4 Oct 2022
The programme now been released for the conference featuring keynotes on policy, investment, innovation, opportunities and decarbonisation, case studies from Aldi, Star Refrigeration, Danfoss, City FM, A-Gas and debates on the role of standards as well as skills and leadership issues.
Tickets for the IOR Annual Conference on 1st December 2022 in Birmingham start at £99+VAT for IOR Members. This will be live in-person event.
Fee includes a set of conference papers, participation in structured networking and debates, lunch and refreshments.
Programme
Welcome and Introduction, Brian Churchyard, chair of the conference planning group
Keynotes
Session 1 - Opportunities
Session 2 – Case Studies
Transforming the value chain to help customers decarbonise, Danfoss
Lunch and learn
Session 3: People and skills matters: Plugging the skills gap
Session 4: Prioritising safety and mitigating risk
Supporting a successful transition toward a sustainable low carbon future
Closing session:
Lessons from the day, what are the next steps? Brian Churchyard, Conference Chair.
Book tickets at www.ior.org.uk/netzeroconference
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