IMCA Global Summit 2024

Overview

Delivering a new offshore energy mix.

The IMCA Global Summit will bring our Members and the industry together to explore the major challenges we collectively face on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 December 2024.

With huge expectations to deliver the energy transition, while increasing energy security, our industry is facing a raft of challenges around the sustainability, safety, and people.

Our two-day Global Summit has been designed to bring our industry together to explore these issues, share best practice, debate possible solutions, and chart a course to success, across an engaging and interactive programme mixing business and technical content.

The Summit’s programme has seven separate sessions, four panel debates, and four high-profile keynote speakers. We’ll also take some time to recognise the achievements of our industry with the IMCA Awards and provide ample opportunities for making vital connections and building relationships.

Whether business leader or technical expert, attendance is vital, and we are looking forward to welcoming you in Utrecht, Netherlands for our first global event since 2018.

IMCA Members can save £400 on listed price by booking today.

Featured speakers

Todd Conklin

HOP Hub

Author

Chris Lemons

IMCA Closed Bell Diving Supervisor

Star of 'Last Breath'

Dr Sally Uren OBE

Forum for the Future

CEO

Fredrik Ellekjaer

Rystad Energy

Partner – Head of Advisory EMEA

Oliver Ferriman

HSM Advisory

Director

Richard Hollingham

BBC Science Correspondent

Host

Day one – Tuesday 3 December (AM) programme

08:00 – 09:00 – Registration, coffee, and networking, kindly sponsored by Unique Group

Park 6 (Level 6)

09:00 – 09:10 – Welcome and safety briefing

Hertz

Richard Hollingham

BBC Science Correspondent | Host

09:10 – 09:25 – Introduction from IMCA

Hertz

Iain Grainger welcomes delegates and presents the Summit programme.

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

09:25 – 09:50 – Keynote – Future trends in offshore energy markets

Hertz

Exploring the economic and market trends in the offshore sector.

Keynote – Future trends in offshore energy markets

Fredrik Ellekjaer

Rystad Energy | Partner – Head of Advisory EMEA

09:50 – 10:10 – Offshore vessel demand

Hertz

What changing expectations for energy means for vessel demand.

Calum Kennedy

Clarkson Research | Head of Offshore Research

10:10 – 10:55 – Leaders’ debate – Meeting new ambitions for offshore energy

Hertz

Panel discussion, chaired by Iain Grainger, featuring leaders from clients and contractors discussing future challenges and opportunities.

Leaders’ debate – Meeting new ambitions for offshore energy

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

Fredrik Ellekjaer

Rystad Energy | Partner – Head of Advisory EMEA

Hugo Bouvy

DEME Offshore | Managing Director

Kate Harvey

G+ Global Offshore Wind Health & Safety Organisation | General Manager

10:55 – 11:30 – Coffee break, kindly sponsored by Unique Group

Park 6 (Level 6), KFHein Foyer (Level 5), Pandora Foyer (Level 6), Pandora Room (Level 7)

Refreshments, exhibition, and networking opportunities.

11:30 – 12:00 – Keynote – Systematic change and sustainability

Hertz

How we need to change the way we think and do business to meet sustainability challenges.

Keynote – Systematic change and sustainability

Dr Sally Uren OBE

Forum for the Future | CEO

12:00 – 12:45 – Panel debate – Can our industry be truly sustainable?

Hertz

Panellists discuss the steps they’ve taken to meet new expectations on sustainability and GHGs, moderated by Lee Billingham.

Panel debate – Can our industry be truly sustainable?

Lee Billingham

IMCA | Directory of Strategy & Energy Transition

Dr Sally Uren OBE

Forum for the Future | CEO

Peter Toxopeüs

Fugro | Fleet Development Manager

Jiska Verhulst

DEME Group | Sustainability Director

12:45 – 14:15 – Networking lunch

Park 6 (Level 6)

Refreshments: KFHein Foyer (Level 5), Pandora Foyer (Level 6), Pandora Room (Level 7)

Day one – Tuesday 3 December (PM) programme

14:15 – 15:15 – Spotlight on future Technology

Hertz

15:15 – 16:00 – Personal Locator Beacons: Jason’s story

Hertz

How a simple device could save lives at sea.

