Progression from Technological Concept to Commercial Deployment

ACI’s World Ocean Power Summit will be taking place in Edinburgh, UK on 6-7 November 2013.  The two day event will bring together key industry stakeholders to address the need to progress ocean energy from technological concept to commercial deployment.  Given the right political and financial frameworks, ocean technologies have the potential to play a crucial role in meeting renewable energy targets.

Key Topics Include

• Ocean Energy Markets
• Policy & Regulatory Effects on Ocean Power
• Economics & Investment Opportunities
• Technology Case Studies: OTEC
• Case Studies: Ocean Mechanical Energy
• Industry Perspective: Other Ocean Industries
• Overcoming Barriers to Commercial Deployment
• Grid Connection & Integration Issues

Confirmed Panel Members

Neil Kermode, Managing Director, The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Limited (Chair)

Brendan Barry, Manager, Ocean Energy, ESB Energy International

Martin McAdam, Chief Executive Officer, Aquamarine Power

Phil Gilmour, Head of Marine Renewables and Offshore Wind, Marine Scotland

Capt. Richard Parkinson, Managing Director, Mojo Maritime

Prof Deborah Greaves, Professor of Ocean Engineering & Director of COAST, School of Marine Science & Engineering, University of Plymouth

Bruce Valpy, Director, BVG Associates

Abbie Badcock-Broe, Marketing & Business Development Manager, IT Power

Stuart Brown, CEO, FloWave TT Ltd

Henry Jeffery, Research Fellow, Institute for Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh

Stephanie Merry, Head of Ocean Energy, REA

David Walker, Senior Investment Officer, Climate Change and Environment Division, European Investment Bank, EIB

Janine Kellett, Head of Offshore Renewables Policy Team, Energy and Climate Change Directorate, Scottish Government

Jan Reid, Senior Manager for Marine Energy & LCT, Scottish Enterprise

Martin Murphy, Managing Director, Tidal Energy Ltd

Call for Papers

If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:

John Boateng

Tel: +44 (0)20 7981 2508

Email: jboateng@acieu.net 

Who Will Attend 

Leading power generating companies, utilities, marine technology providers, financial stakeholders & investors, research institutions, academia, service providers, government officials and regulators from various positions, encompassing heads & junior staff of:  marine energy, ocean power, wave & tidal technology, technology development, marine renewable energy, offshore power generation and renewable strategy

Further Information & Registration

Cheryl Williams

Tel: +44 (0)203 141 0623

Email: cwilliams@acieu.net

Opportunities to Meet Your Target Audience

Companies can gain direct access to our senior level audience and have an increased level of visibility through branding and networking at the conference.   For information on available sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please contact:

John Boateng

Tel: +44 (0)203 141 0624

Email: jboateng@acieu.net