AREG’s SME Technology Showcase, hosted on the 11th of September 2024 at the Aberdeen Sandman Hotel, featured speakers and exhibitors from across the supply chain, showcasing their innovative work in developing and operating technology in the offshore wind and wider renewables sector.

This showcase aimed to spotlight SME’s and the pivotal role their work plays in the development of the renewable industry and the importance of innovation when driving our progress toward net-zero targets.

View the AREG SME Technology Showcase Programme to find out more about the event, speakers, and exhibitors involved by clicking the button below:

 

Programme

Speakers

Offshore Energies UK is the leading trade body for the UK’s offshore energies industry. Its membership includes over 400 organisations with an interest in offshore oil, gas, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and offshore wind. Working together with its members, it is a driving force supporting the UK in ensuring security of energy supply while helping to meet its net zero ambitions.

The Net Zero Technology Centre’s purpose is to develop and deploy technology for an affordable net zero Energy Industry. We aim to accelerate the energy transition by closing the gap in net zero technologies. We are a not-for-profit organisation and our mission is to work with industry, government and academia, driving technology innovation to accelerate the energy transition to net zero.

We co-invest and collaborate with industry and government to develop and deploy new technologies. Our research and insight enables the Scottish, UK and other governments to achieve their net zero ambitions, deliver a decarbonised and net zero energy system,  maximise economic recovery and compete in international markets.

Fennex, a multi award-winning industrial software company with specialised knowledge in the energy industry, focuses on developing AI-powered innovative digital solutions to drive significant efficiencies. Our expertise lies in leveraging Microsoft cloud technologies to accelerate digital transformation across the value chain in Energy & Renewables. Hailed as “Trailblazer” in digital tech by the OEUK, our goal is pioneer smart digital solutions that unlock for a better energy future. We take pride in our ability to digitalise and automate complex HSE and Policy Assurance and Operational business processes and workflows, turning them into integrated, data-driven LIVE entreprise platforms that enhance collaboration, streamline operations, and break down silos for greater transparency faster and smarter decision-making. Our solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and easily scalable at enterprise level. They’re used on over 75 offshore assets worldwide, empowering teams to enhance compliance, improve safety performance, lower costs, and accelerate decarbonisation goals.

Sponsor

Vysus Group is a leading engineering and technical consultancy offering specialist asset performance, risk management and project management expertise across complex industrial assets, energy assets (oil and gas, nuclear, renewables) and the energy transition. Driven by our purpose to help clients manage risk and maximise performance, we blend deep technical knowledge and data-driven insights with hands-on expertise, working on complex and large-scale energy projects around the world. 

Sponsor

Onboard Tracker™ is a modular, web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform tracking over 100,000 employees in over 100 countries, across 8000+ sites. The tool empowers clients to own, structure and visualise their data to make targeted, more cost effective and safer mobilisation decisions.

Onboard Tracker™ offers energy, renewables and marine operators, service providers and SMEs with 360° visibility of their workforce and workforce capability through a single, integrated portal that centralises all crew planning, scheduling, training, competence, travel and more.

By listening carefully to clients, Onboard Tracker™ has been built by industry for industry to solve real crewing challenges and shape industry standards.

Empyrean Technologies is a premier IT consultancy specializing in personalized digital transformation. We excel in leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Co-Pilot, and Microsoft 365, to deliver tailored solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Our commitment to excellence ensures your business achieves unparalleled success in the digital era.

At Empyrean, we specialize in Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Co-Pilot, and Microsoft 365. We’ll showcase how our tailored solutions empower businesses with custom apps, streamlined operations, AI-driven insights, and enhanced collaboration, driving efficiency, innovation, and growth in your digital transformation journey.

Exhibitors

Agenda

10.00 – Registration

10.25 – AREG welcome

10.30 – Session 1: The Rystad report / Industry collaboration

    • Speakers: OEUK and NZTC

11.30 – Networking break and Exhibition Viewing

12.00 – Session 2: Digitalisation of the supply chain – looking at how technology is shaping the supply chain

    • Speakers: Vysus Group and Fennex

1.00 – Lunch and Exhibition Viewing/Networking

2.00 – Session 3: Digital trailblazers

    • Speakers: Onboard Tracker and Empyrean Technologies

3.00 – Exhibition Viewing and Networking

3.30 – Final thoughts and next steps

4.00 – Event close