| Side Event
5k Run
Our traditional pre-conference run, more details soon!
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Programme
Supply-chain and local industry
This year’s OEE2024 conference programme will focus on the role the supply-chain and local industry will play in the road to commercialisation. A clear pipeline of deployments for the next five years, supported by both national and European public funding, is triggering investments from the private sector. Those deployments will draw on an existing local industry and supply-chain, for which Ocean Energy is becoming a new market opportunities and source of diversification.
Monday 04/11/2024
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Exclusive OEE Members Event
OEE MEMBERS ONLY
Join the OEE secretariat for this exclusive members’ only event before OEE2024. We’ll discuss funding prospects, tips & tricks from previous winners and evaluators, as well as provide dedicated time to answer all your burning questions about the different funds available.
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Welcome Reception
Join the Ocean Energy Europe team for a welcome drink the evening before the official start of the conference!
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Tuesday 05/11/2024
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Flagship projects – Watts in the water
One of our programme mainstays, the Flagship session showcases year after year what projects have hit the water. Check our 2024’s edition!
Chair: Valentin Dupont, Senior Policy Officer, Ocean Energy Europe
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Speakers:
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Martin Edlund
CEO | Minesto
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Brendan Cahill
Director of Development - Europe | ORPC
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Michael Henriksen
CEO | Wavepiston
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Christopher Ridgewell
CEO | AW Energy
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Drew Blaxland
CEO & Chairman | Normandie Hydroliennes
| Keynote
Stuart Black, Chief Executive, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Stuart Black took up this position in 2022 having previously held the role of Interim Lead Area Manager.
Originally from Inverness, Stuart is a graduate of the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, where he gained a doctorate in town and regional planning.
Stuart began his career with the University of Aberdeen, before joining HIE for the first time in 1996, as head of economics. Between then and 2008, he held several posts covering different parts of the organisation’s remit. These included Local Enterprise Company Chief Executive, Director of Strengthening Communities, and Director of Global Connections.
From 2008 to 2020, he was a member of the senior team at the Highland Council, initially as Director of Planning and Development, and later as Executive Chief Officer for Transformation and Economy.
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Surging Supply Chain – New momentum for European industrial leadership
A “made in Europe” ocean energy supply chain is a strategic imperative. Discover how the sector is creating market opportunities for the engineering and maritime industries while boosting Europe’s competitiveness.
Chair: Claire Mack, CEO, Scottish Renewables
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Speakers:
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Tim Warren
Director | Blackfish Engineering
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Michael Baumann
Global Application Account Manager Ocean Energy | SKF
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Joakim Nyström
Global Sales Development Manager, Offshore, Marine & Energy | SSAB
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Ralf Starzmann
Commercial Director | Schottel Marine Technologies
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Ocean energy and European regions – A partnership for growth
European regions are long time supporters of ocean energy development, and in turn the industrialisation of the sector creates new local jobs and markets. In this session, regional actors will present what they’re doing for ocean energy and discuss what ocean energy can do for them.
Chair: Elaine Hanton, Director Of Energy and Low Carbon, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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Speakers:
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Suzanne Sosna
Director of Energy Transition | Scottish Enterprise
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Endika Aldaiturriaga
Project Manager | Ente Vasco de la Energía
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Florent Noisette
Chargé de projets EMR | Région Normandie
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Tom Hill
Program Manager | Marine Energy Wales
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Philippe Thieffry
Head of mission at Bretagne Développement Innovation | Bretagne Ocean Power
| Peregrine 1
ETIP Ocean & OES-Environmental: Latest results & key priorities in environmental monitoring
This joint ETIP Ocean and OES-Environmental workshop will present the latest results of environmental research on ocean energy. Breakout groups will then focus on the most pressing topics such as collision risk and noise. Join the discussion about the next research priorities as the sector moves towards larger farms.
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| Peregrine 2
EuropeWave: Ready for testing and deployment
This side event will feature the Phase 3 projects showcasing their current project work and sharing lessons learned during the final phase of the EuropeWave programme. An open-floor discussion will focus on the next steps to reaching wave commercialisation and the ideal support mechanisms to help the wave sector.
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Testing the waters – Finding the right test site
Choosing a test site for real-sea demonstration is a crucial decision in device development. This session will take you on a tour of test sites in five different countries. Join the session to find out which test site is the perfect home for your device.
Chair: Peter Scheijgrond , Chairman, EWA
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Speakers:
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Yago Torre-Enciso
Technical Director | BiMEP
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Neil Kermode
Managing Director | EMEC
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Ellyn Bourdila
Site Development Project Manager | OPEN-C
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Corina Moya-Falcón
R&D Project Manager | PLOCAN
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Dan Hellin
Deputy Director | PacWave
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Debate: Surface or seabed? The best place for your subhub
As the ocean energy sector moves towards larger arrays, using individual export cables from every device to shore is no longer cost-effective. Subhubs will be needed to optimise power export. But what is the best solution for your subhub: on the surface or submerged? In this debate, current array developers argue for their preferred option.
