Agenda

Here's what's scheduled for the event. All times are in BST.

8:30 AM
Registration and networking
 
9:25 AM
Chair’s opening remarks

Andrew Elmes, Head of Business Development (Net Zero) - UK&I, Siemens Energy

9:35 AM
Keynote address - Scotland’s Wind Energy Opportunity and Ambition

Gillian Martin MSP, Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Scottish Government

9:40 AM
Panel I – Assessing the impact of the UK Government’s policies on the industry

Moderator

Nick Elliott, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA)

Panel

Matthieu Hue, CEO, EDF Renewables UK and Ireland

Clara Semal, Director of European Offshore Development, National Grid

Colin Hudson, Managing Director, Banking and Investments, UK Infrastructure Bank

10:40 AM
Morning coffee and networking
 
11:05 AM
Fireside chat I - Navigating the Winds of Change: a CEO's perspective on the wind energy market

Host

Julia Prescot CBE, Deputy Chair, National Infrastructure Commission and Co-Founder, Meridiam

In conversation with

Charlie Jordan, CEO, ScottishPower Renewables 

11:35 AM
Panel II - Making projects investable – understanding investors’ requirements

Moderator

Jimmy Williamson, Executive Director – Net Zero, The Scottish National Investment Bank

Panel

Kanishk Tiwari, Head of Partnerships, Offshore Wind, Statkraft UK Ltd

Alberto Abascal, Managing Director and Head of Offshore Wind, NatWest Group

Vomic Nur Shah, Global Head of Origination and Client Coverage, UK Export Finance

12:20 PM
Panel III - Powering the future: investments and innovations in the UK and European offshore wind energy sector

Moderator

Mark Richardson, Head of Offshore Wind, Scottish Renewables

Panel

Andy Riley, Head of Offshore Wind Development, Crown Estate Scotland

Yurie Kawada, Senior Financial Advisor, Green Giraffe Advisory

Erica Knott, Head of Marine Energy, Sustainable Coasts and Seas, NatureScot

Georgios Kalpias CFA, VP, Global Banking and Markets, HSBC

1:05 PM
Lunch and networking
 
2:00 PM
Fireside chat II - Economic outlook for onshore and offshore wind and the impact of fiscal dynamics on growth

Host

Sarah Pollock, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

In conversation with

Mark Williams, Head of Analysis, Energy UK 

Adam Ezzamel, Head of Offshore Development E&W, RWE

2:30 PM
Panel IV - Unlocking Strategies to Achieve Supply Chain and Infrastructural Scalability to Meet Global Demand

Moderator

Dr Anne Velenturf, Senior Research Fellow in Circular Economy, University of Leeds

Panel

Michael Tholen, Sustainability and Policy Director, Offshore Energies UK

Adam Berman, Deputy Director, Energy UK

Commodore (Rtd) Steven Jermy, CEO, Celtic Sea Power

3:15 PM
Presentation I - Optimising Permitting and Licensing Frameworks to Seamlessly Expand Offshore Wind in the UK and European Union

Adam Ezzamel, Head of Offshore Development E&W, RWE

3:35 PM
Afternoon tea and networking
 
3:55 PM
Presentation II - “It’s all about the blade”: innovation in the wind industry that will power our country’s future

Andrew Elmes, Head of Business Development (Net Zero) - UK&I, Siemens Energy

4:15 PM
Fireside chat III - Beyond Europe: Identifying New Growth Markets for Offshore Wind Development

Host

Charlie Morgan, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

In conversation with

Susanna Isola, Offshore Wind Investment and Trade Lead, Department for Business and Trade

Denzel Eades, Managing Director, Pioneer International Consulting 

4:45 PM
Chair’s Closing Remarks & Close of Proceedings

Andrew Elmes, Head of Business Development (Net Zero) - UK&I, Siemens Energy

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