The conference will seek to explore the importance of 'systems thinking' when it comes to decarbonisation and how we create the talent pipeline to meet skills requirements needed. There will also be options to explore some of the University's key laboratories including the
11:00–11:45 – Demo 2: delegates to visit the
Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) laboratory wave tank facility (TBC) (Please note: tour spaces are limited)
13:30–14:10 – Panel event: Decarbonising the UK – the importance of systems thinking
Chaired by the University of Plymouth (
Kevin Forshaw), with panellists from Celtic Sea Power (Steve Jermy), The Crown Estate (Gareth Bradford), Carlton Power (Eric Adams) and the University of Plymouth (
Professor Lars Johanning).
14:10–14:35 – The Roles of Renewable UK (TBC)
14:35–14:55 – Coffee break
14:55–15:20 – Nature-Based Solutions including Blue Carbon/Carbon Stores (
Dr Sian Rees)
15:20–16:00 – Panel event: How do we produce the talent pipeline to maximise the decarbonisation opportunity?
Chaired by the University of Plymouth (
Professor John Curnow), with panellists from The Crown Estate (Pete Lawrence), South Devon College (Laurence Frewin), City College Plymouth (Jackie Grubb), EDF Energy (Cat Mills) and Exeter College (John Laramy).
16:00–16:25 – Speaker presentation
16:25–16:50 – Speaker presentation
16:50–17:00 – Summation from the University of Plymouth and conference close (
Rich Adams, University of Plymouth and Paul Coles, SWBC)
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