Event agenda
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
12:00 - 12:30
Registration opening (from 12nn)
12:10 - 12:30
Meeting block (Before lunch)
- Corridor next to open-air terrace
- Centro
- Foyer
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
12:30 - 13:15
Lunch & networking
12:30 - 13:15
Meeting block (lunch)
- Corridor next to open-air terrace
- Restaurant
Meeting duration:45 minute time slots
13:15 - 13:30
Tees & Coffees
13:30 - 14:00
Plenary – Welcome and introduction
Welcome with introduction to the afternoon programme and to the University of Edinburgh strategy in climate & environment.
14:15 - 15:15
Panel - How to develop offshore renewables for energy and growth?
How can we advance offshore renewables, providing clean energy and building a sustainable industry? A panel discussion with researchers, business, and government, followed by questions and answers.
Workshop - Circular Economy
Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within Circular Economy.
Workshop - Climate and Nature Finance
Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within Climate and Nature Finance
Workshop - Future Food Systems
Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within Future Food Systems.
Workshop - Health & Sustainability
Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within Health and Sustainability
15:15 - 16:00
Exhibition & networking
15:15 - 16:00
Meeting block (during Exhibition & Networking session)
- Corridor next to open-air terrace
- Centro
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
16:00 - 17:00
Panel - Engineering biology for a circular economy
Engineering biology for a circular economy: How can we seize the opportunities and benefits in this new industrial revolution? A panel discussion with researchers, business, and government, followed by questions and answers.
Speed Networking
Workshop - Clean Energy Systems
Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within Clean Energy Systems
Workshop - Data for Sustainability
Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within Data for Sustainability
Workshop - Sustainable Cities
Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within Sustainable Cities
17:15 - 18:00
Plenary – Summary and close
Panel with reflections on the day and actions to take further followed by opportunities and next steps.