Marine Conference, Exhibition & Dinner 2019 Programme

As development of our wave and tidal sectors has progressed, we are better understanding the value the sector delivers across Scotland, the UK and beyond. 

But with decarbonisation creating fundamental change across our energy system, disruptive technologies driving a new industrial revolution and international markets changing at speed, what is the USP of the marine energy sector, and what does the sector need to do to best articulate that?

This session takes stock of how far we’ve come and brings together experts to share their views on how our wave and tidal industries can best serve our emerging new economy.

Welcome & Chair
Claire Mack, Chief Executive, Scottish Renewables

Sponsor Welcome
Audrey MacIver, Director of Energy and Low Carbon, Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Speakers
Anna Kynaston, Head of Future Low Carbon, Scottish Government
Morag Watson, Director of Policy, Scottish Renewables

Q & A

Now almost 4 years in existence, the WES programme has just released its fifth call for innovative quick connection systems to complement its other technology programmes. This session will feature the two companies leading the wave device development for WES and outline the Call objectives. 

Welcome
David Langston, Programme Manager, Wave Energy Scotland

Chair
Tim Hurst, Managing Director, Wave Energy Scotland 

Speakers
Simon Grey, Director, AWS Ocean Energy
Cameron McNatt, Director, Mocean Energy
Jonathan Hodges, Senior Innovation Engineer, Wave Energy Scotland

Q & A

While Scotland’s lead in wave and tidal energy remains distinct, there’s much noteworthy market activity across the UK and around the globe.  From Orkney to Australia, this session will capture that global activity, draw out learning points from other geographies and explore where market opportunities lie.

Chair
Nick Sharpe, Director of Communications, Scottish Renewables 

Speakers
David Jones, Project Director, Marine Energy Wales
Vicky Coy, Project Manager, ORE Catapult
Henry Jeffrey, Chairman of the International Energy Agency, Technology Collaboration Program for Ocean Energy 

Q & A

With market uncertainty continuing across the sector, can Scotland retain its global lead? 

With an energy white paper approaching, what’s the role for the UK Government in bringing forward marine energy projects – and where can the Scottish Government best lend its support to the sector? What lessons can we learn from other technologies and processes, such as the Offshore Wind Sector Deal?

Chair
Morag Watson, Director of Policy, Scottish Renewables

Speakers
Sian Wilson, Senior Development Manager, Crown Estate Scotland
Rhys Wyn Jones, Head of Wales, RenewableUK

Q & A

Location: Ness Walk Hotel

Where do we go from here? 

With changes across government policy, industry developing fast, innovation afoot and finance flows changing, there’s a great deal of opportunity for our marine energy sector. But with barriers to be overcome, where should our collective focus be in the year ahead? 

Chair
Nick Sharpe, Director of Communications, Scottish Renewables 

Panellists
Tim Hurst, Managing Director, Wave Energy Scotland
Gavin McPherson, Head of Policy and Research, Nova Innovation
Chris Milne, Chief Financial Officer, Orbital Marine Power
Timothy Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer, SIMEC Atlantis
Sue Barr, Chair, Marine Energy Council

Q & A