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North West Annual Future of Energy Conference & Exhibition 2024

Overview

Cost: £30.00 - £336.00

The North West region’s largest energy event returns for the sixth year with a full day’s conference hosted by Jamie Delargy.

Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the North West Future of Energy Conference and Exhibition: Sustainable Energy through Innovation.

Sponsored by SSE Renewables, this annual cross-border event brings together energy suppliers, technology providers, industry buyers, investors, and policymakers to share knowledge and showcase energy innovation. The conference will feature a keynote speech, panel discussions, and lightning talks, alongside an exhibition of cutting-edge products and services that advance the green economy on both sides of the border. With over 100 delegates attending the North West Future of Energy Conference in 2023 and growing support this year, we anticipate significant interest from participants.

Event Objectives

  • To showcase innovative solutions for sustainable energy development to meet industry needs and future growth
  • Address the challenges of energy security in the region.
  • To foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia
  • To offer solutions to businesses around cost saving, energy use, skills and environmental requirements

Target Audience

  • Energy industry professionals
  • Business leaders
  • Policymakers and government
  • Academics and researchers

Conference Programme

9:30
Registration, Networking, & Exhibition Viewing

10:00
Welcome: Londonderry Chamber President, Greg McCann & Letterkenny Chamber President, Claire McDonough

10:05
Keynote Address: Mark Ennis, Chairman, SSE Ireland

10:15
Ministerial Address: Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy
“The Future of Energy in North West Ireland” (via video)


Session 1: Investing in Innovation for Efficient, Reliable, and Flexible Networks

10:30
Panel Discussion: Investment in Innovation

Chair: Jamie Delargy
Panellists: TBC

11:15
Coffee Break, Networking & Exhibition Viewing

11:45
Lightning Talks

  • Energy Audits & Cross-Border Supports – Ryan Madden, PlanEnergy
  • Decarbonising the Natural Gas Network – Paul Stanfield, Firmus Energy

12:15
Lunch, Networking & Exhibition Viewing


Session 2: Innovation for a Net Zero Future in North West Ireland

13:15
Lightning Talks

  • Harnessing the Wind: Building a Sustainable Future in the North West – Gary Crowley, Vestas
  • Innovation in Renewables – Ian Luney, Foyle Port

13:30
Case Study

  • Building Ireland’s First Biomass Power Station – Evermore Group

13:45
Panel Discussion: Developing a Skills Pipeline for Net Zero Ambitions
Chair: Greg Hughes, Highland Radio
Panellists: Francine Moran (NWRC), Gary Crowley (Vestas)

14:30
Key Takeaways & Follow-Up: Jamie Delargy
Networking & Exhibition Viewing

15:00
Event Close

Dates and venues

7 November 2024, 09:00 - 15:30
The Ebrington Hotel, Derry, BT47 6FA

Cost: From £30.00

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Terms

There are no terms of business.

Event organiser

Londonderry Chamber of Commerce
16 Bishop Street
Derry/Londonderry
BT48 6PW
United Kingdom: Northern Ireland


028 7126 2379
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