Tuesday 4 March 2025 | 10.00am – 3.00pm
Women in Renewables returns in March for another fantastic all female event.
This year’s theme is ‘STEM Role Models’ as we look at how we can promote women in the sector, and encourage more to consider a future in renewables.
The day will feature a networking breakfast, an all-female panel, round table discussions and lunch.
Following positive feedback from last year, we are once again returning to the Linen Suite at Ten Square as we welcome you with our red carpet and the amazing scones.
Doors open at an inclusive start time of 10.00am ensuring those with caring commitments do not need to change and allowing plenty of time for sustainable travel to our city centre venue.
Attendees will be seated at round tables and we aim for you to be with people you don’t already know to help you build new connections. Each table will have an inspiring woman as the Chair helping to facilitate the discussions.
This year’s panel will share their experiences as women in renewables and their paths to success. Tamasin Fraser, the current Chair of RenewableNI, will be bringing her extensive expertise as she puts questions to the panel, before taking questions from the audience.
Joining her on the panel:
- Vicky Boden, Senior Community Investment Manager for Ireland, SSE Renewables;
- Eimear Watson, Head of Networks, SONI;
- Emma Kelly, Director (Planning), Turley;
- Lisa O’Neill, Renewables Development Manager, NIE Networks.
Scroll down for the full agenda and to learn more about the speakers.
Women in Renewables 2025 agenda
Registation
10.00am
Table introduction
10.30am
Panel
11.00am
Round table
12.15pm
Lunch
12.55pm
Meet the Mentor
13.15pm
Networking
14.00pm

Before founding Omnipower Renewables, Tamasin was UK Director for a leading international renewables developer, where she was responsible for establishing and delivering a 3 GW pipeline of onshore wind, solar, energy storage and hydrogen projects across the UK. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast and Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, she is a Chartered Planner with almost 20 years’ industry experience.

In 2015, Emma joined Turley planning consultancy’s Belfast Office as an associate director in the planning team and has recently been promote to a Director in the planning team. She is also a core member of the Turley Net Zero Infrastructure Task Force which operates across the UK and Ireland.
Since qualifying, Emma has also held position as Vice Chair of the RTPI North East Branch, Chair of the RTPI Northern Ireland Branch and is the current Chair of the RenewableNI Planning Group.
Emma has worked across a range of sectors from housing to renewables. She has been responsible for the preparation of a series of planning applications for renewable energy, including wind farms; solar panels and green hydrogen across NI. This has included preparation and co-ordination of Environmental Statements; community consultation and negotiation of planning applications. She has also taken part in inquiries for renewable energy schemes and represented energy developers at independent examination into the soundness of emerging local energy policies.

Lisa is a senior leader within NIE Networks Connection Business and holds the title of Renewables Development Manager. She is responsible for both small-scale and large-scale generation projects from the initial application stage right through to construction. Lisa is also responsible for NIE Network’s Connection Development department which drives change internally and externally to ensure that NIE Networks is best placed to meet the changing needs of its connecting customers as Northern Ireland makes its journey to Net Zero.
Lisa has experienced a number of live challenges since starting the world of work and appreciates how each life challenge has helped her to understand herself better while also shaping her leadership style. As a mum to two little girls and working alongside other females, Lisa believes it is her responsibility to show other females that we can have it all without the need to be, ‘Super Woman’. Lisa believes in positive reflection, having a support network, being vulnerable and asking for help when you need it.


Previously Vicky was the External Affairs Manager for SSE’s onshore renewables business where she fostered relationships with key stakeholders and communities in promoting the company’s renewable energy projects.
She is passionate about driving positive change in the communities SSE have renewable energy projects and to help communities create lasting impact through the use of the Community Benefit Funds.
Nominate inspiring STEM role models for WiR25
Tell us the women in renewables that you think should become one of our STEM Role Models for chairing a table.
In the heart of Belfast, located just behind City Hall, Ten Sqaure is easy to access with public transport. Attendees will access the venue by an exclusive entrance – easy to spot as we have a red carpet.
Metro Bus
Belfast Metro buses main stops are located on the four sides of City Hall meaning a one minute walk to the Linen Suite door.
Train
Ten Square is located a short walk between the new Grand Central Station and the Lagan Station.
Car
Visit the Ten Sqaure page for driving directions and parking suggestions.
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