Agenda

An engaging full day conference designed to encourage networking, spirited debate and information sharing.

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9:40 am
Introduction

Introduction

A welcome from your host

Nicola McAlley

News Reporter, Highlands and Island Region , STV
9:45 am
Panel Discussion

Our Story so far

Malcolm MacLeod

, The Highland Council

Rachel McEwen

Chief Sustainability Officer, SSE

Ian Kinnaird

Scottish Assets & Generation Engineering Director, Drax Hydro

Peter Dennis

Project Manager, Wave Energy Scotland
10:35 am
Keynote

Ministerial Address

Gillian Martin MSP

Minister for Climate Action , Scottish Government
10:55 am
Break

Break and Networking

Take the opportunity to grab some refreshments and chat with fellow delegates. This is also the perfect time to visit the exhibition area.

11:25 am
Keynote

Onshore Wind session

A Responsible Developer’s Perspective: Delivering Wind Farms and Maximising Opportunities

Sponsored by:

Frank Elsworth

UK Development Director for Onshore Wind, Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd
12:00 pm
Panel Discussion

Offshore Wind session

Offshore wind, ports and infrastructure – a golden opportunity for the Highlands and Islands

Sponsored by:

Stuart McAuley

Project Director, The West of Orkney Windfarm

Calum MacPherson

Chief Executive Officer, Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

Karel Drastich

Head of Corporate Development, Associated British Ports

Kateryna McKinnon

Development Manager, Crown Estate Scotland.
12:50 pm
Break

Lunch and Networking

Take the opportunity to network with fellow delegates and visit the industry exhibition stands. Lunch is provided.

1:50 pm
Keynote

Keynote address

Economic community benefit from renewable energy

Sponsored by:

Cllr Raymond Bremner

Leader of the Council, Highland Council
2:15 pm
Panel Discussion

Infrastructure

Balancing the Grid: The challenge of our Net Zero future

Sponsored by:

Christianna Logan

Director of Customers and Stakeholders, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission

Gareth Davies

Chief Executive Officer, Aquatera Group (ReFLEX Orkney)

Lewis Elder

Director of Commercial Operations and Policy, Statera Energy
2:55 pm
Panel Discussion

People Power

Morven Fancey

Head of Housing, Skills & Population, Highlands & Islands Enterprise

Callum Cruden

Director, RI Cruden Ltd

David Duguid

Operations Director, Aurora Energy Services

Derek Cairns

Inward Investment & Growth Manager, Skills Development Scotland

Isla Robb

Managing Director , Opergy Scotland
3:35 pm
Conference Close

Closing Remarks

Closing remarks from SSEN and the host.

Sponsored by:

Christianna Logan

Director of Customers and Stakeholders, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission
3:45 pm
Conference Close

Conference Close and Networking

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