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18 April 2023 - 20 April 2023
Energy Catalyst – Partnering for the Indo-Pacific 2023

Agenda

Tuesday, 18 April - Partnering with Australian Energy Companies in the Indo-Pacific

Time (GMT)

Session

7.45-8:00am

Registration and Sign-in

8:00- 8:10am

Welcome speech/Overview of 3 Days

Janice Freed - Head of Innovation Client Services, Innovate UK EDGE

8.10 - 8.30am

Introduction to Energy Catalyst

Amy Flynn - Programme Coordinator - Energy Catalyst Brokerage,              Innovate UK

8:30 – 8.40am

Australia's Renewable Energy Sector 

Ian Barnett - Senior Trade Development Manager Trade – Infrastructure & Energy, British Consulate-General

8.40 – 9.10am

Regional energy sector challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific

Tom Coward - High Commissioner, British High Commission Solomon Islands

9.10 – 9.30am

Asia Development Bank -  Renewable Energy Projects for Indo-Pacific

Takeshi Shiihara - Senior Energy Specialist, Asia Development Bank

9:30 – 9.50am

Capitalizing on Key Renewable Technology Trends 

Fernando Centeno - Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK EDGE

9.50am – 10am

Overview of B2Match Online Meeting System

Chris Woodward - Team Manager, Innovate UK EDGE

10am

Wrap Up – Day 1

Amy Flynn - Programme Coordinator - Energy Catalyst Brokerage,                Innovate UK

Wednesday, 19 April - Partnering with New Zealand Energy Companies in the Indo-Pacific

Time (GMT)

Session

7.45-8:00am

Registration and Sign-in

8:00-08:05am

Welcome to Day 2

Janice Freed - Head of Innovation Client Services, Innovate UK EDGE

8.05 - 8.15am

New Zealand's Renewable Energy Sector

Tony Wilson - Trade Development Manager - Energy, Infrastructure, Smart Cities, British Consulate-General

8.15 – 8.35am

Partnering for Business in the Indo Pacific Renewable Energy sector

Dr Brian Jones - High Commissioner, British High Commission - Fiji

8:35 – 8:50am

Industry/Case Study – Successful UK/Pacific Renewable Energy Partnerships

William David Hartell - Managing Director, Developments,Operations & Production, Stellae Energy

8:50 – 9.00am

Energy Catalyst Funding Competition Round 10 Overview

Amy Flynn - Programme Coordinator - Energy Catalyst Brokerage,                Innovate UK

9.00 – 9.20am

Maximising Funding Through a Successful Grant Application 

Richard Allin - Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK EDGE

9:20 – 9:40am

Contracts, Due Diligence, and other Key Overseas Partnering Considerations IP

James McKenzie - Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

9:40-10am

Gender, Ethnicity and Social Inclusion

Dr Charlotte Ray - International Development Consultant, Gordian Development Services

10amWrap Up – Day 2

Rob Scott - Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK EDGE

Thursday 20 April - Online Delegate and Partner Brokerage via the B2Match Tool

Time (GMT)

Session

8am – 10am

1-1 meetings (20 minutes each)

Registration
Closed since 19 April 2023
Organised by
Participants
United Kingdom 33
Australia 3
New Zealand 3
Solomon Islands 2
Fiji 2
Saudi Arabia 1
Nigeria 1
Papua New Guinea 1
Philippines 1
Netherlands 1
India 1
North Macedonia 1
Total 50
Participants
Company 28
Authority/Government 5
Other 3
University 2
R&D Institution 1
Association/Agency 1
Total 40