Kevin Barron

Fugro | Deputy Manager, Resources and Operational Support

16:00 – 16:30 – Coffee break, kindly sponsored by Unique Group

Park 6 (Level 6), KFHein Foyer (Level 5), Pandora Foyer (Level 6), Pandora Room (Level 7)

16:30 – 17:00 – IMCA Awards

Hertz

We celebrate the achievements of our Members.

Richard Hollingham

BBC Science Correspondent | Host

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

17:00 – 17:15 – Closing remarks

Hertz

Summary of day one and preview of day two at the Summit.

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

17:15 – 18:30 – Networking drinks reception, kindly sponsored by TechnipFMC

Park 6 (Level 6)

Day two – Wednesday 4 December (AM) programme

08:00 – 09:00 – Registration, coffee, and networking, kindly sponsored by Unique Group

Park 6 (Level 6)

09:00 – 09:10 – Welcome and safety briefing

Hertz

Richard Hollingham

BBC Science Correspondent | Host

09:10 – 09:30 – Keynote – The Future of Work

Hertz

How can we attract the next generation.

Oliver Ferriman

HSM Advisory | Director

09:30 – 10:25 – Panel debate – How can we attract and retain talent?

Hertz

Panellists discuss the steps they’ve taken to attract and retain skills and talent, moderated by Iain Grainger.

Panel debate – How can we attract and retain talent?

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

Oliver Ferriman

HSM Advisory | Director

Antoinette Wilks

Subsea7 | HR Director, Corporate Development

Najwa Abid

DEME Group | Talent Manager

10:25 – 11:00 – Networking coffee break, kindly sponsored by Unique Group

Park 6 (Level 6), KFHein Foyer (Level 5), Pandora Foyer (Level 6), Pandora Room (Level 7)

11:00 – 12:00 – Keynote – Pre-accident investigations

Hertz

The ‘Godfather of HOP’ and award-winning author Todd Conklin shares how he’s helped organisations re-think safety.

Todd Conklin

HOP Hub | Author

12:00 – 12:50 – Panel debate: Can HOP transform Safety?

Hertz

Eric Annand

Subsea7 | Group Health, Safety and Quality Director

Professor Josué E. Maia França D.Sc.

Petrobras | Safety Engineer

Tove Lund

Equinor Europe Renewables | Head of Safety, Security & Sustainability

Bionda van Roosendaal

Heerema | Manager HSE

Darren Male

Fugro | Regional Emerging Risk Manager – Americas

12:50 – 14:00 – Networking lunch, kindly sponsored by Jan De Nul

Park 6 (Level 6)

Refreshments: KFHein Foyer (Level 5), Pandora Foyer (Level 6), Pandora Room (Level 7)

Day two – Wednesday 4 December (PM) programme

14:00 – 15:00 – Keynote – Last Breath

Hertz

Chris Lemons, the saturation diver who survived against the odds following a severed umbilical tells his remarkable story. As seen in his critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, and soon to be immortalised in a Hollywood movie adaptation.

Chris Lemons

IMCA Closed Bell Diving Supervisor | Star of 'Last Breath'

15:00 – 15:15 – Closing remarks

Hertz

IMCA CEO closes the Global Summit.

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

15:15 – 15:20 – Thanks & safe journey home

Hertz

Richard Hollingham

BBC Science Correspondent | Host

Event sponsors

Event details:

TivoliVredenburg,
Vredenburgkade 11,
3511 WC Utrecht,
Netherlands.

Venue website | Google Maps

Price: £500 (Members) / £750 (Non-Members)

IMCA contacts

Iain Grainger

Chief Executive

Helen Povall

Events Manager

Partner accommodation

IMCA is working with Hotel Service Utrecht who have negotiated a range of non-fluctuating rates with flexible policies at a number of hotels in the city centre.

Fully refundable within the cancellation period, this service means we can offer delegates special deals at a range of price points.

Scroll right to find out more about our partner hotels.

Access the exclusive Summit delegate rates here.

Crowne Plaza Utrecht – Central Station ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Situated only 100m from TivoliVredenburg, is Crowne Plaza Utrecht – Central Station, which features a bar with views of the city.