What
Kicking off an annual initiative to lead the conversation on the future of the energy workforce, this solutions-focused event is based on ideas sharing across the energy industry via moderator-led workshops on four key topics:
- Jobs & Skills
- Training & Education
- Health & Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
Each workshop will feature up to 25 attendees, contributing to a moderated discussion focused on an actionable outcome, creating a legacy of learning and practical solutions for our partners.
The findings from each session will be collated and written up by the Energy Voice editorial team, with input from our event partners. This will create high-impact, co-branded content for Energy Voice readers in the form of an editorial and podcast series plus a whitepaper. This will ensure our event generates a long tail of content and conversation for our event partners and pave the way for future activity for future activity.
Where |
When |
Aberdeen Science Centre | The afternoon of 19th of March 2024 |
How can we create an investment environment in Aberdeen?
Join Energy Voice to discuss the changing financial landscape, upcoming projects for the city and how this all impacts our next generation of energy talent.
Our guests can enjoy all this, plus a breakfast roll, a coffee and a catch-up before 10am.
Where |
When |
The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen | Thursday 9th May, 7am |
Key Themes and Topics
With the general election on the horizon, our panellists discuss the potential changes it might bring to energy sector investment and its workforce.
After last years event asked how Aberdeen could secure the title of Europe's energy capital, we're back, as a breakfast event that discusses how Aberdeen can secure and retain the capital and workforce required to maintain that spot.
You'll have the opportunity to listen in as our speakers discuss the future of Aberdeen with the topic:
How to create an investment environment for Aberdeen
You're then invited to attend a workshop delivered by ECITB, that discusses regional skills, innovations for offshore and asks, what should be the approaches to attracting new entrances to the industry with the topic:
Innovation in skills and training
Speakers
Stephen Flynn
MP for Aberdeen South
Read moreStephen Flynn
MP for Aberdeen South
Stephen Flynn is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of SNP Westminster Leader.
More speakers to be announced
Workshop Host
Andrew Hockey
CEO of ECITB
Workshop: Innovation in skills and training
Read moreAndrew Hockey
CEO of ECITB
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is the employer-led skills, standards and qualifications body for the development of the engineering construction workforce of Great Britain. An arms-length body of the UK Government, the ECITB reports to the Department for Education.
The ECITB works with employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines. We invest about £25 million each year to support skills development within the industry.
The organisation was established to address a market failure within the industry to provide training to its workforce. The ECITB addresses this market failure through its levy and grant system, which is used to drive up skill levels and fund training that would otherwise not take place.
The Agenda
Arrival: 6.30 am | Arrive bright and early for fresh juice and coffee and an opportunity to network whilst browsing our exhibition. |
Breakfast: 7.00 am | Breakfast is served whilst you register for the event and chat with your fellow Invest Abz guests. |
Event Start: 7.20 am | Take a seat and listen to our keynote speakers introduce why investing in Aberdeen and it's workforce is integral to the future of the North Sea industries. |
Panel Discussion: 7.40 am | Our panellists discuss the future of Aberdeen, including how to nurture the growth of North Sea industry both with jobs and investment for the city. |
Audience Q&A: 8.30 am | An opportunity for the audience to get involved with ideas and questions. |
Networking: 9.10 am | Have a coffee, browse the exhibition stands from our Aberdeen partners and network with your fellow invitees. |
Workshops: 9.30 am | Attend one of our workshops focusing on how local organisations are skilling the next generation of energy talent and reskilling those already in the industry. |
Workshops & Networking: 9.10 am until close | Have a coffee, browse the expo stands from our Aberdeen partners and network with your fellow invitees before attending one of our invite-only workshops focusing on how local organisations are skilling the next generation of energy talent and reskilling those already in the industry. |
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