Agenda

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

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8:15 am
Registration

Registration, Networking & Breakfast

9:00 am
Keynote

Welcome from our Host: Stephen Emerson, Scotland Editor

Stephen Emerson

Scotland Editor, Insider Media
9:05 am
Keynote

Keynote Welcome: David Reid, Powering Futures

David Reid

Co-founder, Powering Futures
9:15 am
Panel Discussion

Panel discussion: 12 months on

This session will include a reminder of the key themes discussed at our 2024 conference and an update on any progress made over the past 12 months. It will set the scene for today's event to include key themes, objectives and opportunities in Scotland.

Chair: Stephen Emerson, Insider Media

Andrew Aveyard

Energy Sector Lead, University of Edinburgh

Sarah Hillyear

Head of Partnership, Robert Gordon University

Ross Dobbie

Senior Investment Professional, Scottish National Investment Bank
10:00 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.

Chair: Eleanor Bradford, Director of Corporate Communications, Media Training and Crisis Comms - Spey PR

Dr Susan Grant

College Strategic Lead for Energy Transitions, North East Scotland College (NESCol)

Eleanor Bradford

Director of Corporate Communications, Spey

Gerry McCluskey

Head Teacher, Peterhead Academy

Alasdair MacNeil

Managing Director, AFS Technologies
10:45 am
Break

Coffee Break & Exhibition

11:15 am
Panel Discussion

A Short Interview with Young Voices

An interview with our next generation of Green Skills: Shell Girls in Energy

Chair: Stephen Emerson, Insider Media

11:30 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.

Chair: Rosemary Gallagher, Head of Business, The Scotsman

Amy Wiggins

Sector Manager, Energy Transition, Skills Development Scotland

Thomas Wild

Head of Stemovators, Stemovators

Stewart McKinlay

Chair, SOWEC Skills Group
12:15 pm
Break

Lunch & Exhibition

1:15 pm
Panel Discussion

Panel discussion: Skills without borders

What are green skills and what does the skills landscape for the energy transition need to look like? Our speakers will share their views on the challenges and opportunities in building the integrated workforce needed for tomorrow.

Chair: Rosemary Gallagher, The Scotsman

Sponsored by:

Andrew Hockey

CEO, ECITB

Doug Duguid

Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Energy Services

Wyn Smollett FCIPD

People & Organisation Manager, Equinor

Kenny Hay

Senior O&M Consultant - Energy Transition, Wood
2:00 pm
Keynote

Panel Discussion: Future outlook for the sector

This session will summarise key themes and objectives from today's conference with the discussion around what the future looks like for the sector. Panel questions will include policy frameworks driving green skills demand and labour market projections for green jobs in Scotland.

Chair: Stephen Emerson, Insider Media

Paul Macari

Head of Planning & Economy, Aberdeenshire Council

Professor Alfonso Martinez-Felipe

AREG Board Director and University of Aberdeen Senior Lecturer of Chemical Engineering, AREG

Dr Philippa Parmiter

CEO, NECCUS

Murray Whittaker

Director of Projects, Whittaker Engineering
2:45 pm
Close

Closing Remarks: Event Host

Stephen Emerson

Scotland Editor, Insider Media

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