Accelerating the Green Energy Transition

2024-04-25T18:00:00+00:00

2024-04-25T21:00:00+00:00

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"Make an Impact for Good" Sustainability ProgrammeAccelerating the Green Energy Transition Hear concrete examples from both sides of the Channel on how to apply new low-carbon energy sources and technologies in the real worldThursday 25th April - 7pm UK time As part of its "Make an Impact for Good" sustainability programme, the board of EDHEC Alumni UK is very pleased to invite you to a new panel discussion "Accelerating the Green Energy Transition" on Thursday 25th April at 7pm at the EDHEC London Campus. Transitioning to renewable energy is at the core of the French and British energy strategy to tackle climate change. However, transforming the energy system faces big industrial challenges and requires new business models to make it an enabler of economic growth.  Please come and join us to:Get an overview of the state-of-the-art clean energy technologies in 2024: renewables, hydrogen, methanisation, e-fuels, Small Modular Reactors, etc.Look at concrete examples of industrial applications in Hauts-de-France region and in the UK Discover new energy industry players such as Modo Energy and understand the new business models being set up to massify the use of clean energies Hear EDHEC's latest research findings from EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute and EDHEC Infra & Private Assets Institute  Add your perspective to the debate and join our efforts to create a better world today for the futureThe event will end with a networking cocktail including canapes and drinks which will be a great way to meet and continue the discussion. We look forward to seeing you there! SPEAKERSEstelle LevacherEstelle graduated from EDHEC Business School and the London School of Economics in 1999 and has since pursued a career in marketing, working for several multinationals such as Canon, British Airways and Mars. More recently she has been specialising in customer experience and innovation through insights, working for Virgin Media O2.Over the years, she has developed a passion for sustainability that led her to create the EDHEC Alumni UK programme "Make an Impact for Good" in 2023 with the aim to engage key industry professionals, EDHEC students and our large UK alumni community on the key challenges of climate change and getting to a net zero economy. Estelle is married and lives in Teddington with her husband from New Zealand and her little Yorkie.Artus GaliayArtus Galiay is the Hauts-de-France representative to the United Kingdom and the Director UK/Ireland at Nord France Invest (the Hauts-de-France investment promotion agency). After completing a double degree between Sciences Po Paris and the London School of Economics, he worked for 7 years in financial regulation in the UK, mainly at the Bank of England. In 2018, he was appointed by Hauts-de-France President Xavier Bertrand as special adviser on Brexit, to limit the impact of Brexit on the region and the Franco-British border. In 2020, Xavier Bertrand appointed him to his current role in order to strengthen economic and business ties between the UK and Hauts-de-France. Artus Galiay is married, a father of two, and passionate about politics, history and rugby.Jean GravellierJean Gravellier has been General Manager for Pôlénergie since 2015. Pôlénergie is an energy cluster supporting a sustainable economic growth in Hautsde-France region and promoting new projects linked to the energy transition. It coordinates a 160 members network (x3 in 6 years) spanning industry, municipalities and scientific research to address the challenges of the energy transition. He concludes several deals for our members, especially for electro-intensive industry: financing, search of partners, new business models, new solution in circular economy. He also moderates several conferences, webinar and seminars, bringing pedagogy and sharing new information to Pôlénergie network. Seán MartinSeán Martin is currently the Commercial Manager at Modo Energy, specializing in facilitating client investments in grid-scale battery energy storage. A graduate of Dublin City University, Sean has previously held trading and commercial roles at companies including Deutsche Bank, ESB, Western Union, and Limejump/Shell.Rob ArnoldRob Arnold is Sustainability Research Director at EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute. He is an energy and environment specialist with extensive experience in industry, business, national governments, and international organisations. His expertise is in developing technology-led decarbonisation strategy and deriving value and business opportunities from implementing it. He has a strong track record of developing innovative technology and approaches in the low carbon energy, climate mitigation, sustainable industry, and clean transport sectors. A deep understanding of energy system planning, strategic carbon management and related environment and health impacts has helped him deliver large transformative sustainability programmes targeting business and industry. Menelaos VakalopoulosMenelaos Vakalopoulos is an Infrastructure Analyst at EDHECinfra and Private Assets. He is focusing on research, analysis and asset valuation specializing on the energy sector. Menelaos is also in charge of building, improving, and maintaining EDHEC’s quantitative and data analysis models on electricity markets. Prior to EDHEC, Menelaos served as a Derivatives Products Analyst at EDF Trading, offering functional support and analysis across multiple desks and energy products. In earlier roles, Menelaos contributed to S&P Global's Oil Markets and Downstream consulting team, providing ad-hoc market analysis, investment appraisals, and commercial due diligence studies for major clients including International Oil Companies and leading banks. He began his career as an Energy Data Analyst at Interfax Global Energy, focusing on Europe and Southeast Asia gas and LNG markets. Menelaos holds an MSc in Petroleum, Energy Economics & Finance from the University of Aberdeen and has successfully completed the CFA Level 1 exam.FORMAT AND AGENDA 6.30pm UK time: Welcoming participants on campus7pm UK time: Panel Discussion to start8.30pm UK time: Networking Cocktail 10pm UK time: EndMAKE AN IMPACT FOR GOOD Launched early 2023 by the EDHEC Alumni UK Board, "Make an Impact for Good" is a programme of UK-based Alumni activities aimed at addressing the urgent challenge of connecting generations around the sustainability agenda and making an impact for good across our entire community of UK Alumni and EDHEC students.It offers three main activities:A mentoring programme between Alumni and EDHEC students from the MSc in Global & Sustainable Business and MSc in Climate Change & Sustainable Finance. So far, Alumni from Citi, IK Partners, LVMH and Mazars have assigned sustainability-related projects to EDHEC students as part of their final-year thesis.A series of top-level panel discussions on the wide range of topics around sustainability: the role of the individual, sustainable finance, the circular economy, transition to green energy...A bursary scheme to support Bachelor or Master students having a special focus on the sustainability agenda during their studies at EDHEC. If you are interested in joining our mentoring programme or speaking at one of the panels, please contact the team of the Sustainability programme at: ukboard@alumni.edhec.edu. We would be delighted to collaborate with you!PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY NORD FRANCE INVESTFinanced by the Regional Council and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hauts-de-France, Nord France Invest helps foreign-owned companies set up operations in Hauts-de-France and grow their business here. NFI's services—free of charge—are designed for foreign-owned companies. And 100% confidentiality is our watchword. Since our founding in 1966, Nord France Invest has helped nearly 1,200 international companies set up in business in our region. For 20 years, Hauts-de-France has ranked among the TOP THREE host regions for foreign-owned companies in France.

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