Overview

This second ‘IChemE Energy Transition Debate’ will explore how the UK’s new Industrial Strategy enables delivery of the UK’s net zero and sustainable growth ambitions, as well as the critical role for engineering. It will feature Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry and a Fellow of the IChemE, and other distinguished panel members (announced soon). This series, hosted by the IChemE’s Oil, Gas and Energy Transition Special Interest Group, and the London and South East Coast Member Group, aims to bring engineers into the heart of the energy transition discussion.

The UK transition to Net Zero will require new technologies, significant investment, enabling policy and a talented workforce. In this second in the series of Energy Transition Debates hosted by the IChemE’s Oil Gas and Energy Transition Special Interest Group and London and South East Coast Members Group, Minister for Industry Chris McDonald MP will share perspectives on the governments new Industrial Strategy and the fit with the transition to Net Zero and sustainable growth ambitions. The Minister will be joined by a distinguished panel of speakers from industry, business and academia, and there will be the opportunity to ask questions, followed by networking over snack and light food.

Speaker

Chris McDonald MP FIChemE, Minister for Industry

Chris is a Member of Parliament for Stockton North, elected in July 2024, and is Minister for Industry. He previously worked in the steel sector, including a decade as CEO of the UK's national innovation centre for steel and metals, the Materials Processing Institute. He is also a Fellow of the IChemE.

Approximate agenda

• 18:00 – Arrival refreshments
• 18:30 – Introductory remarks and Q&A with Chris McDonald MP
• 19:00 – Panel discussion and questions
• 20:00 – Refreshments and networking
• 21:00 – Close

The previous event was oversubscribed, so please register early to secure your place and be sure to let us know if you can no longer attend to free up space for others.