WiRE UK Spring Networking Meet-up

Date: Wed, 1 May 2024

Time: 18:30 - 20:30 BST

Location: The White Haus

Address: 17 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4BL United Kingdom

Join us on May 1st for an informal networking event at the White Haus Pub in Farringdon. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded women from across the UK energy sector and to learn more about WiRE UK and our upcoming events.

We will start off with a brief introduction to WiRE Internation and WiRE UK, followed by a short round of breakout groups with discussion questions related to current events in the energy sector. After this, you'll be free to mingle and meet with all the attendees.

The event is free to attend. Please note that no refreshments will be provided but that food and drinks can be ordered at the venue at your own cost.

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🌐 Join us for a online, networking event on April 9, 2024! 🌐

This unique event is hosted in cooperation with the Embassy of Canada to Iceland and the Association of Businesswomen in Iceland (FKA).

Hear from Canadian and Icelandic speakers from the renewable energy sector and discover ways to engage in partnerships with Icelandic companies and organizations.

Attending the event will give you:

• In-depth Understanding: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business relationship between Canada and Iceland, and how it has evolved over time.

• Knowledge of Technological Advancements: Learn about the latest technologies that are fostering growth in trade between these two nations.

• Insights from Industry Leaders: Hear directly from influential business women about their experiences and strategies in leveraging bilateral trade relations to grow their businesses.

• Interactive Learning: Engage in a lively discussion with the panelists during the question and answer session. This is a unique opportunity to have your queries addressed by industry experts.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other attendees who may be industry professionals, potential collaborators, or simply individuals who share similar interests.

• Potential Business Opportunities: Discover new business opportunities that the Canada-Iceland relationship might present for you or your organization.

• Broadened Perspective: Understand the broader impact of the Canada-Iceland business relationship on the global economy and society.
  
  Enrich your knowledge, expand your network, and potentially uncover new business opportunities.

Speakers:

- Jeannette Menzies, Ambassador of Canada to Iceland
- Grace Quan, CEO at Hydrogen In Motion
- Clara Phillips, Technical Project Lead at Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC)
- Denise Pothier, Chief Operating Officer at Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

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Exploring Innovation & Technologies in the Arctic

Date: January 31, 2024

Time: 12:00pm - 1:15pm EST

Where: Online

This webinar is hosted by Women In Renewable Energy and Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network.

WiRE and IACN conclude their Share Your North Webinar Series on Renewable Energy in the Arctic with their final instalment, exploring innovations and emerging technologies within the sector.

Renewable energy production has come a long way. In forgoing our unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels, we have managed to harness the powers of nature to renewably sate our ever-increasing demand for heat and electricity.

These systems are far from static; they are constantly evolving thanks to our collective ingenuity, providing new and efficient means to renewably satisfy our increasing demands for energy, with each emerging technology chartering unexpected paths forward.

It is with this in mind that this episode will delve into some of the latest developments within the renewable energy generation sector, uncovering their nuances and interplays within the current conditions of the Arctic.

Panel Moderator:

Greg Poelzer - Co-Director of CASES SSHRC Partnership Grant at University of Saskatchewan; Lead of University of the Arctic Thematic Network in Renewable Energy at UArctic (University of the Arctic)

Speakers:

• Gwen Holdmann - Director at Alaska Center for Energy and Power

• Jon Asgeir Haukdal Thorvaldsson - Project Manager - Energy Transition at Orkustofnun, Icelandic National Energy Authority

• Denise Pothier - Vice-president at Stantec

• Stephanie Adey - Package Lead at Growler Energy

We look forward to seeing you online!

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