Tuesday, 20th Feb

Positioning North Wales as a Tourism and Hospitality Centre of Excellence

This event is dedicated to exploring key themes essential for the growth and transformation of the region's tourism and hospitality sector.

Tourism plays a crucial role in the North Wales economy, contributing over £3.6 billion annually to the region, sustaining over 45,000 jobs, and serving as the backbone of numerous small businesses.

The discussion focuses on several critical aspects, including supporting sustainable and high-value tourism jobs, fostering innovation, and enhancing collaboration between the public and private sectors for the region's overall development.

A key focus will be the importance of supporting the creation of sustainable and high-value jobs within the sector. By positioning the industry as an aspirational career choice, North Wales aims to attract and retain top talent, ensuring long-term growth and success.

The event seeks to amplify a path for North Wales to position itself as a centre of excellence in the tourism and hospitality sector. By addressing these key themes, the region aims to not only drive economic growth and job creation but also ensure that its tourism industry is sustainable, innovative, and environmentally responsible.

Wednesday, 21st Feb

Establishing The Hydrogen Economy in North Wales

Ongoing initiatives aimed at initiating the green hydrogen supply chain, coupled with efforts to evaluate the suitability of current infrastructure for hydrogen transportation, present a major opportunity for North Wales.

This event is designed to add visibility to the hydrogen ambition in the region, adding a new layer of visibility to those projects and organisations at the heart of the emerging hydrogen sector in North Wales.

Friday, 23rd Feb

The Future of High Value Manufacturing in North Wales: Advanced Manufacturing - Exploring Optics, Photonics, and Composites for Carbon Reduction

Designing renewable energy parks that generate clean, green onshore is critical to the economic growth in Wales.

Designing such projects requires careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure they effectively generate clean energy, promote economic growth, and are environmentally sustainable.

This event will highlight a variety of considerations for developers including the importance of community-driven partnerships and deliver real social value

Tuesday, 27th Feb

Developing SMART Towns and Future-Ready Communities

Designing renewable energy parks that generate clean, green onshore is critical to the economic growth in Wales.

Designing such projects requires careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure they effectively generate clean energy, promote economic growth, and are environmentally sustainable.

This event will highlight a variety of considerations for developers including the importance of community-driven partnerships and deliver real social value

Circular Economy Innovation to Support Tender Capabilities for Public Service Contracts in Wales

This event is designed to highlight how businesses can open up new opportunities by implementing circular economy principles

Cardiff Metropolitan University, in partnership with Swansea University, third sector and industry partners, are running a fully-funded programme to support businesses in Wales to develop their circular economy understanding and innovation plans to support clean growth and contribute to the Welsh Government’s ‘Net Zero Wales’ ambitions.

1:30 pm

Green Energy Out of the Blue - The Future for Floating Offshore Wind

The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ensures renewable energy projects receive a guaranteed price from the government for the electricity they generate.

The maximum strike price has been increased by 52% for floating offshore wind projects, from £116/MWh to £176/MWh ahead of Allocation Round 6 (AR6) next year. This event will amplify the voice of the developer community, to discuss investor confidence and the importance of the full budget announced for AR6 in early 2024.

1:30 pm

Driving Welsh Ambition in Tidal Energy

Wales, with its breathtaking coastline and abundant maritime resources has
emerged as a visionary leader in the pursuit of tidal energy.

This remarkable ambition seeks to not only tap into the vast potential of its coastal waters but also to revolutionize its energy landscape, foster economic growth, and pave the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

 This event highlights the story of Wales' tidal energy ambition, a story of innovation, resilience, and a commitment to a greener tomorrow

3:00 pm

Developing Green Freeports in Wales – The Gateways to Sustainability

The concept of Freeports is gaining considerable traction in Wales as a means of fostering trade, job creation, and investment. However, in Wales, we are taking this idea one step further.

Our ambition Is to develop Green Freeports that not only drive economic growth but also serve as pillars of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and innovation.

This event highlights the work underway to understand the foundational principles of Green Freeports and their potential impact on Wales' economy and environment.

Thurs, 7th March

Unlocking the Business Case for Solar Power

Could an investment in solar power systems be right for your business or property?

This event brings together some of Wales’ leading experts in solar power to explain why Investing in commercial solar panels isn't just about cutting costs; it's a strategic move towards sustainability and long-term financial gain.

 
With their exceptional ROI potential and environmental benefits, those businesses investing in solar power are revolutionising the way businesses manage their energy needs.

Monday, 11th March

The Intersection of Food Procurement and Social Value

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Wednesday, 13th Feb

Advancing Vertical Farming in Local Food Supply Chains in North Wales

This event is dedicated to addressing one of the key themes crucial for the development and sustainability of the region's food industry.

The widespread integration of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) has the potential to revolutionise fresh food supply chains in the region. With world-leading skills and expertise already present within North Wales an aspect of the discussion will discuss the exploration of rural business diversification.

The panel will focus on optimising vertical farming innovation, creating employment and training opportunities, and establishing facilities that promote a sustainable and globally competitive position for North Wales.

This event aspires to generate actionable insights and strategies for North Wales to advance its local and regional food supply chains. By prioritising innovation, creating employment and training opportunities, and exploring cutting-edge farming practices like hydroponic vertical farming, the region can establish sustainable and globally competitive positions within the food industry.

This discussion represents a critical step toward not only addressing supply chain challenges but also fostering economic growth and resilience in rural communities throughout North Wales.

Wednesday, 3rd April

Advanced Manufacturing - Unlocking Biotechnological Treasures from the Environment

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Tuesday, 16th April

Understanding the Circular Economy in Wales

The Circular Economy is a concept that promotes a new way of thinking about how we can use resources in the most efficient and environmentally friendly way possible.

The core concept is to move away from being a throw-away ‘take, make and dispose’ society and adopt a reduce, re-use and recycle model.

Wales is emerging as a leader towards unravelling the intricacies of the Circular Economy and this event is designed to highlight the opportunities for businesses in adopting circular principles in a strategy that’s good for business.

1:30 pm

Heat Pumps for Businesses Explained: Costs, Benefits, and Assessing Viability

Heat pumps can be a perfect solution for commercial properties, offering an array of benefits that extend far beyond traditional heating and cooling systems.

This event aims to demystify the current market position of heat pumps, address common barriers to adoption, provide clarity on cost implications, highlight available grants and incentives, and emphasise the strong case for businesses to consider investing in this innovative technology.

By exploring these crucial aspects, we hope to empower businesses to make informed decisions that benefit both their bottom line and the environment.

3:00 pm

Measure Your Carbon Footprint – Calculate and Evaluate to Establish Your Carbon Reduction Plan

Investing in a carbon management service is not just about meeting regulatory requirements or avoiding potential penalties.

It's about leading in an evolving business landscape where sustainability and profitability go hand in hand. In fact, numerous studies have shown a positive correlation between a company's environmental performance and its financial performance.

This event is designed to highlight the process of measuring your carbon footprint and why its good for business.

Thursday, 2nd May

Developing Green Hydrogen Solutions to Compliment Established Renewable Technologies

Green hydrogen offers several significant advantages, complementing a variety of established renewable technologies.

This event showcases the opportunities within complimentary green hydrogen technology for organisations in Wales looking to achieve their Net Zero Carbon Goals.

Friday, 3rd May

Making the Welsh Weather work for Wales

Designing renewable energy parks that generate clean, green onshore is critical to the economic growth in Wales.

Designing such projects requires careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure they effectively generate clean energy, promote economic growth, and are environmentally sustainable.

This event will highlight a variety of considerations for developers including the importance of community-driven partnerships and deliver real social value