Chair: Fiona Buckley, Senior Expert and Senior Project Manager, ENGIE Laborelec
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Speakers:
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Eunice Silva
Technical Project Manager | CorPower Ocean
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Fraser Johnson
Operations and Maintenance Manager | SAE Renewables | MeyGen
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Christopher Ridgewell
CEO | AW Energy
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Debate: Drivetrain Decisions – To Gear or Not to Gear?
The choice of drivetrain technology is a critical decision for optimising performance and cost-efficiency of tidal devices. Should tidal turbines use a direct drivetrain, bypassing the gearbox for simplicity and reliability, or opt for an indirect drivetrain with a gearbox to optimise speed and torque? Find that out in this debate!
Chair: Julian Röder, Chief Engineer, CWD
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Speakers:
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Nigel Hopley
Head of Product Components | Proteus Marine Renewables
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Niklas Lagesson
Senior Design Engineer | Minesto
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Richard Parkinson
Managing Director | Inyanga Marine Energy Group
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Patrick Cronin
Director of European Operations | ORPC
| Peregrine 2
Seas-ing the opportunity - turning tides on economic benefits for ocean energy
Team Scotland take an in-depth dive into the economic benefits which can be captured from ocean energy, highlighting new reports from Crown Estate Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Wave Energy Scotland. Hear about the scale of opportunity in Scotland and further afield for all aspects of the supply chain. Join the discussion as the sector moves to deployment of array size projects.
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Exhibition Drinks - Vi Maris Award
The OEE2024 exhibition hall is a who’s who of the ocean energy sector. This year’s exhibition brings not only the event’s sponsors and most important ocean energy companies, but also a Tech Trail with 8 pieces of ocean energy technology.
Join the exhibitors, OEE and Team Scotland in a drinks reception, where the next winner of the Vi Maris award will be announced!
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Conference Dinner
Join us for drinks and dinner: Network with your peers and colleagues, catch-up with old friends and make new connections!
Set in the beautiful Aspects Restaurant of the Aviemore Resort, this year’s dinner will feature drinks, delicious fresh food and fun activities in a relaxed atmosphere.
Please note that the conference dinner is a ticketed event. If you have already registered for OEE2024, you can request to add the dinner by emailing here.
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Wednesday 06/11/2024
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New Horizons: Off-grid solutions and renewable islands
From powering remote communities to decarbonising offshore activities, ocean energy offers novel opportunities and alternative business models. It can help islands replace fossil fuels with renewable energy and increase access to power with off-grid applications. These can become a springboard towards the main market. Explore the newest developments with leading players in the field.
Chair: Ewa Spiesz, Senior Energy Sustainability Advisor, DMEC
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Speakers:
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Andrea Caio
Business Development Manager | Mocean Energy
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Chris McConville
Head of Commercial and Operations | Floating Power Plant
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Clément Courade
Mechanical Engineer | ORPC
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Bruno Lemort
CTO | YS Energies Marines Développement
| Peregrine 2
Commercialisation at scale: project finance for the marine sector
Join Scottish Renewables’ side event on Scottish wave and tidal project finance as projects near commercialisation. Hear from leading industry speakers as we discuss deliverability at scale for marine technologies, project economies and consenting lessons learned from offshore wind.
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| Peregrine 1
Debate: Seal the deal – The future of connectors
Reliable and efficient connectors are crucial for the deployment and maintenance of ocean energy devices. The choice of connectors can significantly impact the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of projects. Join this debate to hear experts discuss current challenges and help chart the course for the future of ocean energy connectors.
Chair: Jonathan Hodges, Innovation and Strategy Manager, Wave Energy Scotland
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Speakers:
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Nigel Robinson
Offshore Renewable Director | Apollo
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Drew Blaxland
CEO & Chairman | Normandie Hydroliennes
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Beth Dickens
Director | Quoceant
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Wave showcase – From the tank to the ocean
The wave energy world is expanding rapidly, more and more innovative prototypes are being developed and tested, while some developers are planning to deploy the first wave farms in the world. Join us to meet the wave developers that are building the industry, and learn more about their technology and the challenges they faced at various stages of their development.
Chair: Tim Hurst, Managing Director, Wave Energy Scotland
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Speakers:
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Cas van de Voort
Co-Founder | WECO
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Luc Hamilton
CEO | Symphony Wave Power
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Simon Grey
Chief Executive | AWS Ocean Energy
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Chris McConville
Head of Commercial and Operations | Floating Power Plant
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Alexandre Pichard
CTO | Carnegie Clean Energy
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Quentin Henry
Directeur | Groupe Legendre
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Jon Clarke
Head of Projects | Mocean Energy
| Keynote
Dr. Alasdair Allan, Scottish Minister for Climate Action
Dr Alasdair Allan MSP grew up in the Scottish Borders and now lives in the Isle of Lewis. He attended Glasgow and Aberdeen Universities, gaining a PhD in Scots Language in 1998.
Alasdair was elected MSP for the Western Isles in 2007. He became Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages in 2011 and was then Minister for International Development and Europe from 2016 to 2018.
