Maritime UK South West: Growth Forum – West of England, 16th Oct, KPMG, Bristol, 9.30-3

Organised by Maritime UK South West and the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority hosted by KPMG.

The West of England forthcoming Growth Strategy focuses on translating the region’s strengths in Digital & Technologies, Clean Energy, and Advanced Manufacturing into business success and the creation of new and better jobs. The maritime sector sits at the intersection of these regional priority sectors that are increasingly converging in maritime applications, including AI-driven vessel autonomy, smart port systems, clean propulsion, offshore wind including O&M, and advanced materials. This event offers businesses a space to explore how they can position themselves within these emerging opportunities, network and collaborate with local businesses and major stakeholders, access support for innovation and skills, and help shape a more connected maritime ecosystem across the West of England.

Agenda

09.30 Registration opens

09.50 Welcome KPMG, David Williams, Senior Partner, KPMG SW West & Wales

09.55 Graham Harrison, Maritime UK South West Chair

10:00 Maritime UK South West, Sheldon Ryan, Chief Executive

10.10 Maritime and The West of England’s Local Growth Plan, Stephen Bashford, Director of Economy and Skills, West of England Mayoral Combined Authority

10.30 Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind, Matt Hodson, Chief Operations Officer

Celtic Sea Power Limited, Vice Chair, Maritime UK South West

10.40 Defence & Maritime in the South West, Naval Regional Command TBC

10:50 Q&A

11:15 Break

11:45 Port of Bristol, John Chaplin, Director of External Affairs & Special Projects

11:55 BMT, Speaker TBC

12:05 Rolls Royce, Richard Barton, Assistant Director Strategic Engagement, UKDSC

12:15 Babcock, Speaker TBC

12:25 Q&A

12:50 Lunch

14:00 KPMG Tom Fox, Emerging Giants, Early Stage Business,

Max Rouse, Infrastructure and Government Strategy

14:15 Drift Energ, Thomas Fielder, Business Development, Amanda Cetin

14:25 3 minute business pitch (2 spaces reaiming)

14:40 GW Shift, Karen Brooks, Deputy Director, University of Bath

14:50 Innovate UK Business Growth, James Snelgrove, Innovation and Growth Specialist

 

Lunch will be provided which is covered in the £15 charge for attending the event.

If you have special access or dietary requirements leave these in the “special notes” section of the booking form.