Who should attend? Because the programme for connecting Europe 2009 will deal with every aspect and challenge associated with developing a pan-European offshore grid this event will be of significant value to all those involved in energy generation, distribution, regulation and innovation. Specifically:Policy and Regulation
- Members of the Governments of EU member states, bordering countries and beyond
- Representatives of EU governing bodies
- Governmental agencies & regulatory bodies with responsibility for power, grid infrastructure, energy market and offshore development
- Local and regional public bodies
- Development and enterprise agency staff
Financial and Trading
- Infrastructure development entrepreneurs in energy networks and transmission
- Venture capitalists and investors in clean technology and renewable energy
- Bankers and private investment fund managers
- Economists and market analysts
- Economic energy risk and derivatives specialists
- Electricity and carbon traders
- Strategy and business development managers
- Legal, business and financial consultants
Engineering and Operation - Utility companies
- Electricity grid companies
- Executives of offshore and onshore wind, wave and tidal energy companies
- Subsea and marine technology suppliers and operators
- Project Managers in the electrical grid (onshore and offshore) and the marine industry
- Engineering and grid standards operatives
- Cable installation and vessel hire companies
- Technical managers, marketing and sales managers
- Services and solutions providers for the energy sector
- Engineering and energy consultants
Environment
- Environmental consultants and analysts
- Geologists
- Senior statutory environmental consultees
- Senior statutory marine heritage consultees
Research and NGOs
- Senior academics specialising in energy policy, electricity generation and transmission.
- Environmental organisations
Promotion and Dissemination
- National newspaper editors, photographers and journalists
- National visual media: reporters and camera crews
- Specialist energy journalists
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