2024 JAPAN-EUROPE WORKSHOP AGENDA
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2024 JAPAN-EUROPE WORKSHOP AGENDA
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Boosting Europe-Japan Offshore Wind Collaboration
Deploying renewable energy is crucial to achieving the 2050 climate neutrality goal shared by Europe and Japan, notably offshore wind due to its immense growth potential. Existing collaborations between European and Japanese companies in various projects can be expanded with the renewed ambitions of both regions, fostering accelerated and cost-effective deployment.
The Japan-Europe workshop is designed to galvanize cooperation among stakeholders, spotlighting partnerships and fostering understanding. lt serves as a dynamic forum to drive impactful progress in offshore wind initiatives.
Free Entrance for all sponsors, speakers, delegates, and visitors
Japan-Europe Workshop Agenda
PRE-DAY
Oct 15 Afternoon
14:25 - 14:30
(05 mins)
Welcome Remark
14:30 - 14:50
(20 mins)
[Opening Keynote] For Advancing Japan's Climate Neutrality Vision by 2050: The Vital Role of Offshore Wind
Hiroki Kitaiue (Reserved)
Deputy Director, Climate Change Policy Division, Global Environment Bureau
Ministry of Environment, Japan
14:50 - 15:10
(20mins)
[Keynote] Public Policies and Contemporary Landscape within the Offshore Wind Industry in Europe
Isabelle De Stobbeleir
Policy Officer
European Commission
15:10 - 16:00
(50 mins)
[Multilateral Cooperation] Dynamic Collaboration in Offshore Wind between Europe and Japan
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Policy and Regulatory Harmonization
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Common Challenges and Complementary Strengths
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Existing Collaborative Initiatives and Knowledge Exchange
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Potential Collaboration Areas: Deep-Sea Installation, Grid Integration, Etc.
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Technology Transfer and Investment
Moderator:
Senior Representative
Sumitomo Corporation
Panelist:
Senior Representative
Department for Business and Trade, UK
Jerónimo Cunha
Director-General
Portuguese Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG)
Antoine Evrard
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Japan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgium
Senior Representative
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
Nikolaus Boltze
President
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
16:00 - 16:05
(05 mins)