19/01/2018, Opening conference, workshops and B2B:
'How to make your SME port or marina more energy-efficient in a cost-efficient way', Southampton (UK)
SAVE THE DATE! On 19 Januari 2018, the PECS project start conference will take place at the Solent University at Southampton.
What:
Opening conference, workshops and B2B: 'How to make your SME port or marina more energy-efficient in a cost-efficient way'
When : Friday, 19/01/2018 (9h30-17h00)
Where: Southampton, Solent university (East Park Terrace, Southampton, UK)
PECS is an international cooperation project within the framework of the Interreg 2 Seas program, involving knowledge institutions, port authorities, industry and public authorities. The project focuses on the reduction of carbon within ports and marinas in a cost efficient way, by implementing different technologies on land and in the water.
What will be covered by the conference:
- Energy efficiency in ports and marina’s: challenges and opportunities
- Energy audit in ports and marina’s and data collection
- Carbon reduction pilots in ports, implementing different energy technologies (wind, solar, heath, wave)
- Innovation in ports in the field of energy efficiency and marine industry
- Energy efficiency and recuperation by the port industry
Full program:
- 12.30 – 13.30: Lunch + B2B networking
- 13.30 – 15.15: 2x2 Workshops (workshops1 and 2 in parallel, workshops 3 and 4 in parallel)
- 15.15 – 15.35: Feedback workshops + panel discussion with initiators and workshop leaders
- 15.35 – 15.45: Conclusions of the workshops
- 15.45 – 16.00: Conclusions and closing of the conference (Paul Gerard, CEO of port of Oostende)
- 16.00 – 17.00: Reception
Who is concerned and very much welcome:
- Managers of ports and marinas
- Marine industry
- Knowledge institutions, working in field of
- Technology providers, focusing on carbon reduction and energy efficiency
- Local authorities managing ports
- Suppliers to ports and marinas
- Port construction companies
10 boots are available for companies wanting to demonstrate their innovative energy efficiency solutions for ports and marinas.
We are looking forward to welcome you at the opening conference!!