Side and social events
Social Events
Exhibitors' Reception
All participants in Offshore Wind 2011 are invited to attend the Exhibitors’ Reception in the exhibition halls between 17:15 – 18:30 on Day 1, Wed 29th June.
Join exhibitors, delegates and visitors for a drink and networking. This reception will be followed by the official Conference Reception.
This side event is open to sponsorship
Where: ACC Liverpool Exhibition Halls
Date: Wed 29-June-2011 (Day 1 of the conference)
Time: 17.15-18.30
Conference Reception
The Conference Reception will be held on Wednesday 29th June from 18:30 at Tate Liverpool and is open to conference delegates and exhibitors.
Tate Liverpool is situated on the famous Albert Dock, a short walk from ACC Liverpool. Stewards will be positioned along the route to help guide guests to the venue. Please bring your pass to gain entrance. Attendance is limited to the first 300 guests. Bowl food and drinks will be served.
This side event is open to sponsorship
Where: Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock
Date: Wed 29-June-2011 (Day 1 of the conference)
Time: 18:30 - 21:00
London Summer Dinner
Join 400 of the industry's finest at the first ever RenewableUK Black Tie Summer Dinner in central London (6 days after the conference).
This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with friends from the wind and marine energy sectors, interact with key representatives of RenewableUK member companies, top firms operating in the sector, and make contact with influential industry stakeholders.
Click here for full information
Where: Lancaster London Hotel, London W2 2TY
Date: Wed 6-July-2011 (6 days after the conference)
Time: 19:00 - Midnight
Industry side events
Merseyside & Burbo Bank Offshore Wind Farm Boat Trip
All conference delegates and exhibitors are invited to
take part in a boat trip on the day before the start of the conference to visit the Merseyside & Burbo Bank Offshore Wind Farm. Refreshments will be provided on board and brief informative talks will be given by DONG Energy and The Mersey Partnership. Check back soon for full information.
This side event is sponsored by DONG Energy and The Mersey Partnership
Where: Leaving from Pier Head Terminal in Liverpool (10 min walk from the venue)
Date: Tues 28-June-2011 (the day before the conference)
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Vessel: Royal Daffodil
How to register: Select the option to attend when registering for your Conference Delegate Pass or Exhibitor Pass. Space is limited, book soon to avoid disappointment.
Informal Welcome Reception:
28th June 2011 at PanAm, Albert Dock, 1800 – 2000
On the eve of the Conference, The Mersey Partnership and law firm Hill Dickinson LLP will be hosting an informal welcome reception for conference delegates. This follows on from the Boat Trip to Burbo Bank in the afternoon.
Please join us for a drink and an opportunity to meet your fellow delegates in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at PanAm Bar & Restaurant in the Albert Dock. The Albert Dock is a short walk from the BT Convention Centre.
Where: PanAm, 22 Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock, Liverpool
Date: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
RSVP to simon.reid@merseyside.org.uk
Stakeholder Surgery
Drop in (and pre-booked) sessions to meet statutory consultees in the development process.
Conference delegates can use these sessions to discuss aviation and environmental development issues with the UK statutory consultees including:
1. MMO (Licensing and Planning)
2. JNCC (Ollie Payne)
3. CCW (Jessica Orr)
4. SNH
5. RSPB (Toby Gethin and Benedict Gove)
6. DfT (Philip Smith)
7. MCA (Graeme Proctor)
8. Trinity House (Nick Dodson)
9. CAA (Squadron Leader Nel Tindale)
Where: Room 3B, ACC Liverpool (same venue as the conference)
Date: Wed 29-June-2011 (Day 1 of the conference)
Time: 14:00 – 17:15
To book an appointment contact Paula Sargeant
Reception
Norwegian Renewable Energy Partners - INTPOW is pleased to invite you for a drink and to meet the Norwegian Offshore Wind Industry at the Norwegian Offshore Wind Reception.
Where: PanAM Bar, 22 Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock, Liverpool
Date: Wed 29-June-2011 (Day 1 of the conference)
Time: 17.30-21.00
How to register: RSVP to anja@intpow.com before 27 June
Breakfast Workshop:
Offshore Renewable Assets – Risk Mitigation Whilst Driving Costs Down
Join BPP-TECH, PPA Energy and TNEI for a provocative breakfast workshop that will develop your thinking on managing your offshore electrical renewable assets. Coffee & pastries will be served.
- Assessing overall project and operational risk and mitigation strategies
- Will they last the 20-year design life?
- How do OFGEM’s availability payments drive design options, level of redundancy, interconnection, specifications of plant & cable assets?
- How can you drive down costs at the same time as you drive up availability?
Speakers:
- BPP-TECH: Professor Minoo Patel FREng, BSc, PhD, CEng, FIMechE, FRINA, Hon RCNC
- PPA Energy: Craig Lucas and Cliff Walton
- TNEI/Petrofac: Dr Graeme Bathurst, Technical Director
Where: ACC Liverpool (same venue as the conference)
Date: Thurs 30-June-2011 (Day 2 of the conference)
Time: 08.00 – 09:15 (finishing in time for the first session of the main conference)
How to register: Registration for this side event is FREE. To register you must email register@bpp-tech.com giving: your name, company, & position
Alpha-ventus:
An Invaluable Experience to Tailor Offshore Best Solutions
AREVA team is pleased to invite you to at an exclusive breakfast
Join key decision makers for an energetic discussion about the opportunities and challenges in the strategic UK offshore wind market. Michael Munder Oschimek, Managing Director AREVA Wind and responsible for project management and service, will share with you lessons learned from 2 years alpha ventus operations and the solutions developed to tackle the offshore wind challenges.
Where: ACC Liverpool, Room 7 (same venue as the conference)
Date: Thurs 30-June-2011 (Day 2 of the conference)
Time: 08.30 – 09:15 (finishing in time for the first session of the main conference)
Registration and further information: marketingdepartment.arevawind@areva.com
Afternoon Workshop:
Wind Farm Cable Protection – How Geotechnical and Operational Know-how Defines Successful Solutions
Join CTC Marine Projects Limited (CTC) for an insight into 20 years of successful innovation in cable installation and burial techniques in some of the most challenging environments. Tea, coffee, cakes and scones will be served at the workshop. Listen, learn and share experience and understanding with key members of CTC’s Renewables Team.
- Find out what is the Burial Protection Index and how this manages risk and ensures a cost effective cable protection solution
- Pro’s and con’s of ploughing, jetting, mechanical cutting and pre-cut trenching solutions for wind farm array and export cable installations
- Innovating for challenging subsea environments – lessons learnt from successful investment in telecoms & oil and gas markets, and CTC’s plans for wind farm related innovation
- Cost Reduction – listen and challenge CTC’s thoughts on how to reduce industry costs for cable installation and protection
Where: ACC Liverpool (same venue as the conference)
Date: Thursday 30 June 2011 (Day 2 of the conference)
Time: 13.30-15.00
How to Register: Registration for this event is FREE. This workshop is open to Wind Farm Developers, Cable Manufacturers and Engineering Contractors. To register please email laura.hall@ctcmarine.com to confirm your place, giving your name, company and position or visit stand 150 during the conference (subject to availability of places).
Real Life Blade Display
Come and explore next generation Offshore technology by experiencing the 80 metre V164-7.0 MW blade Display. The Vestas display is located in the car park next to the venue and is visible from the main entrance.
You will experience the unique blade in real life dimensions showcasing the technical leadership and commitment from Vestas, taking offshore leaders to the next level.
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