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The Inaugural Veterans’ Green Energy Forum
The Green Energy Forum is delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Inaugural Veterans’ Green Energy Forum at LJMU on 23rd February 2023.
Throughout the morning, there will be a number of keynote speeches from representatives from the offshore wind sector, Ministry of Defence and associated partners. This represents a fantastic opportunity for organisations from across the offshore wind sector to meet and network with several veteran group representatives and forge lasting and powerful connections.
We are excited to announce a number of high-profile speakers at the event including Commodore Phil Waterhouse, Naval Commander Northern England, David McGinley, CEO Cammell Laird Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders Ltd, Atlantic and Peninsula Marine Services, Daniel McGrail, CEO RenewableUK, the Mayor of Liverpool, Roy Gladden and Mark Knowles, Head of Energy and Industry, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Join us for The Inaugural
Veterans’ Green Energy Forum
23rd February 2023.
Agenda
| Time | Speaker | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 16.30 - 17.00 | Arrivals | Tea & Coffee |
| 17.00 – 17.05 | MC | Welcome |
| 17.05 – 17. 10 | Mark Blundell - Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside | |
| 17.10 – 17.15 | Roy Gladden - Mayor of Liverpool | A Reflection of Civvies Street in the Liverpool City Region |
| 17.15 – 17.25 | Commodore Phil Waterhouse, Naval Commander Northern England | Leaving the Armed Forces and Securing Opportunities for a Bright Future |
| 17.25 – 17.35 | Daniel McGrail - CEO - Renewables UK | The Green Revolution - Opportunities for the Future |
| 17.35 – 17.45 | David McGinley - CEO - A&P and Cammell Laird | Armed Forces to Business Leader, a Story of Success. |
| 17.45 – 17.55 | Helen Thomas OEA / RWE | Offshore Wind Opportunities and the Growth of the Sector. |
| 17.55 – 18.30 | Break - Drinks & Canapés | |
| 18.30 – 18.40 | Andrew Elmes - Head of Business Development - Siemens Gamesa | TBC |
| 18.40 – 18.45 | Mark Smith - Head of QHSE and Business Improvement Red 7 Marine | Role of the Supply Chain – Setting an Example to Industry. |
| 18.45 – 18.55 | Mark Knowles - Head of Energy and Industry, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. | Liverpool City Region – a City of Excellence for Skills Development |
| 18.55 – 19.05 | Musa Bashir - Lecturer in Marine and Offshore Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University | Supporting the Growth of the Offshore Sector. |
| 19.05 – 19.15 | Danielle Kershaw - Managing Director - Complete Training Solutions | Training the Workforce for the Future. |
| 19.15 – 19.45 | Panel |
The event is free to attend for veterans and charitable organisations and delegate tickets are priced at £20 (+ VAT).
Panelists
| Name | Company | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Wright | RWE | Former Royal Airforce |
| Dom Butler | Boston Energy | Former Corporal in the Royal Marines |
| Rob Mitchison | Head of Technical Projects and New Ventures at Boston Energy | Former Marine |
| Andrew Elmes | Siemens Gamesa | Former Major in British Army |
| John Stephenson | Forces Transition Group | Former Royal Signals |
| Rob Arnott | Marine Superintendent – Red 7 Marine | British Army Veteran |
| Jonathan Coleman | Liverpool Freeport | Former Captain Military Police |
| Claire Wainright | Cammell Laird | Weapons Engineer in the Royal Navy |
Join us for The Inaugural
Veterans’ Green Energy Forum
23rd February 2023.
Venue
Liverpool John Moores University
John Lennon Art & Design Building
2 Duckinfield Street
Liverpool
L3 5RD
Speakers.
Commodore Phil Waterhouse
Naval Commander Northern England
David McGinley
CEO Cammell Laird Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders Ltd, Atlantic and Peninsula Marine Services
Roy Gladden
Mayor of Liverpool
Daniel McGrail
Chief Executive of RenewableUK
Ian Green
Managing Director of Complete Training Solutions
Dr Musa Bashir
Lecturer in Marine and Offshore Engineering at LJMU