IOP Business Forum: "Powering the Future: Energy Generation in North Wales"
Fforwm Busnes: "Grymuso'r Dyfodol: Cynhyrchu Ynni yng Ngogledd Cymru"
Thursday 26 July 2012, 17:30 - 21:00
Nos Iau 26 Gorffennaf 2012, 17:30 - 21:00
Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndwr University, Wrexham LL11 2AW
Canolfan Catrin Finch, Prifysgol Glyndŵr, Wrecsam LL11 2AW
- How can Wales meet both its energy needs and its environmental responsibilities?
- What role should physics and physics-based businesses play?
North Wales is well placed to take the lead in the future of electricity generation, with its combination of an already strong infrastructure, high-technology start-ups and a vibrant research and development base.
This event will bring together leaders from business, government and academia to discuss the opportunities and challenges that are likely to present themselves in the next decade, and the role of physics in powering a sustainable future for the region.
Register online now and for more information please contact business@iop.org.
Programme / Rhaglen
| 17:30 | Arrival and registration, tea and coffee reception |
| 18.00 | Welcome and Introduction Prof. Andrew Evans - Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Physics, Aberystwyth University Chair of the Welsh Optoelectronics Forum |
| 18:10 | “Solar PV: manufacturing, supply chain and prospects” Professor Stuart J C Irvine - Director Centre for Solar Energy Research, Glyndŵr University, OpTIC |
| 18:30 | Anglesey Energy Island - powerhouse for the north Wales economy John Idris Jones, Head of Socio-economic development for Magnox in North Wales (About to take on role of Energy Island Programme Director) |
| 18:50 | Open forum for debate and discussion The speakers will be joined by Andrew Pleass, Commercial Manager, Tata Steel-Building Envelope |
| 19:30 | Buffet and networking reception |
| 21:00 | End |
Please note, the Institute of Physics reserve the right to amend the programme, should circumstances require it.