RenewableUK
RENEWABLEUK 2011 OFFSHORE WIND CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION – LIVERPOOL THE VENUE
Liverpool’s ACC was the venue for RenewableUK’s 2011 Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition and it did not disappoint.
Whether doing business in the halls or socialising in the evenings Liverpool’s rejuvenated docklands area will ensure it will continue to attract both large and small business events.
On a personal note we were very pleased to have many of our clients who we can now call friends congratulating us on a year of building trust within a very positive and buoyant industry.
THE CONFERENCE Organised and managed by
RenewableUK there was an atmosphere of controlled professionalism which spread from the exhibition through to the conference and certainly influenced the speakers who were without exception interesting, informative and above all professional.
The format of running an exhibition in tandem with an informative conference programme is no easy formula but it seemed to work well. There were organised social events within the exhibition halls, as well as individual companies holding impromptu gatherings for visitors which gave a friendly, but professional atmosphere, enjoyed by all. There appeared to be many more drinks receptions than in any other year, which always goes down rather well!
Although the main events were positioned on the Wednesday and Thursday there were side events, for example the boat trip to the Burbo Bank windfarm situated in Liverpool Bay on a glorious sunny afternoon (sponsored by DONG Energy and The Mersey Partnership) – attendees could be spotted throughout the 2 days by the results of unexpected exposure to the sun!
THE EXHIBITION
The exhibition has now grown into two generous halls within the centre and exhibitors had taken the opportunity of showcasing their products and services in the most flambuoyant and professional way possible – some were a joy to behold and many could have won an innovative design award.
RenewableUK has been running this show for many years now but even they must have experienced the excitement of the exhibitors, delegates and visitors who thronged the halls, conference rooms and auditoriums.
reason for complaint but would suggest standing to eat lunch is a small price to pay to be involved in such a positive growth industry with so many smiling faces.
THE MAIN CONFERENCE
There were numerous sessions on every subject you would care to mention with leaders in the industry giving advice to delegates in an informed and professional way over 2 packed days of the conference.
We had appointments which started on Tuesday and continued till after lunch on Friday so thanks to all for your time, kind thoughts and congratulations on the work which we do.
All images supplied by RenewableUK
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The main hall housed the exhibition and various catering points with seating where much business was discussed. In the early morning before the exhibition opened officially there seemed to be ample space and comfortable seating arrangements but when lunchtime beckoned standing room only was the norm. This is always a
WORKSHOPS AND SIDE EVENTS These featured subject areas ranging from a Stakeholder’s Surgery, Risk Mitigation, Cable Protection and also featured a ‘real life blade demo’ by Vestas which were very well attended.
SOCIAL NETWORKING The old adage of ‘learning more from your colleagues in the bars and restaurants than in any official presentation’ described the whole event experience very well.
RenewableUK hosted both an Exhibitor’s reception as well as a Conference reception and various delegations from across Europe held networking events in and around the plentiful bars and restaurants.
COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING
Wind Energy Network started out with 2 main objectives more than a year ago......
1 To help the industry communicate in a better way
2 To help the industry as a whole
This was a great event which will help us in continuing to achieve our goals and ensure we maintain our momentum.
www.windenergynetwork.co.uk
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