IMCA Global Summit: Programme preview
Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 December
TivoliVredenberg, Utrecht, Netherlands
The IMCA Global Summit will bring our Members and the industry together to explore the major challenges we collectively face. As we strive to deliver the energy transition, while increasing energy security, our industry is facing a raft of challenges around the sustainability, safety, and people.
Explore out programme preview below, featuring an array of high-profile industry speakers and subject matter experts from across the marine contracting industry.
Early Bird tickets are available. IMCA Members can book now to save over £400 on the full price.
Because we are holding this event in The Netherlands, we are obliged to charge VAT at the locally set rate, which is 21%. This will be added at checkout.
Day one: Tuesday 3 December 2024
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00-09:00 | Registration, coffee, and networking | |
| 09:00-09:10 | Welcome and Safety Briefing | Richard Hollingham Summit host |
| 09:10-09:25 | Introduction from IMCA | Iain Grainger CEO, IMCA |
Session one: Rising to the challenges
We explore the medium to long-term geo-political, macro-economic, and market forces which are influencing our industry and look ahead to what it might mean for our sector in 2025 and beyond.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 09:25-09:50 | Future trends in offshore energy markets Exploring the economic and market trends in the offshore sector. | Fredrik Ellekjær Partner – Advisory, Rystad Energy |
| 09:50-10:10 | Offshore vessel demand What changing expectations for energy means for vessel demand. | Calum Kennedy Head of Offshore Research, Clarksons Research |
| 10:10-10:55 | Leaders’ debate: Meeting new ambitions for offshore energy Panel discussion, moderated by IMCA CEO Iain Grainger, featuring leaders from clients and contractors discussing future challenges and opportunities. Also featuring audience participation via Slido. | Panellists Fredrik Ellekjær, Partner – Advisory, Rystad Energy Hugo Bouvy, IMCA Board Vice-President & Vice-Chair (Managing Director DEME Offshore) Kate Harvey, IMCA Board Member (General Manager G+ Global Offshore Wind Health & Safety Organisation) Moderator: Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA |
| 10:55-11:30 | Networking coffee break | Coffee break sponsored by: Unique Group |
Session two: Meeting ambitions on Sustainability
Rising to the challenges of reducing GHG emissions and a more sustainable approach to offshore projects will mean shifts in how we work, as well as investment in people, technology, and vessels.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30-12:00 | Keynote: Systematic change and sustainability How we need to change the way we think and do business to meet sustainability challenges. | Dr Sally Uren OBE, CEO, Forum for the Future |
| 12:00-12:45 | Panel debate: Can our industry be truly sustainable? IMCA Members on the steps they’ve taken to meet new expectations on sustainability and GHGs. Featuring audience interaction via Slido (Audience Q&A 10mins) | Panellists Dr Sally Uren OBE, CEO, Forum for the Future Peter Toxopeüs, Fleet Development Manager, Fugro Jiska Verhulst, Sustainability Director, DEME Moderator: Lee Billingham, Director of Strategy & Energy Transition, IMCA |
| 12:45-14:15 | Networking lunch | Lunch sponsored by: Jan De Nul |
Session three: Safety technology
Bringing delegates together to find the solutions to challenges for a more safe approach to delivery.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15-15:15 | Spotlight on future Technology | Invited companies tbc |
| 15:15-16:00 | Personal Locator Beacons: Jason’s story How a simple device could save lives at sea. | Kevin Barron Deputy Manager, Resources and Operational Support, Fugro |
| 16:00-16:30 | Networking coffee break | Coffee break sponsored by: Unique Group |
Session four: Celebrating our achievements
We present the winners of this year’s IMCA Awards which recognises Member best-practice in safety, GHGs, and sustainability.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 16:30-17:00 | IMCA Awards: introduction IMCA Awards: ceremony Sustainability ProjectGHG Safety | Richard Hollingham, Summit host Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA tbc, TechnipFMC Chris Lemons, IMCA Closed Bell Diving Supervisor |
| 17:00-17:15 | Closing remarks Summary of the day one conversations and preview of the next day at the Summit. | Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA |
| 17:15-18:30 | Networking drinks reception | Drinks reception sponsored by: TechnipFMC |
Day two: Wednesday 4 December 2024
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00-09:00 | Registration, coffee, and networking | |
| 09:00-09:10 | Welcome and Safety Briefing & short host section | Richard Hollingham Summit host |
Session five: Attracting and retaining talent
We explore the major people issues our industry faces. How do we appeal to a new generation with different expectations? How can we transition skills from oil and gas to offshore renewables?
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 09:10-09:30 | Keynote address: People (session five) Attracting the next generation. | Oliver Ferriman Associate Director, HSM Advisory |
| 09:30-10:25 | Panel debate: How do we attract and retain talent? A discussion featuring IMCA Members on the steps they’ve taken to attract and retain skills and talent. Featuring audience interaction via Slido. | Panellists Oliver Ferriman, Associate Director, HSM Advisory Antoinette Wilks, HR Director, Corporate Development, Subsea 7 Moderator: Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA |
| 10:25-11:00 | Networking coffee break | Coffee break sponsored by: Unique Group |
Session six: Delivering a safer industry
We discover which lessons could be learnt from others. Could HOP drive a renewed commitment to safety in a changing industry? We find solutions to the safety and people challenges we face.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00-12:00 | Keynote: Pre-accident investigations The ‘Godfather of HOP’ and award-winning author Dr Todd E. Conklin shares how he’s helped organisations re-think safety. Featuring audience interaction via Slido | Dr Todd E. Conklin |
| 12:00-12:50 | Panel debate: Can HOP transform Safety? Featuring audience interaction via Slido | Panellists Bionda van Roosendaal, Manager HSE, Heerema Eric Annand, Group Health, Safety and Quality Director, Subsea7 Professor Josué E. Maia França D.Sc., Safety Engineer, Petrobras Tove Lunde, Head of Safety, Security and Sustainability, Equinor Europe Renewables Moderator Darren Male, Regional Emerging Risk Manager – Americas, Fugro |
| 12:50-14:00 | Networking lunch | Lunch sponsored by: Jan De Nul |
Session seven: Last Breath
We explore the remarkable survival tale of our keynote speaker, Chris Lemons in a story soon to be immortalised by Hollywood.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00-15:00 | Safety Keynote: Last Breath Chris Lemons, the saturation diver who survived against the odds following a severed umbilical tells his remarkable story. As seen in his critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, and soon to be immortalised in a Hollywood movie adaptation. Featuring audience interaction via Slido | Chris Lemons, IMCA Closed Bell Diving Supervisor |
| 15:00-15:15 | Closing remarks | Iain Grainger CEO, IMCA |