eboc'09 - WCBC's Energy Business Opportunities Conference

The WCBC's eboc'09 conference in West Cumbria was on 7 and 8 July, and was to help local, national and international businesses take advantage of commercial opportunities in the energy market.

The conference covered opportunities and updates from all major energy sectors:

• Nuclear
• Renewables
• Electricity Transmission
• Oil & Gas
• Energy Conservation.

World-class suppliers and energy businesses provided invaluable information on national contract and market opportunities across the energy sector. The full programme of high-profile speakers was complemented by a BtoB Exhibition and Business Support Zone, with advice on breaking into new markets.

Organised by West Cumbria Business Cluster (WCBC) alongside partner organisations, it promotes West Cumbria – Britain’s Energy Coast™, and was held at Energus, the new conference and training centre in West Cumbria, that forms the flagship delivery arm of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear.

A wide range of companies have given support through sponsorship at eboc'09. These include:

• Sellafield Ltd
• National Nuclear Laboratory
• Envirolink
• Doosan Babcock Energy
• Invest in Cumbria
• Nuclear Management Partners
• North West Development Agency
• UK Trade & Industry.

The programme included an impressive mix of plenary speakers and breakout sessions, including:

• Keith Parker, Chief Executive Nuclear Industry Association
• Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive British Wind Energy Association
• John Westwood, Chairman Douglas Westwood Associates
• Bill Sheridan, Commercial Manager Golder Associates
• Robert Davies, UK Director Areva
• Mike Tynan, Chief Executive Westinghouse UK.

Britain’s Energy Coast™ Masterplan sets out how West Cumbria will play a key role in helping to meet the objectives of Government's national energy strategy. The conference was a key step in helping to drive forward its aims.

WCBC is a social enterprise network of over 140 predominantly private sector members doing business in West Cumbria, ranging from microbusiness through to multi-national corporations all seeking to benefit from opportunities in the energy markets.

Click here to download a list of eboc'09 delegates (PDF file)

Click here to download latest press release about eboc'09 event released 21 July 09 (PDF file)
 

Platinum Sponsor:

Sellafield Ltd