IMCA Global Summit 2024

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 six separate sessions, two workshops, three panel debates, and five 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 Diver

Star of 'The Last Breath'

Dr Sally Uren OBE

Forum for the Future

CEO

Fredrik Ellekjaer

Rystad Energy

Partner – Advisory

Oliver Ferriman

HSM Advisory

Associate Director

Richard Hollingham

BBC Correspondent

Host

Day one – Tuesday 3 December (AM) programme

08:00 – 09:00 – Registration, coffee, and networking

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

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

Hertz

Richard Hollingham

BBC Correspondent | Host

09:10 – 09:25 – Introduction from IMCA

Hertz

Iain Grainger welcomes delegates and presents the Summit's 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 – Advisory

09:50 – 10:10 – Offshore vessel demand

Hertz

What changing expectations for energy means for vessel demand. Speaker TBC, Clarksons.

Calum Kennedy

Clarkson Research | Head of Offshore Research

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

Hertz

Panel discussion, moderated by IMCA CEO Iain Grainger, featuring leaders from clients and contractors discussing future challenges and opportunities. Also featuring audience participation via Slido.

Leaders’ debate – Meeting new ambitions for offshore energy

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

Fredrik Ellekjaer

Rystad Energy | Partner – Advisory

Hugo Bouvy

DEME Offshore | Managing Director

Kate Harvey

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

10:55 – 11:30 – Coffee break

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

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

IMCA Members on the steps they’ve taken to meet new expectations on sustainability and GHGs. Featuring audience interaction via Slido.

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

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

Lunch, exhibition, and networking opportunities.

Day one – Tuesday 3 December (PM) programme

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

Hertz

Invited companies tbc

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

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

Refreshments, exhibition, and networking opportunities.

16:30 – 17:00 – IMCA Awards

Hertz

We celebrate the achievements of our Members. & President’s Award: A special Award from IMCA to recognise a lifetime’s achievement in the industry.

Richard Hollingham

BBC Correspondent | Host

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

17:00 – 17:15 – Closing remarks

Hertz

Summary of the day one conversations and preview of the next day at the Summit.

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

17:15 – 18:30 – Networking drinks reception

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

Day two – Wednesday 4 December (AM) programme

08:00 – 09:00 – Registration, coffee, and networking

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

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

Hertz

Richard Hollingham

BBC Correspondent | Host

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

Hertz

How can we attract the next generation.

Oliver Ferriman

HSM Advisory | Associate Director

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

Hertz

A discussion featuring IMCA Members on the steps they’ve taken to attract and retain skills and talent. Featuring audience interaction via Slido. Two more IMCA Members, TBA.

Panel debate – How can we attract and retain talent?

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

Oliver Ferriman

HSM Advisory | Associate Director

10:25 – 11:00 – Networking coffee break

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

Refreshments, exhibition, and networking opportunities. Sponsored by Unique Group.

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

Featuring audience interaction via Slido (Audience Q&A 10mins)

Eric Annand

Subsea7 | Group Health, Safety and Quality Director

Dr Josué França

Petrobras | Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho

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

KF Hein Foyer & Park 6

Lunch, exhibition, and networking opportunities.

Day two – Wednesday 4 December (PM) programme

14:00 – 15:00 – Keynote – The 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 Diver | Star of 'The 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 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.