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IMCA Global Summit: Programme preview

Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 December

TivoliVredenberg, Utrecht, Netherlands

The IMCA Global Summit will bring our Members and the industry together to explore the major challenges we collectively face as we strive to deliver a new offshore energy mix.

Explore out programme preview below. We are busy securing a range of high-profile industry speakers and subject matter experts from prominent organisations and will update as soon as slots are confirmed.

Early Bird tickets are available. IMCA Members can book now to save over £400 on the full price.

Day one: Tuesday 3 December 2024

TimeSessionPresenter
08:00 to 09:00Registration, coffee, and networking
09:00 to 09:10Welcome and Safety BriefingRichard Hollingham
Summit host
09:10 to 09:25Introduction from IMCAIain Grainger
CEO, IMCA

Session one: Rising to the challenges

We explore the medium to long-term geo-political, macro-economic, and market forces which are influencing our industry and look ahead to what it might mean for our sector in 2025 and beyond.

TimeSessionPresenter
09:25 to 09:50Future trends in offshore energy markets
Exploring the economic and market trends in the offshore sector.
Fredrik Ellekjær
Partner – Advisory, Rystad Energy
09:50 to 10:10Offshore vessel demand
What changing expectations for energy means for vessel demand.
Stephen Gordon
Managing Director, Clarkson Research
10:10 to 10:55Leaders’ debate: Meeting new ambitions for
offshore energy
Panel discussion, moderated by IMCA CEO Iain Grainger, featuring leaders from clients and contractors discussing future challenges and opportunities.

Also featuring audience participation via Slido.
Panel tbc

Moderator:
Iain Grainger, IMCA
10:55 to 11:30Networking coffee breakCoffee break sponsored by: Unique Group

Session two: Meeting ambitions on Sustainability

Rising to the challenges of reducing GHG emissions and a more sustainable approach to offshore projects will mean shifts in how we work, as well as investment in people, technology, and vessels.

TimeSessionPresenter
11:30 to 12:00Keynote: Systematic change and sustainability
How we need to change the way we think and do business to meet sustainability challenges.
Dr Sally Uren OBE,  
CEO, Forum for the Future 
12:00 to 12:45




Panel debate: Can our industry be truly sustainable?
IMCA Members on the steps they’ve taken to meet new expectations on sustainability and GHGs.

Featuring audience interaction via Slido (Audience Q&A 10mins)
Panellists  
Dr Sally Uren OBE, CEO, Forum for the Future 
tbc, Fugro 
Jiska Verhulst, DEME 
Moderator: Lee Billingham, Director of Strategy & Energy Transition, IMCA
12:45 to 14:15Networking lunch

Session three: Safety technology

Bringing delegates together to find the solutions to challenges for a more safe approach to delivery.

TimeSessionPresenter
14:15 to 15:15Spotlight on future TechnologyInvited companies tbc
15:15 to 16:00Personal Locator Beacons: Jason’s story
How a simple device could save lives at sea.
Kevin Barron
Deputy Manager, Resources and Operational Support, Fugro
16:00 to 16:30Networking coffee breakCoffee break sponsored by: Unique Group

Session four: Celebrating our achievements

We present the winners of this year’s IMCA Awards which recognises Member best-practice in safety, GHGs, and sustainability. We also present the President’s Award for lifetime achievement.

TimeSessionPresenter
16:30 to 17:00IMCA Awards: introduction

IMCA Awards: ceremony
Sustainability
ProjectGHG
Safety
IMCA President’s Award
Richard Hollingham, Summit host
Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA
Luca Gentili, IMCA President, Saipem
17:00 to 17:15Closing remarks
Summary of the day one conversations and preview of the next day at the Summit.
Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA
17:15 to 18:30Networking reception

Day two: Wednesday 4 December 2024

TimeSessionPresenter
08:00 to 09:00Registration, coffee, and networking
09:00 to 09:10Welcome and Safety Briefing & short host sectionRichard Hollingham
Summit host

Session five: Attracting and retaining talent

We explore the major people issues our industry faces. How do we appeal to a new generation with different expectations? How can we transition skills from oil and gas to offshore renewables?

TimeSessionPresenter
09:10 to 09:30Keynote address: People (session five)
Attracting the next generation.
Oliver Ferriman
Associate Director, HSM-Advisory
09:30 to 10:25Panel debate: How do we attract and retain talent?
A discussion featuring IMCA Members on the steps they’ve taken to attract and retain skills and talent.

Featuring audience interaction via Slido.
Panel tbc

Moderator:
Iain Grainger
, CEO, IMCA
10:25 to 11:00Networking coffee breakCoffee break sponsored by: Unique Group 

Session six: Delivering a safer industry

We discover which lessons could be learnt from others. Could HOP drive a renewed commitment to safety in a changing industry? We find solutions to the safety and people challenges we face.

TimeSessionPresenter
11:00 to 12:00Keynote: Pre-accident investigations
The ‘Godfather of HOP’ and award-winning author Dr Todd E. Conklin shares how he’s helped organisations re-think safety.

Featuring audience interaction via Slido
(Audience Q&A 10 mins)

Dr. Todd E. Conklin
12:00 to 12:50Panel debate: Can HOP transform Safety?

Featuring audience interaction via Slido
(Audience Q&A 10mins)

Dr Todd E. Conklin
tbc, Subsea7
Professor Josué E. Maia França D.Sc.,
Safety Engineer, Petrobras
Tove Lunde, Head of Safety, Security and Sustainability, Equinor ASA
12:50 to 14:00Networking lunch

Session seven: The Last Breath

We explore the remarkable survival tale of our keynote speaker, Chris Lemons in a story soon to be immortalised by Hollywood.

TimeSessionPresenter
14:00 to 15:00Safety keynote: The Last Breath

Chris Lemons, the saturation diver who survived against the odds following a severed umbilical tells his remarkable story. As seen in his critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, and soon to be immortalised in a Hollywood movie adaptation.

Featuring audience interaction via Slido
(Audience Q&A 15mins)
Chris Lemons
15:00 to 15:15Closing remarksIain Grainger
CEO, IMCA