Full agenda revealed for Highlands and Islands Green Energy Conference
Senior figures from Great British Energy, SSEN Transmission, government, education and industry confirmed for Inverness event
The full agenda has been unveiled for a Scotsman event focused on green energy opportunities and skills.
The schedule been released for The Scotsman's Highlands and Islands Green Energy Conference, bringing together leaders from industry, government, education and communities to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the region's energy transition.
The event, headline sponsored by SSEN Transmission, will take place at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness on June 11 and will explore how the Highlands and Islands can maximise the economic, social and environmental benefits of renewable energy investment.
The conference will open with a panel examining progress in green energy development across the region, featuring representatives from SSEN Transmission, the UK Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Highland Council and Maraen Holdings.
A dedicated green skills session will focus on workforce challenges, attracting talent and developing future skills pathways, with speakers from UHI, OPITO, Deloitte and Highlands & Islands Skills CIC.
Guy Arnold, deputy director of supply chain strategy and delivery at Great British Energy, will deliver a keynote address exploring how the organisation can support supply chain growth and business expansion.
Other sessions include discussions on community engagement, the economic potential of renewable energy investment and a panel showcasing the next generation of talent entering the sector.
Councillor Raymond Bremner, leader of Highland Council, will deliver a keynote on the council's socio-economic plans and how the green energy sector can help address challenges around housing, infrastructure, transport and long-term regional sustainability.
Stephen Emerson, editor of Scotsman Insider, will chair panels examining both green energy progress and community engagement.
The conference will also include a discussion focused on how industry, government, communities and educators can work together to ensure the Highlands and Islands capture the long-term benefits of the UK's transition to net zero.
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