We’re pleased to announce that additional speakers have been added to the programme for Powering Futures: Transforming Lives through Clean Energy, Innovation and Skills Excellence. The expanded line-up brings even more national voices, innovators and sector leaders into the conversation.

You can now VIEW the full agenda and updated speaker list.

With just a couple of weeks to go, this is also a reminder to register soon to secure your place at this in-person event hosted by UVAC.

Powering Futures is the next event in UVAC’s Innovation Exchange series and explores how collaboration between education and industry can help shape the future workforce required to deliver the UK’s clean energy ambitions and support long-term sustainable economic growth.

Hosted in partnership with North East Institute of Technology and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, the event will:

• Hear from national speakers, innovators and sector leaders
• Share practical insights on tackling skills shortages
• Include an exclusive guided tour of world-leading offshore renewable energy facilities

The programme will also showcase how emerging technologies are transforming offshore renewable energy and supporting UK strategic priorities, including:

• Robotics, automation and artificial intelligence
• Floating offshore wind innovation
• Turbine blade testing and infrastructure resilience
• Marine energy innovation
• Circular economy approaches to sustainable decommissioning

If you’re involved in skills development, workforce planning, innovation or clean energy, this is a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and help shape what comes next.

REGISTER for this event