Norway and the UK – United by The North Sea, Aberdeen 14 September 2022

Venue: P&J Live 

The Conference will highlight how the UK and Norway together can lead the way in developing the energy and ocean industries in a sustainable way. The focus will be on how to develop and scale up supply industries together, in order to deliver to a rapidly growing market for sustainable solutions, supporting green transition and energy security. The plenary opening will address the importance of policy frameworks, investments, and developing new industries and jobs.

Programme

08:30 – 09:45 Registration, coffee/tea and mingling  

10:00 - 11:00 Plenary opening: Norway and the United Kingdom - United by the North Sea

Moderator: Ms. Nisha Pillai, formerly BBC World News

Speech by HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

Speech by Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, Norwegian Minister of trade and industry

Panel discussion: How can the UK and Norway lead the way in developing sustainable energy and ocean industries?

• Mr. Geir Håøy, President and CEO, Kongsberg Group

• Mr. Brian McFarlane, Co-chair, Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council

• Ms. Sian Lloyd Rees, UK Managing Director, Aker Horizons   

Speech by Mr. Joel Mills, CEO, Offshore Simulator Centre

Closure

Programme following the plenary opening:

11:15 - 12:30 Parallel session 1: Offshore wind 

11:15 - 12:30 Parallel session 2: Decarbonisation of oil and gas, and offshore low-carbon power 

11:15 - 12:30 Parallel session 3: Aquaculture

11:15 - 12:30 Parallel session 4: Seaweed 

12:30 - 13:30 Networking lunch 

18:00 - 21:30 Business Networking Reception 

Location: Maryculter House, Aberdeen​ 

Key Speakers