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Premier renewable event Smart Energy returns

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RenewableNI

12th Aug 2024

Tickets for Northern Ireland’s premiere renewable energy event, the Smart Energy Conference, are available now.

The RenewableNI flagship conference will be held on Thursday 24 October in ICC Belfast.

The event has doubled in size for each of the last three years, indicating the growing importance of renewable electricity for Northern Ireland’s economy and environmental commitments.

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA, will deliver the keynote address this year; the first time in three years there has been a sitting Executive on the conference date.

RenewableNI’s new Chair, Tamasin Fraser, will open the conference and chair a morning panel with senior figures from event partners Carson McDowell, ESB and SSE Renewables.

Their discussion will set the tone of the day – what reforms are needed to enable the transition to a net zero electricity system for Northern Ireland.

The event also boasts an exhibition area allowing organisations to promote themselves to the delegates.

The exhibition room will also be used for the lunch, sponsored by Action Renewables, and a drinks reception to close the event.

Sustainable, inclusive and diverse

Communications and Events Manager, Judith Rance, said:

“We are expecting over 250 delegates to join us for this year’s conference.  Tickets have sold out every year, and I expect them to go quickly again.  We want Smart Energy to be an inclusive event, so the tickets are only £245, or £195 for RenewableNI members.  We also offer a limited number of tickets for full-time students and early career females.

“Our event starts at 10am allowing people to travel by sustainable methods to Belfast, and ensures those with caring responsibilities don’t have to alter their schedules.  Our venue has a commitment to being accessible and staff are available in advance for anyone buying a ticket to discuss their requirements.”

For more information on RenewableNI’s Smart Energy Conference visit https://renewableni.com/smartenergy/