Offshore Wind: A guide for businesses

This event is not organised by the ONE HULL Business Forum. Please confirm details with the event organiser before travelling.

The Renewables Network, in conjunction with Footprint Renewables, is staging a conference to help provide information on what the developers, turbine manufacturers and wind farm operators look for from potential suppliers.

The event, called Offshore Wind: A Guide For Businesses, will also give an update on the latest news from the sector, such as fresh details on the work to bring global players to the Humber area.

Being held at the Country Park Inn, Hessle, East Yorkshire, from 8.30am on Thursday, February 16, the conference will feature several speakers, including representatives from some of these offshore wind organisations and the authorities already working with them in the region.

Delegates will find out:

• What type of suppliers the offshore wind industry will need directly and indirectly;
• Which accreditations are required before tendering for work;
• The level of guarantees the sector demands in terms of quality, safety and delivery;
• How important presentation, image and marketing is when entering this emerging industry;
• Timescales involved with the giant Round Two and Three wind farm sites in the North Sea;
• Where to search for tenders and how to keep on top of the available work.

At the conference, experts from the Renewables Network, a Humber-based business organisation that helps companies enter the green energy market, will outline the scale of the offshore wind opportunity and how to ensure your firm is ready for it.

The conference will also provide a useful chance to network with other people and businesses involved in an industry that is now ready to find long-term partners in the UK.

Whether your business is just starting up, is diversifying into the offshore wind market or is already established and would like to benefit from the latest industry information, this conference will provide an essential guide.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Nicola Yates - Chief Executive, Hull City Council;
• Eric Collis - Humberside Engineering Training Association;
• Rob Bell - Archomai Energy;
• John Britton - BCG Bridgepoint;
• Sam Pick - Renewables Network;
• Professor Chee Wong - Logistics & Supply Chain Management, University of Hull;
• Jonathan Rollison - Point Engineering and Team Humber Marine Alliance;
• Bruce Marbrow - Alpha Energy.

Delegate places booked after January 20 cost £195 VAT, or £145 VAT for members of the Renewables Network or confirmed clients of Footprint Renewables.

As well as access to the conference, the price includes car parking, a breakfast reception, lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

For more information, or to book one of the limited places, telephone Charles Heath on 01472 898768, e-mail or reserve your place online.