Agenda

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

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9:40 am
Keynote

Welcome

Paul Wheelhouse

Head of Energy Transition, South of Scotland Enterprise
9:55 am
Panel Discussion

Economic Transformation

The demand for green jobs is increasing in Scotland with existing jobs transforming to reflect Scotland's just transition to net zero. In this session experts will discuss the economic transformation that is happening now and how this will impact green skills to get to our net zero goals in 2045.

David Reid

Co-Founder, Powering Futures

Judith Cruickshank

Managing Director, Commercial Mid Market, Royal Bank of Scotland

Stuart Hawthorn

Area Sales Manager for Electrified Solutions, BOSCH Home Comfort Group

Kirsty Duncan

Head of Stakeholder Engagement, BE-ST
10:45 am
Break

Coffee Break & Exhibition

11:10 am
Panel Discussion

Space in Scotland

Discussing the green skills demand for this growing sector and looking at opportunities for the region and where they need the support from the other sectors

Christina MacLeod

Cluster Development Project Manager, SpaceScotland
11:25 am
Panel Discussion

Nature based jobs

In Scotland, nature-based solutions include expanding and restoring native woodlands, peatland restoration, enhancing the health of our marine environment, and new approaches to agriculture. This session will explore how this sector can remain vibrant, profitable and productive while delivering benefits for the climate.

Dr Helen McKay

Chief Forester for Scotland, Scottish Forestry

Ivan Clark

Nature-based Jobs and Skills Manager, NatureScot

Annie Robinson

Project Officer (Scotland), Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management

Sam Hesling

Environmental Engineering Contracts Manager, McGowan Environmental Engineering
12:00 pm
Panel Discussion

Social justice for a green skills just transition

The path toward a sustainable, net-zero carbon future must prioritise fairness and justice by addressing the disproportionate effects of climate change. This session will discuss how we allocate resources to essential services such as more environmentally friendly public transportation, enhancing skill development, and facilitating the transition for industries facing the greatest impacts.

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Kirsty Connell-Skinner MA(Hons) MBA(Exec)

Programme Manager for the Housing, Construction and Infrastructure, HCI Skills Gateway

Fiona Jackson

Associate, Equal Engineers
12:25 pm
Break

Lunch & Exhibition

1:20 pm
Panel Discussion

The next generation of green skills

In this session, we will examine all the fundamental elements that need to be in place to ensure the longevity of a net-zero economy and how we can engage with children from a young age and in further education to ensure that green skills are learned and implemented in future work practices.

Morven Fancey

Head of Universities, Skills & Population, Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE)

Dr Su Bryan

Faculty of Science, Health and the Environment, University of Highlands and Islands

Kathrin Möbius

Sustainability in Learning & Teaching Project Officer, EAUC

Dr Emma Plato

STEM Engagement Manager - Science Skills Academy, Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Graeme Rough

Head of STEM Programmes, SSERC
2:10 pm
Panel Discussion

Reskilling and upskilling

The demand for green jobs is increasing in Scotland with existing jobs transforming to reflect Scotland's just transition to net zero. In this session experts will discuss the economic transformation that is happening now and how this will impact green skills to get to our net zero goals in 2045.

Jim Brown

Director, Energy Skills Partnership

Lauren Braidwood

Project Manager, Energy Transition Zone Ltd

Dilraj Sokhi Watson

Director , Equate Scotland

Wayne Dyson

Business Development Manager, Institute Of The Motor Industry

Dr Victoria Hands

Director of Sustainability, The Open University
3:00 pm
Break

Coffee Break & Exhibition

3:20 pm
Panel Discussion

Building a sustainable Scottish infrastructure

Sustainable infrastructure will be a lynchpin in the Scotland hitting its 20450 net zero targets, vital at every stage of the supply chain and getting us to where we need to go. Delegates can hear more on latest developments including electric, retrofitting and advances in technology.

Dr Tarek Rashwan

Lecturer in Sustainability and the Smart Environment, The Open University

Jim Brown

Director, Energy Skills Partnership

Morven Fancey

Head of Universities, Skills & Population, Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE)

Kirsty Connell-Skinner MA(Hons) MBA(Exec)

Programme Manager for the Housing, Construction and Infrastructure, HCI Skills Gateway
4:20 pm
Keynote

Closing Remarks

Dr Victoria Hands

Director of Sustainability, The Open University

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