5:30pm – 10pm | 30th April 2026 | Edinburgh
Foundation Ex Connect: Edinburgh
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Overview
A networking event, for Engineers by Engineers
Join us in Scotland’s offshore wind capital for the first in our series of intimate gatherings bringing together foundation design engineers, offshore wind developers, marine contractors, and senior experts in the offshore renewables sector.
Foundation Ex Connect features lively technical talks, thought provoking Q&A and friendly networking all in the Foundation Ex spirit of sharing knowledge and pushing our industry forward.
Event Details:
Date: 30th April 2026
Location: The Angel’s Share, Edinburgh
Time: Doors open 5:30pm, talks begin 6pm. Networking through to 10pm.
Format: Short talks and Q&A followed by plenty of time for networking. Food and drink provided.
What to Expect
Content:
- Welcome and introduction from Empire Engineering
- Three keynote talks
- Networking reception with drinks and catering
- Opportunity to connect with developers, contractors, and technical specialists
Donna Sutherland
Head of Commercial | Veri Energy
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Donna has worked in the energy industry for over two decades with a background in large
capital project delivery, strategic business development and commercial.
As part of a small team, Donna founded Veri Energy which is leading the
transformation of the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland into Europe’s largest energy hub with
a focus on renewable power and e-fuels to decarbonise hard to abate industries.
Donna has extensive experience in subsea project delivery, decommissioning, renewables,
thermal power generation, power networks, carbon and the energy regulatory landscape.
Donna is a Vice President of the Scottish Energy Forum and is a Visiting Professor for the Centre for Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde.
Rui China Pereira
Foundations Design Package Manager | Ocean Winds
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Rui graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Porto (Portugal) and has been working on marine-related topics since 2009, with the last nine years focused on offshore wind projects.
He has experience across consultancies, contractors, and developers, including the construction of Taiwan’s first offshore wind farm.
In 2022, he joined Ocean Winds as part of the foundations team, overseeing fabrication, transport and installation activities for the project.
He later moved to the Caledonia project team, where he is currently responsible for the foundation design package.
Alan Evans
Senior Project Manager | Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Alan has almost 20 years of experience in engineering and project management across the design, construction and commissioning phases of large capital infrastructure projects, including offshore and onshore wind farms and hydro developments.
A Chartered Engineer, Alan graduated in 2002 before completing a postgraduate MSc in Engineering Project Management at the University of Strathclyde in 2015.
He has held a number of senior roles on Dogger Bank Wind Farm, including ESI Package Manager and Marine Package Manager, as well as Head of Engineering for Design and Delivery with SSE Renewables. He is currently Senior Project Manager at Dogger Bank, where he leads the strategic delivery of the ESI and Marine Package across all phases of the project.
Registration
Tickets for this event are £20
Places are limited, don’t miss out.
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Supported By
Foundation Ex Connect: Edinburgh is proudly supported by Haili Wind Power joining Empire Engineering as exclusive co-hosts for this technical gathering.
A hi-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of components for wind power equipment.
Specialist engineering services from the team behind the world’s biggest offshore wind projects.
Why Foundation Ex Connect: Edinburgh?
- Properly technical: No sales pitches – just knowledge share and expert insight
- Intimate scale: Limited tickets ensures meaningful conversations
- Location: Carefully chosen for Edinburgh’s position as a key renewables hub
- For Engineers by Engineers: Designed and delivered by people working at the techincal forefront of the industry
Need to Know
Venue Details:
- The Devil’s Cut Room, The Angel’s Share Hotel and Bar
- 7, 11 Hope St, Edinburgh EH2 4EL
What’s Included:
- Talks and Q&A with our expert speakers
- Networking reception with food and drinks provided
- Guests will be the first to receive a copy of the 3rd edition of our guide to offshore wind structures
Dietary Requirements:
We cater for all dietary needs. If you have any special dietary requirements, please email jackie@makethebreak.co