THE THIRD ESTA AND FEM EXPERTS SUMMIT SAFETY AND STANDARDS IN ON-SHORE WIND FARM CONSTRUCTION

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1 SAFETY AND STANDARDS IN ON-SHORE WIND FARM CONSTRUCTION TRANSPORT, LIFTING AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN Plus bonus sessions on training and developing a safety culture WHAT: ESTA AND FEM EXPERTS SUMMIT WHEN: March 6, 2018 WHERE: Bucerius Law School, Hamburg, Germany

2 SAFETY AND STANDARDS IN ON-SHORE WIND FARM CONSTRUCTION TRANSPORT, LIFTING AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN Plus bonus sessions on training and developing a safety culture A one day conference and reception, with leading industry speakers from across the sector. The increasing size of the new generation of on-shore wind turbines means that the industry is having to consider new ways to transport and lift them to ensure that projects are completed safely, and on time and budget. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All those trying to reduce accidents, improve safety and boost productivity during the transportation and erection of on-shore wind turbines, and who want to hear about the latest innovations and developments. The programme will include the latest on discussions to develop a new generation of best practice guides plus sessions on: risk management accident analyses crane design productivity on-site delivery and transportation standards improving supply chain relationships The organisers aim to improve communication across the supply chain through this unique summit from developers and turbine manufacturers to crane and transport manufacturers and rental companies helping to raise standards, boost productivity and reduce the number of accidents. The summit is organised and supported by ESTA (the European Association for Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes) and the Cranes and Lifting Equipment Product Group of FEM (the European Materials Handling Federation). It also has the support of VDMA Power Systems, the section of the German manufacturing and engineering association whose members include many wind turbine manufacturers and their suppliers.

3 CONFERENCE SUBJECTS Outline programme 1. Market prospects and trends for onshore wind in Europe 2. Safety recap what are the issues and what problems do we need to solve? 3. Technical developments and their implications: new generation turbines new ways of transporting and erecting on-shore turbines tower crane solutions self-lifting precast wind towers project reports 4. VDMA Power Systems: the turbine manufacturers role in creating a safety culture 5. What turbine manufacturers and energy companies want from their transport and lifting supply chains; improving supply chain communication on site 6. Developments since 2017 and progress towards best practice guides: better planning better communication early supply chain involvement responses to BSK s site road and crane pad requirements guides the crane manufacturers technical perspectives 7. Costs, risk and supply chain consolidation 8. PLUS bonus sessions on: Developing a practical safety culture on site Safety and the European Crane Operators Licence * The organisers reserve the right to change the programme at any time ** A full programme will be available on the ESTA website soon

4 DELEGATE BOOKINGS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES DELEGATES: We have kept ticket prices as low as possible, with the aim of breaking even. Prices will include full access to the event, coffee and tea, buffet lunch and the post-conference drinks and canapés reception Early booking rate: 295 per delegate Available until FEBRUARY 5, Standard booking rate: 395 per delegate From FEBRUARY 6, 2018 onwards To book your place, please go to the summit section on the ESTA website at or contact the events team. SPONSORSHIP: Sponsorship offers you the chance to demonstrate your commitment to supporting safety and innovation in the industry, to promote your company, brand, products and services to a key group of clients and equipment users, and to network with senior industry managers and thought-leaders. SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE: On-stage branding during the event A table top and room for two pull up banners in the delegate coffee/lunch/drinks reception area Branding on all marketing collateral and editorial material, before and after the event Branding and company profile on the event website, with a link to the sponsor s website Five free conference tickets for your own guests A full page advertisement in the delegate conference brochure. The cost of each sponsorship package will be just 3,450 FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES Sponsoring the lunch and drinks breaks, lanyards, and conference bags are available on request, to existing sponsors. If your organisation would like to a sponsor and support the Summit, please contact Graham Anderson, ESTA Communications Officer, on: andersonmedia@btinternet.com Office: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0)

5 VENUE BUCERIUS LAW SCHOOL, HAMBURG, GERMANY CONTACTS For further information regarding sponsorship opportunities, registration, speaker and event information please contact: ESTA OFFICE MANAGER Caroline van Geest Office: +31 [0] Mobile: +31 [0] Fax: + 31 [0] officemanager@estaeurope.eu Bucerius Law School is a small private law school, with top class event facilities, ideal for medium sized corporate meetings and conferences. Situated in central Hamburg in its own grounds, it is within easy walking distance of many hotels. Bucerius Law School Jungiusstraße Hamburg Germany Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) EVENT OPERATIONS MANAGER Martin Davies Mobile: +44 (0) mrdevents@gmail.com ESTA COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Graham Anderson Office: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) andersonmedia@btinternet.com