This years’ AUDE Big Conversation is taking place at the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA), Lancaster University.
Both the welcome drinks and dinner reception on Tuesday 11 November and the conference day on Wednesday 12 November will take place in this building. The event will take place on the ground floor in rooms A29 and A28. The AUDE event staff will be on hand to direct you.
16:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 18:30
LICA foyer, Lancaster University
18:00 - 19:00
LICA foyer, Lancaster University
19:05 - 19:20
LICA, Lancaster University
19:20 - 21:30
LICA, Lancaster University
09:00 - 09:30
LICA foyer, Lancaster University
09:35 - 09:55
Speakers:
LICA, Lancaster University
10:00 - 12:00
Our study tour focuses on aspects of the Lancaster University campus that match with the Big Conversation 2025 theme. We will be looking at solar and wind power, among the many ways in which Lancaster is working to get to net zero carbon. The visit will also include the Lancaster University Management School (a current energy-efficient refurbishment of a 1970s facility), and Energy Centre (where the focus will be on decarbonising the Lancaster heat network and the ongoing construction of one of the UK’s largest heat pump energy centres). These sites will provide a jumping off point for our discussions throughout the day as we reflect on what we see and have learnt. Travel around the site by bus/coach will be provided.
12:00 - 13:00
LICA, Lancaster University
13:05 - 14:05
Panel session to cover the journeys being taken to net zero energy; the challenges, funding opportunities, energy security, opex and capex implications and the operation of renewables in the existing built environment.
Speakers:
Chaired by: Steven Jenkins, Director, Head of Education, AECOM
LICA, Lancaster University
14:10 - 14:30
LICA, Lancaster University
14:35 - 15:50
Group discussion, ideas sharing and next steps.
Facilitated by: Steven Jenkins, Director, Head of Education, AECOM
LICA, Lancaster University
15:50 - 16:00
Speaker:
LICA, Lancaster University
Speakers and session titles subject to change.
