Sustainable Aviation
Roundtable
London - May 8th
Clearing the Skies: Accelerating the Path to Sustainable Aviation in the UK
This exclusive roundtable brings together key stakeholders from across the aviation sector, government, and academia to explore actionable pathways for achieving a sustainable future in UK aviation. Discussions will focus on critical challenges, opportunities for innovation, and strategies for meeting the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
Agenda
08:30 -> 09:30
Networking Arrivals
09:30 -> 11:00
Session One
Welcome Address and Market Overview
Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
Advancing Zero-Emission Aircraft Technologies
11:00 -> 11:30
Networking Break
11:30 -> 13:00
Session Two
Transforming Airports for Sustainability
Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Green Aviation
Financing the Transition to Sustainable Aviation
13:00 -> 14:00
Networking Lunch
Discussion Points
01
Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
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How can the UK accelerate SAF production and supply chain development?
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What incentives or policies are needed to drive widespread SAF adoption?
02
Advancing Zero-Emission Aircraft Technologies
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What are the key technological barriers to hydrogen and electric aircraft adoption?
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How can collaboration between manufacturers, airports, and energy providers unlock progress?
03
Transforming Airports for Sustainability
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What steps can airports take to achieve net-zero operations?
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How can airports leverage innovation in air traffic management and ground operations?
04
Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Green Aviation
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How can the UK align domestic policies with global sustainability goals in aviation?
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What role do carbon pricing and emissions mandates play in decarbonising the sector?
05
Financing the Transition to Sustainable Aviation
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How can public and private sectors collaborate to fund sustainable aviation projects?
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What opportunities exist for leveraging green finance and ESG-focused investment strategies?
Venue
Farmers & Fletchers in the City
3 Cloth St, City of London, London EC1A 7LD
Discussion Points
01
Innovative Financing Models for Nuclear Projects
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Exploring the application of government-backed models like the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) and private-led initiatives.
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How can these models balance risk, attract investors, and ensure project viability?
02
Navigating Due Diligence in Nuclear Financing
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Understanding the role of legal, insurance, technical, ESG, and cybersecurity considerations in securing investment.
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Best practices for mitigating risks during project negotiations.
03
Unlocking Revenue Streams in the Nuclear Sector
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Evaluating diverse revenue opportunities, including grid electricity, hydrogen production, synthetic aviation fuel (SAF), and heat capture.
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How can nuclear energy align with broader energy transition goals?
04
Fuel Enrichment and Recycling: Challenges and Opportunities
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Identifying the key hurdles in nuclear fuel supply chains, including availability, recycling technologies, and global policies.
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Strategies for securing a sustainable and economically viable fuel supply.
05
Nuclear Deployment in a Marine Environment
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Financing Models and Risk Mitigation for Marine-Based Nuclear Deployment
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Commercial Viability and Market Potential for Offshore Nuclear Deployment
