Cardiff University and Vision2020: The Horizon Network invite you to join representatives of the European Commission, industry, public sector and academia to discuss the key research and innovation challenges in creating a ‘European Energy Union’ and how the Horizon 2020 programme is aligned to meeting those challenges. The event takes place at the advent of the publication of new Horizon 2020 Work Programmes for 2016 and 2017, which include €1.3bn of funding earmarked for the 'Secure, clean and efficient energy' societal challenge.

For any queries about the event please email: European-Research@cardiff.ac.uk

Draft agenda

12:00 - Arrivals and registration

12:00 - Networking lunch

12:45 - Welcome address by Professor Hywel Thomas, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Engagement, Cardiff University

12:55 - Session 1: "Research and Innovation challenges for the European Energy Union"

Eric Lecomte, European Commission, DG Energy
Michele D'Ercole, GE Oil & Gas
Ron Loveland, Energy Advisor to the Welsh Government

13:55 - Coffee break

14:20 - Session 2: "Building transnational collaborations in the European energy field"

Stefano Carosio, Innovation Manager. D'Appolonia S.p,A; Energy Efficient Buildings Association; European Construction Technology Platform;
Viola Augstein, Operations Manager, 'Energy Generation and Supply' Knowledge Transfer Network, Innovate UK
Geraint Green, Welsh European Funding Office

15:20 - Coffee break

15:45 - Session 3: "Collaborating through Horizon 2020 'Clean, secure and efficient energy'"

Alan Haigh, Head of Department - Horizon 2020, European Commission, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA)
Helen Fairclough, UK National Contact Point for Horizon 2020 Energy
Ari Pouttu, Research Director, Communications Engineering, University of Oulu; Project coordinator of "P2P-SmarTest - Peer to Peer Smart Energy Distribution Networks"
Tim Davies, Chief Technical Officer, Green Biologics Ltd; Project coordinator of "ButanexT - Next Generation of Bio-butanol"

17:00 - 18:00 Networking drinks

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Unfortunately the organisers are unable to provide parking spaces at the venue. Please consult e.g. Parkopedia for information of nearby car parks. Disabled parking is available for blue badge holders. If you require a space, please email European-Research@cardiff.ac.uk with your car registration number, so the University can issue a parking permit for the day in the car park adjacent to Hadyn Ellis building.

Anyone travelling to the event from outside the UK, please consult the "How do I get to Cardiff?" document for information on travel and accommodation options.

Horizon 2020 'Secure, clean and efficient energy'