Solent
Maritime UK is pleased to host the third in a series of national ‘Road to Net Zero Roadshow’ events in conjunction with Maritime UK Solent and the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership, to give a specific focus on the Solent region. Maritime UK Solent, Maritime UK and national trade association members will draw together a range of industry presentations to brief key stakeholders on projects relating to maritime decarbonisation specifically in this part of the country.
The event will showcase existing opportunities amongst world class businesses and technological entrepreneurs on offer in the Solent and put the national focus on maritime decarbonisation into a local context, with a powerful demonstration of existing innovation and future opportunities already taking place across the region.
The session will be chaired on a joint basis between Solent LEP and Paul Holmes MP, Member of Parliament for Eastleigh.
Agenda
Welcome remarks and introduction
- Paul Holmes MP, Member of Parliament for Eastleigh
- Stuart Baker, Assistant
Director Strategy and Programme Development – Solent LEP
Overview of the maritime decarbonisation agenda, including ten-point plan
- Ben Murray, Chief Executive – Maritime UK
Spotlight on regional decarbonisation projects
- Donnacha O' Driscoll, Sophie Portlock and Tom Strang - Carnival UK
- Helen Tveitan, Carisbrooke Shipping
- Jerry Clarke - Portsmouth International Port
- Sue Simmonite / Alistair Welch – Associated British Ports (ABP)
- Charlie Field – Wightlink, Isle of Wight Ferries
How can politicians work together to advance the agenda?
- Paul Holmes MP to lead roundtable discussion
Please note, attendance at this event is by invitation only and targeted towards Westminster parliamentarians, local government leaders, Whitehall officials and LEP Executives. However, if you have an interest in the event, please do register as an observer.
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