Energy from Waste

The potential for Energy from Waste is finally being acknowledged as a key tool in managing growing landfill sites and in the continual development of a sustainable energy infrastructure. However, even with this huge potential and opportunity Energy from Waste is still facing enormous economic, technical and social challenges. 

SMi’s second annual conference on Energy from Waste will be an unmissable event for all those involved in developing, managing and financing Energy from Waste projects in 2009. This year’s event will take a look at the economic challenges facing the industry - how will limited funding affect approved project development? It will also consider the development of a successful Energy from Waste infrastructure, filling the skills gap and will take a look at project examples from around the globe.

PUBLIC SECTOR RECIEVE A £400 DISCOUNT ON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Key themes will include: The EU Waste Framework Directive  The Waste Infrastructure Deliver Programme Delivering waste infrastructure in a risk averse market A consideration of the Equity and Lenders perspective Filling the Energy from Waste skills gap Planning and regulating Energy from Waste Plants The Isle of Wight Energy from Waste Project; a council and technology providers perspective

With an expert speaker line up from Government, regulators, associations, financiers and technology providers, Energy from Waste 2009 will be a key event for this promising sector. 
 

Why should you attend this event?

UNDERSTAND the key challenges affecting the development of the Energy from Waste industry in 2009

HEAR from some of the key policy developers, programme directors and expert consultants in the field

COMPARE AND CONTRAST international projects and financing methods

UPDATE your knowledge of the current market

IDENTIFY the commercial opportunities available to your business in this growing sector

 Organisations Already Attending Include:

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

•  Melville Haggard, Markets Development Advisor, Waste Infrastructure Delivery Programme, Defra
• Edward Thomas, Director of Design, Engineering and Construction, Veolia Environmental Services
• Tony Grimshaw, Project Director, Energos
• Kathy Bennett, Head of Environment and Waste, Isle of Wight Council
•  Mike McLaughlin, Managing Director, Envitec UK
• Oliver Vigano, Business Development Manager, Schmack Biogas AG
•  Dr Amin Anjum, Policy Advisor (Incineration), Environment Agency
• Chris Holmes, UK Head, Infrastructure & Renewables, NIBC BANK
• Ian Benson, Director, Municipal Waste Strategy, Staffordshire County Council
• Paul Wambugu, Capital Planning and Strategy, Kenya Electricity Generating Company
•  Bill Corry, Vice President, Oceanic Small Cap Fund, Tufton Oceanic
• Adrian Judge, Commercial Director, Juniper Consultancy
•  Tony Hicks, Education and Training Services Manager, Energy and Utility Skills
• John Raspin, Energy and Environment Partner, Frost and Sullivan
• Andrew Hartley, Head of Infrastructure, Global Project Finance, Bank of Ireland
• John Twitchen, Managing Director, Sauce Consultancy
• Ian Burdon, Head of Sustainable Development, PB Power
• Brian Robinson, Head of Energy, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Chair)
• Gaynor Hartnell, Deputy Director, Renewable Energy Association (Chair)

For speaking opportunities at this event please contact Smi Production at smiproduction@smi-online.co.uk

Who should attend?

All those involved in developing Energy from Waste projects including utility companies, technology providers and financiers including:

• Project Developers
• Project Engineers
• Chief Financial Offiers
• Policy Officers
• Head of Infrastructure
• Head of Planning and Strategy
• Commercial Directors
• Head of Waste and Waste Infrastructure
• Waste Management Programme Directors

Venue details

. . Crowne Plaza St James London   . 45-51 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AF Tel: +44 (0) 207 834 6655 Fax: +44 (0) 207 6307   www.london.crowneplaza.com

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Crowne Plaza St James London is a traditional deluxe hotel right in the heart of the city, perfectly situated for all your business and leisure needs.  In the heart of Westminster, it is just a stones throw away from Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Victoria Station.

The hotel boasts three excellent restaurants. Bistro 51 with British and European cuisine, the Michelin Starred Indian restaurant Quilon serving south coastal Indian food and Bank Westminster with a modern British menu.

A beautiful, award-winning, courtyard garden surrounds the Victorian buildings of the Crowne Plaza London St James - a peaceful oasis in the centre of London.
 
Nearest train stations:
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes’ walk
• Waterloo Station, 10 minutes by car

Underground stations
• St James’s Park, 5 minutes’ walk (District and Circle lines)
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes' walk (Victoria, District and Circle lines)

From St. James's Park Underground Station to the Hotel

Take the main St James’s Park exit and turn left into Petty France Street.
Continue Straight down for 200 yards and at the end turn left into Buckingham Gate

SMi discounted rates include Continental Breakfast & VAT
£ 205.63 / Standard room / night for single occupancy
£ 229.13 Executive  room / night for single occupancy

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk.
 

SMi offer sponsorship, exhibition, advertising and branding packages, uniquely tailored to complement your company's marketing strategy.  Prime networking opportunities exist to entertain, enhance and expand your client base within the context of an independent discussion specific to your industry. Should you wish to join the increasing number of companies benefiting from sponsoring our conferences please contact sponsorshipdept@smi-online.co.uk

Conference Documentation

SMi provide a wide range of conference documentation which allows you to benefit from the invaluable information shared by our expert speakers now and in the future. Our Hard Copy Documentation and CD ROMs, PLUS NEW CD Transcription service provides you with timely information valuable to your industry, which can be used as a future reference tool. Our conference fee includes a copy of the event proceedings in both hard copy and CD ROM.

Transcription

Attendees can now upgrade their CD ROM to include transcription of the 2 day event, by selecting the option below.

What does it include?

• The latest presentations from each expert speaker
• A PDF copy of the event transcription
• Speaker biographies
• Up to date forward schedule - including pdf download

Benefits of transcription:

• Carefully transcribed speaker documentation in pdf format
• Convenience of having information in text for ease of reference
• Assists our international delegates to clearly grasp concepts
• Complete presentations with no need to download any updates

Every effort is made to record and transcribe the proceedings in full. Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our control, words or phrases may be transcribed incorrectly or may not have been picked up by the recording equipment. SMi cannot be held responsible for the omission of any text from these transcriptions, any errors in transcription or any loss sustained by any person placing reliance on the content of the transcription.