AXIS 2027 is led by the team behind the ECM, Energy and Mechanics symposia held since 2014. Every track has an academic co-chair and an industry co-chair.
University of Aberdeen. Henry chaired the ISECM/ECM1–6 symposia from 2014 to 2016 and the Energy7, Energy8, Mechanics1 and Quantum1 conferences in 2017–18, with delegates from 57 countries across the series.
University of Aberdeen. Turan leads the programme and industry partnerships, including the industry case-study sessions and the Challenge Exchange.
University of Aberdeen. Nurhasnita leads the scientific committee and peer review across the seven tracks, the PGR showcase and the awards.
The organising committee is being formed for Bon Accord Symposia Ltd. Members will be announced here as roles are confirmed.
Delegate enquiries, visa letters and communications.
To be confirmedRegistration, invoices, purchase orders and refunds.
To be confirmedPartner packages, the exhibition and the Challenge Exchange.
To be confirmedVenue, the welcome reception, gala dinner and social programme.
To be confirmedStreaming, remote presenters and the virtual platform.
To be confirmedThe PGR showcase, student volunteers and travel grants.
To be confirmedEach track is led by an academic co-chair and an industry co-chair, chaired overall by Dr Nurhasnita Hamzah. All track co-chairs are to be confirmed. If you would like to nominate someone, see below.
| Track | Academic co-chair | Industry co-chair |
|---|---|---|
| Track 01Offshore Energy & Subsurface | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Track 02Offshore Wind & Marine Renewables | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Track 03Hydrogen, Storage & Conversion | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Track 04Mechanics of Materials & Structures | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Track 05Digital Engineering, AI & Robotics | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Track 06Energy Systems, Policy & Just Transition | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Track 07Decommissioning & Late-Life Assets | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
The advisory board has seats for operators, the supply chain, regulators and investors. It advises on the Challenge Exchange and the industry case-study sessions, and judges the Industry Impact Award. Seats are open and members are to be confirmed.
An energy operator active in the North Sea.
OpenAn engineering or service company.
OpenA regulator or public body.
OpenA start-up, investor or technology centre.
OpenResearchers and practising engineers are welcome to review abstracts in their area. Review is rolling and assignments are matched to your expertise, with conflicts of interest declared up front.
Nominate an engineer, manager or technical leader with field experience, or yourself, as an industry co-chair.
Review abstracts, co-chair a track or join the advisory board. Tell us where your expertise lies and the chairs will be in touch.