This UK Energy Policy Debate delves into hard-to-fill areas in the current energy sector. We will be exploring potential solutions, including where transferrable skills can be learnt from other industries, and how to fill in the gaps in current and future job markets to tackle the ever-increasing demand for labour to power the energy transition.
Hear industry leader’s insights on:
- How successful workforces have adapted to meet demand
- The employment trends that have emerged between traditional and renewable energy markets
- What strategies are needed for the energy industry, UK government and education sector to close the skills gap and prepare the next generation of energy professionals
Programme:
- 15:30: Registration and networking
- 16:00: Opening remarks from the chair
Simon Virley CB FEI, Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG UK
- 16:05: Speaker introductions and thoughts
- Renewable UK’s work on supply chains, issues faced, and industrial growth plan
Dan McGrail, Chief Executive, Renewables UK
- Challenges in preparing transmission and distribution grids built in time for the energy transition
Cordi O’Hara OBE FEI, President, National Grid Electricity Distribution, National Grid, and Vice President, Energy Institute
- The role of consumers in net zero, including demand-side response and grid flexibility
Mary Starks, VP Policy, Regulation and Risk, OVO
- 17:00: Debate session
- 18:00: Closing remarks from the chair
Simon Virley CB FEI, Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG UK
- 18:05: Networking drinks reception
- 19:00: Event close
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