08 August 2024

We are delighted to be sponsoring and speaking at Waterfront Conference Company’s “Planning for Infrastructure in Wales” conference on 3 October 2024.

The conference will provide an essential update on the future of planning in Wales following the introduction of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 with practical guidance on developing projects and how to overcome the key challenges facing projects. Hear updates on plans for future infrastructure projects in Wales, exploring how to secure a grid connection, meeting environmental requirements and much more.

Burges Salmon Director, Cathryn Tracey, will be covering "Navigating an evolving planning regime – meeting current requirements and preparing for changes to the consenting process" as well as joining other industry leading panellists to discuss “Accelerating infrastructure development in Wales – what are the implications of new planning policy for projects?”.

Contacts of Burges Salmon can receive a 25% discount when registering using the code WP24BUR.

Further confirmed speakers include:

  • Eleri Davies, Head of Onshore Development: Wales & England, RWE Renewables
  • Tim James, Infrastructure Development Director, Celtic Sea Power
  • Tom Hill, Marine Energy Programme Manager, Marine Energy Wales
  • Mary Lewis, Sustainable Places, Land & Sea Manager, Natural Resources Wales
  • Jessica Hooper, Director, RenewableUK Cymru
  • Leanne Wood, Co-Executive Director, Community Energy Wales

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 3 October 2024

Venue: Leonardo Hotel, 1 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3UD

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