Agenda

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

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8:00 am
Registration

Registration open

8:50 am
Keynote

Keynote

Ricky Saez

Programme Director, SSEN Transmission
9:00 am
Keynote

Welcome

Joshua King - Host

Business Editor , The Scotsman
9:20 am
Panel Discussion

Panel discussion: Skills supply & demand

As the demand for greener energy increases, what does this mean for the supply chain. This session asks if Is there enough of a skilled workforce to meet the rising demands?

Sarah Hillyear

Head of Business Development, Robert Gordon University

Ricky Saez

Programme Director, SSEN Transmission

Simon McCormick BSc C.Eng M.I.C.E

Project Director, BAM Nuttall

Jason Stewart

Commercial Manager, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
10:20 am
Break

Coffee Break & Exhibition

10:45 am

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Our next generation of Green Skills

Two students from St Macher Academy will join the host to talk about programmes they are involved in and what their opinions are on the next generation of green skills.

11:00 am
Panel Discussion

Panel discussion: The next generation of green skills

In this session we will look at all the fundamentals that need to be in place to ensure longevity if a net zero economy and how we engage with children from a young age and in further education to make sure those green skills are being learned and implemented in future work practices.

Jennifer MacDonald

UK Skills Lead, Shell UK

Dr Susan Grant

College Strategic Lead for Energy Transitions, North East Scotland College

Steph O'Donnell

Strategic Workforce Planning Manager , SSEN Transmission
11:45 am
Panel Discussion

Panel discussion: Links between education and industry

This session looks at how education and industry are linked. From school leavers to further education, what can be done to encourage the next generation to learn and develop skills within the green energy industry.

Dr Su Bryan

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

Amy Wiggins

Sector Manager, Energy Transition, Skills Development Scotland

Stuart Gardiner

Operations Director , Hydrasun

Margo Milne

Director, Developing the Young Workforce
12:30 pm
Break

Lunch & Exhibition

1:30 pm
Panel Discussion

Panel discussion: Reskilling and upskilling

This session will address how we reskill and upskill the current workforce to meet the growing demands on the green energy sector.

Lisa Williamson

Policy Advisor for Employment and Skills , OEUK

Murdo MacAngus

Commercial and Operations Development Director, Serimax

Alex Spencer

Chief Operating Officer, Opito

Dr Mhairi Hay

Director of Curriculum STEM and Construction, Forth Valley College
2:15 pm
Keynote

Future outlook for the sector

Ricky Saez

Programme Director, SSEN Transmission

Paul Macari

Head of Service, Planning & Economy, Aberdeenshire Council
3:30 pm
Close

Conference close

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