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

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9:15 am
Introduction

Introduction

A welcome from your host Willie Cameron, Director, Highland Tourism (CIC)

Willie Cameron

Director, Highland (CIC)
9:20 am
Panel Discussion

Progress & Achievements in Green Energy in the Highlands

Morag Watson

Director of Onshore, Scottish Renewables

Malcolm Macleod

Assistant Chief Executive, Highland Council

Mike Engelbrecht

Vice President, Sumitomo Electric U.K. Power Cables Ltd

Christianna Logan

Director of Customers and Stakeholders, SSEN Transmission
10:05 am
Panel Discussion

Financing and investments Green Energy Projects in the Highlands

Morag Watson

Director of Onshore, Scottish Renewables

Jenna Williamson

Director – Market Creation (Net Zero), Scottish National Investment Bank

Neil Osborne

Climate & Energy Team Manager, Highland Council

Mark Brennan

Shared Ownership Manager, Local Energy Scotland
10:40 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.

11:10 am
Keynote

Unlocking the potential of Wind, Hydro and Tidal Energy

Martin Johnson

Director of Strategy and Regional Economy , Highlands and Islands Enterprise
11:25 am
Panel Discussion

Unlocking the Economic Potential of Renewable Energy

Sponsored by:

Martin Johnson

Director of Strategy and Regional Economy , Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Megan Amundson

Head of Onshore Wind and Consenting, Scottish Renewables

Simon Cleary

Energy Transition Director, BiGGAR Economics Ltd

Rachel Searle

Head of Communities and Impact, Foundation Scotland
12:10 pm
Panel Discussion

Powering the Future: Scaling Up Renewables and Strengthening the Grid

Jan Tucker

Solution Owner – Energy, Costain

Thomas McCormack

Head of Investment Planning, SSEN Transmission

Kateryna McKinnon

Development Manager – Agreements, Crown Estate Scotland

Peter MacDonald

Project Manager, Glen Earrach Energy

Jamie Di Sotto

Commercial Director, AES Solar
1:00 pm
Break

Lunch and Networking

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

2:00 pm
Keynote

The Highlands in focus: mapping our sustainable future together

Sponsored by:

Yvonne Crook

Chair, Highland Renewables (CIC)
2:20 pm
Panel Discussion

Building a Local Workforce for the Energy Transition

Sponsored by:

Amy Wiggins

Sector Manager, Energy Transition, Skills Development Scotland

Morven Fancey

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

Scott Gillbert

Loch na Cathrach Project Director, Statkraft

Pamela Reid

Director, ekosgen

Stephen Sheridan

Director of Economic Development & Advancement, University of Highlands & Islands
3:10 pm
Panel Discussion

Graduate Apprentice 121

Kiera Wright BEng

Graduate Apprentice Engineer, AES Solar

Caitlin Duguid

Mechanical Inspection Technician, Aurora Energy Services
3:25 pm
Conference Close

Closing Remarks

Closing remarks from SSEN and the host.

3:30 pm
Conference Close

Conference Close and Networking

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