EVENT AGENDA
Despite some successful projects, off-shore wind development has now stalled in many regions, largely due to issues with costs and funding and major project set-backs.
This event will address the questions that matter in the UK Offshore Wind sector, as both policy and business leaders discuss the latest policies, technologies, initiatives and collaborations that are both challenging and accelerating the large-scale deployment of offshore wind.
3-3.05 GMT
Opening Comments from the Chair
Kirsten Oliver, Managing Director, WSP Energy
3.05-4.25pm GMT
Assessing International Investment Drivers through Public Policy Initiatives:
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Planning the future infrastructure and supply chain needed
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Examining pricing models and their impact on current initiatives
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Addressing the role of collaboration and public-private dialogue
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Building market and investor confidence in the Offshore Wind market globally
Industry innovations, challenges and opportunities for Offshore Wind:
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Addressing rising costs to find viable solutions
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Challenges to developing an effective ecosystem and supply chain
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Moving from exploratory to operational projects
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Integrating AI and digital technologies
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Developing partnerships and co-locating Offshore Wind with other renewables
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Building the workforce needed
Panellists:
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Allan Taylor, Head of Offshore Wind Investment, DESNZ
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Nathan Bennett, Head of Strategic Communications, RenewableUK
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Ralph Torr, Project Director, Floating Offshore Wind, SSE Renewables
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Ivan Savitsky, Manager Offshore Wind, Carbon Trust
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Richard Bodal Hansen, Director of Regulatory & External Affairs, Ørsted
4.25-4.30 GMT
Closing comments from the Chair
Kirsten Oliver, Managing Director, WSP Energy
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dr Kirsten Oliver joined WSP in September 2024. Kirsten is the Managing Director for the WSP UK Energy Business, which has an ambitious target to double in size over the next strategic cycle, positioning WSP as a credible in the energy transition to net zero market. Kirsten has an industry track record from UK and International plc’s driving growth in businesses that deliver across major EPC and consulting services. Her career spans a range of industry sectors covering Energy, Resources and Process Industries. She has a breadth of experience and expertise across conventional and renewable energy, both onshore and offshore, with specific domain knowledge in Asset Management and Asset Integrity, repurposing existing infrastructure and system integration. Kirsten is married with a grown-up daughter, avid golf player and standard poodle owner.
Kirsten Oliver
Managing Director
WSP Energy
Allan has been in the Civil Service for nearly 40 years, originally in the Government Accountancy Service before moving into the Renewables policy area in 2003. During this time, he has held a variety of roles and now heads up the Offshore Wind Investment Team, looking at growing the UK’s manufacturing supply chain.
Allan Taylor
Head of Offshore Wind Investment
DESNZ
Nathan is Head of Strategic Communications for RenewableUK, leading the organisation’s Government relations, public and media engagement work. He’s been working in renewables for over eight years, bringing previous experience from roles in Parliament and NGOs.
Nathan Bennett
Head of Strategic Communications
RenewableUK
Profile coming soon...
Ralph Torr
Project Director, Floating Offshore Wind
SSE Renewables
Ivan Savitsky is a Senior Manager within the Carbon Trust’s offshore wind team, and is the topic lead for matters relating to environmental, biodiversity, and coexistence issues with offshore wind. Ivan acts as Programme Manager for the Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP). In addition, Ivan acts as an offshore wind policy expert for emerging markets, and had led projects supporting offshore wind development in markets including USA, Japan, Vietnam, India, and South Korea.
Ivan Savitsky
Manager Offshore Wind
Carbon Trust
Richard is the Director of Regulatory & External Affairs for Ørsted in the UK and leads its regulatory affairs, public affairs and stakeholder relations teams. Richard oversees regulatory and policy developments in the UK and is responsible for stakeholder engagement at national, regional and local levels. Richard supports Ørsted’s UK business across all of its projects and technologies including offshore generation, onshore generation and storage. Richard has over 10 years’ experience working in the offshore wind industry and has previously held senior roles in Ørsted’s legal, commercial and market development teams.
Richard Bodal Hansen
Director of Regulatory & External Affairs
Ørsted
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