Prior to becoming an MSP, Alasdair was senior media relations officer for the Church of Scotland, and was named Gaelic journalist of the year in 2006. He was the National Secretary of the SNP from 2003 to 2006.
When time allows, he sings with the Back District Gaelic Choir in Lewis, with whom he has competed in the National Mod.
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The Financing Booster – Unlocking Private Investments through Insurance and Warranties
As more and more farms are about to hit the waters, leveraging the power of de-risking instruments to mitigate technical risks is a major priority for the sector. Join the conversation with experts and industry players to find out how to unlock the wave of private investments required to boost pilot farm financing.
Chair: Jonathan Colby, President, Streamwise Development
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Speakers:
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Simon Cheeseman
Wave & Tidal specialist | ORE Catapult
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Michael Bullock
Director | Renewables Risk Advisers
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Thomas Bastable
Innovation Specialist | ESB
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Baptiste Poujol
Marine Energy Project Manager | Qair
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Tidal showcase – Getting next generation farms ready
Tidal is moving to the next generation of farms. Developers will present the progress of their latest array projects and technological improvements.
Chair: Matthijs Soede, Senior Policy Officer, DG RTD, European Commission
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Speakers:
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Oliver Wragg
Commercial Director | Orbital Marine Power
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Simon Forrest
CEO | Nova Innovation
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Fraser Johnson
Operations & Maintenance Manager | SAE Renewables | MeyGen
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Diane Dhomé
Project Manager | Inyanga Marine Energy Group
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Maarten Berkhout
Co-founder | Seaqurrent
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Funding ocean energy R&I
This session presents an array of national and regional funding schemes available for ocean energy R&I. Get a high-level overview of the most interesting opportunities as well as the key points if you consider applying.
Chair: Sue Bartlett Reed, Chair, Marine Energy Council
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Speakers:
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Richard Buxbaum
Specialist Low Carbon Energy Transition | Scottish Enterprise
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Kerrie Sheehan
Head of Research & Technology | SEAI
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Eleni Hatziyanni
Policy Officer | European Commission
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Lotta Pirttimaa
Senior Policy Officer | Ocean Energy Europe
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Endika Aldaiturriaga
Project Manager | Ente Vasco de la Energía
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Dr. ir. Matthijs Soede, Senior Policy Officer, European Commission
Matthijs Soede studied at the Delft University of Technology and has a PhD in Chemical Engineering. He began his career at the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands, as specialist in international research cooperation.
In 2008 he joined the European Commission in DG Research and Innovation as policy officer in Industrial Technologies and moved in 2012 to Clean Energy Transitions being responsible for offshore renewables.
He is a member of the IEA Renewable Energy Working Party, and since 2023 Chair of the executive committee of the IEA Technology Collaboration Programme on Ocean Energy Systems.
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MARINERG-i Project: Shaping the Future of Offshore Renewable Energy Testing in Europe
MARINERG-i aims to create an integrated European Distribute Research Infrastructure (DRI) in Europe, for delivering Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) technologies to the market. It will be a long-term, sustainable partnership between the highest quality testing facilitates, providing a coordinated set of services that meet current and future end-user requirements.
Join us at this project launching event to learn more what this future world’s leading distributed infrastructure will offer to the ORE sector.
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Captains Conclusions – Steering the ocean energy course
The last 2 years have seen significant technological progress at the same time as unprecedented levels of public funding allocated to OE projects. This has sparked interest from private investors, power utilities and oil&gas majors. The partially funded pipeline stands at 167 MW for now, with more to come.
This session will attempt to understand the consequences of this progress: is this the start of industrialisation or are we waiting for more signals? Can those projects reach financial close? What does it mean for the sector if they do or don’t? What is the impact of national elections on this development – UK, US, EU Commission?
Chair: Rémi Gruet, CEO, Ocean Energy Europe
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Speakers:
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Elaine Buck
Technology Manager Marine Energy | US Department of Energy
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George Keeley
Head of Hydro, Wave & Tidal Stream | UK Department for Energy Security
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Guillaume Gréau
Head of Business Development | HydroQuest
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Andrew Scott
CEO | Orbital Marine Power
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Patrik Möller
CEO | CorPower Ocean
Thursday 07/11/2024
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Site Visit - FloWave
The FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility is a unique wave and current test basin, based at The University of Edinburgh’s King’s Buildings campus.
This tour will demonstrate the facility in operation, and allow visitors to meet the team to learn about FloWave projects from the past, present and future.
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Friday 08/11/2024
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Site Visit - EMEC
Established in 2003, the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd is the world’s first and leading facility for demonstrating and testing wave and tidal energy converters – technologies that generate electricity by harnessing the power of waves and tidal streams – in the sea.
This site visit will include a visit to the grid-connected Fall of Warness tidal test site and an onshore tour of EMEC’s tidal energy substation, green hydrogen R&D facilities and vanadium flow batteries
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Team Scotland
Platinum Sponsor
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Blackfish Engineering
Bronze Sponsor
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HydroQuest
Bronze Sponsor
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SCHOTTEL Marine Technologies
Bronze Sponsor
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SEAI
Bronze Sponsor
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University of Edinburgh
Bronze Sponsor
