KEYNOTE, 9 July | Fireside chat with Dr Emma Wilcox and Damien Lee
Tuesday 9th July 2024, 11:00 – 11:30 BST.
Join us for an engaging fireside chat with two distinguished leaders in the field of green skills, the green economy and professional development. Damien Lee, Director of Engineering and Green at Manpower, and Dr. Emma Wilcox, Chief Executive of the Society for the Environment, discuss the key issues facing the development of green economies in the net zero transition and the challenges of building sustainable infrastructure. Damien will explore the primary obstacles impacting the growth of green economies, significant barriers to developing a robust infrastructure, and initiatives to bridge the skills gap for workers transitioning into green jobs. Dr. Wilcox will emphasize the importance of systems thinking and collaborative working for sustainability, the role of competence and professional registration in maintaining high standards in the green sector, and strategies for small businesses to navigate unique challenges.
See the full agenda for the three day online conference here.
