Invest ABZ

Invest ABZ

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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

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

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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