session 1 – Europe’s Energy Capital
Session 2 – Sustainable Aberdeen
Across these two sessions we will celebrate the people, skills, and technologies on our doorstep and how this local expertise leads the way in both the UK and global markets.
Register now for free to attend and join the conversation either in person, or as part of our virtual audience.
To view the in-person delegate list for the day, click this link: Delegate List 30.05.23 (1)
Itinerary
07:15: | Arrival and Registration - Breakfast |
8:00: | Opening Remarks |
8:05: | Keynote - Gillian Martin MSP |
8:15: | Panel Discussion |
9:00: | Keynote - Myrtle Dawes, NZTC |
9:10: | Session 1 - Europe's Energy Capital |
10:00: | Networking and Exhibition |
10:45: | Session 2 - Sustainable Aberdeen |
12:15: | Networking and Exhibition |
13:00: | Event Ends |
Keynote Speakers
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Gillian Martin MSP
Minister for Energy, Scottish Government
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Myrtle Dawes
Chief Executive Officer, Net Zero Technology Centre
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Paul Macari
Head of Service for Planning and Economy, Invest Aberdeen
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Session 1 - Europe's Energy Capital
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Maggie McGinlay (Moderator)
CEO, ETZ Ltd
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Gillian Martin MSP
Minister for Energy, Scottish Government
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Myrtle Dawes
Chief Executive Officer, Net Zero Technology Centre
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Bob Ruddiman
Partner - Head of Energy, Burness Paull
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Dr Alexander Quayle
INTOG Project Director, Flotation Energy
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Session 2 - Sustainable Aberdeen
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David Rodger (Moderator)
Energy Transition and Renewable Energy Commentator
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Jeanette Forbes OBE
Entrepreneur
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Mark Beveridge
Operations Director, Aberdeen International Airport
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Bob Keiller
Chairman, Our Union Street
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Paul Macari
Head of Service for Planning and Economy, Invest Aberdeen
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Kenny Taylor
Energy Infrastructure Partner, Zero Waste Scotland
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Event Partners
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ETZ is an All-Energy Partnership delivering a globally recognised Green Energy Cluster in the North-East of Scotland.
Visit ETZ Ltd websiteThe Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) develops and deploys technology to accelerate an affordable net zero energy industry. Founded in 2017, the Centre was created as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal, with £180 million of UK and Scottish government funding to maximise the potential of the North Sea. To date NZTC have co-invested £211 million in technologies which have the potential to generate £10-15 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the Scottish economy, screened over 1560 technologies, completed or progressed 168 field trials, over 29 technologies have been commercialised and 45 tech start-ups supported.
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