NEW event! Sustainability and durability challenges in offshore infrastructures
21 November 2024
On November 21st, ACCIONA, supported by PNO Innovation, will host the workshop titled “Sustainability and Durability Challenges in Offshore Infrastructures”.
The event organised on behalf of the MAREWIND project, will feature leading international professionals from the offshore energy sector, who will share their insights and future perspectives for the industry. Additionally, experts in new materials will present the latest innovations and developments in durable, sustainable materials, providing cutting-edge solutions for offshore infrastructure in response to the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goals.
See the agenda here.
In-person attendance is now closed. Those already registered can join us at the auditorium in Building 6 at ACCIONA Campus (Madrid). In addition, the event will be available to follow online.
Online attendance
For online participation, registration is required through EventBrite via this link.
Do not miss this opportunity to broaden your knowledge in the offshore sector!
Meet the speakers
Ignacio Calvo Herrera, a Civil Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, is the Director of the ACCIONA Construction Technology Center in Madrid, a position he has held for over 13 years. Throughout his professional career, he has received several prestigious awards, including the BEX Anthony Hunt Award for the most outstanding young engineer of 2006, the award at the International Composites Exhibition (JEC) for the best achievement in composite materials applied to construction in 2006, the Potencia de Maquinaria de OP and Civil Engineering Award in 2009 for the “M-111, a benchmark in sustainability and eco-efficiency” project, the Young Engineer Award 2010 granted by the Madrid Association of Civil Engineers, and the award at the International Composites Exhibition (JEC) for the best civil engineering project using composite materials in 2011.
Amaia Gómez San Martín holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Navarra and a PhD in Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. With over 10 years of experience, she has built a strong career at ACCIONA, initially working in the composite materials group before transitioning to the concrete group, where she currently serves as an R&D Researcher.
Throughout her career, Amaia has gained extensive experience in research and development (R&D) activities and project management, actively contributing to various large-scale European projects. She also provides international consultancy services, with a particular focus on concrete thermal control.
Miguel Cordón is a civil engineer by the School of Santander. I have developed most of my career in the field of business development, alternating between different responsibilities and focusing on specific regions or countries, or certain project typology. Currently, I lead the offshore wind business development for the construction division at ACCIONA.
Shiu Hui leads the New Technologies and Innovation Department in EDF Renewables UK & Ireland, providing through-life support to development, delivery, and operational activities. With a background in mechanical engineering and wind energy, Mr Hui has 18 years of experience in academia, engineering, project development, and technology development in the renewable energy sector. Within the research environment he has been involved in various European, national, and joint industry initiatives such as the Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator.
Javier González Arias has an outstanding career in the field of naval engineering and renewable energy. His experience spans over two decades at Bureau Veritas, where he has held key roles, from ship plan review surveyor to head of the structures department. In recent years, he has focused on the certification of innovations in marine renewable energy, particularly in floating wind solutions.
Additionally, his commitment to educating and training new engineers is noteworthy, as he serves as an associate professor at the School of Naval Engineering in Madrid (UPM) and is an active member of Enermar.
Attilio Berrino is MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Genoa. He obtained his MBA from SDA Bocconi School of Management (Milan). He started his career in The Boston Consulting Group in 2000. Since 2004, he is part of HOLCIM Group, leader in the design and manufacturing of building materials and solutions, where he has played different roles. From 2004 to 2015 he was in the Concrete and Aggregates Business Unit of Holcim Italy, his last position being Head of Large Projects. In 2016 he joined Holcim corporate functions, namely the Infrastructure & International Key Account Management Team, as Global Business Development Manager for the Maritime Segment.
José Vera-Agullo has an MsC and a PhD in Chemical Engineering by the Universidad de Alicante. He has a wide experience in cementitious materials and leads the “Concrete” group of ACCIONA’s R&D Division in the Technological Centre of Madrid. His role in the company is to give consultancy at site worldwide and to develop advanced technologies. He has more than 10 papers in international journals, has contributed in more than 40 international congresses in the field of materials and holds two patents on nanomaterials.
Esteban Camacho Torregrosa, PhD in Civil Engineering. He is an expert in the design and application of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) and co-founder of RDC and Prefabricados Formex, companies specializing in innovative and highly durable solutions. His companies have developed designs and patents in sectors such as port infrastructure, aquaculture, and floating solar energy, among others. His career focuses on the research and development of advanced materials to enhance resilience and sustainability in civil engineering projects.
Cristina Salazar is an experienced chemist on surface and coating technology, working for the nanotechnology department in Lurederra since 2009 involved in the development of functional materials and being a key participant in the centre in the optimisation of the FSP synthesis technology for development of new functional nanocompositions. Moreover, she has acted as technical coordinator for several collaborating projects both at national and international level.
Conor Kelly joined ÉireComposites in 2020 as a project engineer with a First-Class Honours Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Limerick. He has since become Engineering Team Lead and has a proven track record leading national and European funded R&D projects in both the aerospace and renewable energy sectors. He is currently leading several projects relating to wind and tidal turbine blades, focusing on the use of sustainable materials including glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene and Elium resins.
MSc. Chemical Engineering. Marta Mateo is EU Project Coordinator in the Technological Centre Lurederra which carries out research and applied technological development activities in the fields of nanotechnology, new materials and advanced environment. Mrs Mateo has 19 years expertise in the field of environmental technologies, new materials and circular economy. Her research activity implies being in charge of several research national projects and European projects in 5th, 6th, 7th Framework Programme, H2020 and Horizon Europe.
Ruth Parra has a BS in Naval and Ocean Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (marine machines and nuclear propulsion). She has been involved in R&D&I activities from more than 15 years in different sectors, including maritime, naval, energy and transport. Supporting international organizations, research centres and industrial partners in the identification of their innovation potential, the opportunities of financing, proposal preparation and also in managing sectorial associations such as Spanish Maritime Cluster, The Spanish Technology Maritime Platform, and the Spanish Technology Water Platform.
In addition, she has coordinated the technical secretariat of huge national consortium projects and worked with the Economy and Competitiveness Ministry in Spain (MINECO) on the coordination of the Spanish Maritime Renewable Energy Activities. Currently, she is National Grants and compliance consultant at PNO Innovation Spain, also working on exploitation activities in maritime and energy sectors.
Francisco Ngomo is a biotechnologist with a master’s in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Smart Factories and processes. He brings four years of experience in funded R&D projects at both national and European levels, with a strong focus on the battery field, renewable energies, and green hydrogen. Francisco actively participates in various EU projects, fostering collaboration and creating opportunities for stakeholders to engage in innovative initiatives. His role enables him to bridge the gap between research and industry, optimizing exploitation routes for projects while aligning with the interests of funding bodies and industrial players. Francisco’s expertise spans the full spectrum of research, innovation, and technology transfer, making him a valuable asset in advancing EU-funded innovation within these critical sectors.
Marie Renner joined EDF 14 years ago. After a PhD in Economics about The Emergence of Carbon Capture and Storage Techniques in the Power Sector, Marie has held various positions as a research engineer, conducting techno-economic evaluations of business cases involving blockchain, cost benefit analysis of a French smart grid demonstrator for the French DSO and a governmental agency, etc.
For 4 years, Marie led a project for the EDF Group’s Strategy Division on a wide range of topics such as carbon neutrality and offshore wind.
In September 2022, she joined EDF UK R&D as the Head of Renewables. In this role, Marie leads the development of EDF UK Research & Development activities in the renewables area and contributes to defining the vision and strategy of the overall EDF UK R&D activities. She also leads a €4.5M research project on offshore wind for the EDF Group and has been involved in various European, national, and joint industry projects.
