Net Zero Aviation Challenges

University of Bristol in partnership with GW4

The University of Bristol and GW4 are delighted to invite you to a Net Zero Challenges in Aviation Event.

Engineers House

The Western Region has a proud history of leading the world in pioneering aviation technologies. Today is no different and the challenges that we face in the race to Net Zero present a significant opportunity for the region. Join us at this event where we will bring together academia, policymakers, major industry and SMEs to build the collaborations needed to address these challenges.This event will host keynotes from across the sector who will highlight their challenges, funding opportunities, policy interests and areas of priority as they work towards decarbonising aviation.The event will be chaired by Professor Jonathan Cooper (University of Bristol), Jonathan is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Agenda (TBC)Agenda
9:30-9:50 Coffee and Registration
9:50-10:00 Welcome: Professor Jonathan Cooper, University of Bristol
10:00-11:10 Industrial Challenges
Professor Sarah Sharples, Chief Scientific Adviser, DfT
Simon Earles FICRS, Sustainability &amp; Corporate Affairs Director, Bristol Airport
Magdalena Golbeiewska, Sustainability Manager, Easyjet
Dominic Weeks, Head of PR and Government Relations, ZeroAvia
Jey Williams, Head of Engineering Integration - Fuel Systems, Airbus
11:10-11:30 Coffee
11:30-12.20 Break-out Groups: Challenge Deep Dive:
12:20 - 13:15 Lunch
13:20 - 13:45 Facilitated Networking
13:50 - 14:20 Opportunities
Andrew Chadwick, Technology Innovation Lead, Connecting Places Catapult
Simon Masters, Deputy Challenge Director, Future Flight, Innovate UK
Katy Milne, Head of Industrial Strategy FlyZero, Chief Engineer- Technology MTC
14:20-14:40 Coffee
14:40-15:45 Break-out Groups: Scoping Opportunities
15:45 - 16:00 Closing remarks: Professor Jonathan Cooper, University of Bristol.If you have any queries, please email re0550@bristol.ac.uk

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