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We are well on our way on the road to COP26, and we are delighted to partner with EIC member DNV to bring you a series of live events as we approach the summit in Glasgow on 31 October to 12 November.

Mark Risley

With the future of the energy sector set to be a key topic at the landmark event, EIC LIVE e-vents will address the key factors surrounding the work the industry must continue to do in lowering carbon emissions. The panel sessions, thought leadership discussions and events will start on Tuesday 10 August, asking the question – is hydrogen the future of energy? On Tuesday 14 September we discuss the race to NetZero, and later in September on Wednesday 29 we look at the fastest-growing renewable energy sources. Just before COP26 opens its doors, our event on Thursday 21 October will study the megatrends shaping the world of energy. Finally, on Thursday 25 November and once the dust has settled on the summit, we look at some of the key outcomes and lessons from the course of the two weeks. Head to page 19 to hear from EIC’s Regional Director for UK and Europe, Jo Campbell, to find out more. We are also excited for the return of large-scale exhibitions and conferences around the world. EIC’s Director of International Trade, Camilla Tew, looks forward to getting back onto the show floor, with ADIPEC in November likely to be the first to take place in a physical format. On page 6, EIC’s Sarah Gilley, Head of Sales and Strategy, highlights a new initiative set up by the EIC to offer the perfect opportunity to meet up to 20 EIC members each week.

With networking opportunities severely limited in the new COVID-19 world, every Friday from 10am to 11am we offer the chance for EIC members to meet in a series of Speedy Networking sessions. In this month’s Sector Analysis, the EIC’s Lead Energy Analyst for APAC, Madana Leela, looks at hydrogen in Asia Pacific, and asks – where’s the action? Australia, Japan, South Korea and China are all markets to follow and Madana goes into detail on where the opportunities can be found for the supply chain. We also spoke to HMI Elements in the latest Spotlight on Technology, who gave their insights into unlocking the full potential of digitalisation, found on page 7.

Mark Risley, Head of Marketing and Communications mark.risley@the-eic.com

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