As part of a visit to the MDC and NDI offices, a delegation from Alcoa including Jimmy Williams, President of Alcoa Defense, and Douglas Ramsey, Government Project Development Manager, will give a presentation looking at technical developments and how to manage the introduction and implementation of new technology in these key sectors.

AGENDA

10.30       Registration & coffee

10.55       Welcome & introduction

11.00       Defence Initiatives:  

• Naval Structural Design and material selection 
• Lightweight Survivable Structures 
• Advanced Design for Wheeled Tactical Vehicles
• Questions & Answers

12.30       Networking Lunch

13.30       Renewable Energy Initiatives  

•  Alternative design solutions for Renewable Energy Systems 
• Offshore wind, tidal, geothermal, and storage systems
• Questions & Answers 

15.00       Close

Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminium, fabricated aluminium and alumina combined, through its active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa provides design, engineering and production capabilities to customers in the aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and defence sectors worldwide.

The Company has 87,000 employees in 35 countries, has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and has been a member of the Dow Jones sustainability Index for seven consecutive years.

Demand is expected to be high so please act now to reserve your place by contacting us on info@marinedesigncentre.com or 0191 255 1710. Places cost £20 for Marine Design Centre, NDI and NOF Energy members, and £45 for non-members.