NOC Attendance at UK Party Conferences
NOC is looking forward to attending and participating at party conference season this year, with representation from our leading scientists and public affairs team.
NOC will be attending the following five conferences and looking forward to discussing science and ocean policy. We will have representation at the following events:
Conference Information
Reform UK
Dates: 3rd-5th September
Location: Birmingham
Attendees: Sarah Taylor (Head of Public Affairs)
Liberal Democrats
Dates: 19th-22nd September
Location: Brighton
Attendees: Vita Zaporozcenko (Public Affairs Manager)
Labour
Dates: 27th-30th September
Location: Liverpool
Attendees: Matt Ford (Head of Stakeholder Engagement), Sarah Taylor (Head of Public Affairs), Vita Zaporozcenko (Public Affairs Manager)
Events: From Research to Global Influence: Science as a Diplomatic Asset panel event, with speakers including Chief Scientific Officer Professor Penny Holliday (Albert Suite 3, Hilton Liverpool City Centre Hotel, Monday 28 September, 10:30am-11:30am)
Conservatives
Dates: 4th-7th October
Location: Birmingham
Attendees: Ella Brown (Public Affairs Manager)
Scottish National Party
Dates: 15th-17th October
Location: Aberdeen
Attendees: Sarah Taylor (Head of Public Affairs)
Supporting Decision-Makers and Governments
The National Oceanography Centre plays a key role in ensuring its science and research is acknowledged and utilised by key decision-makers and governments, not just in the UK but also globally.