11th March, 11am to 12.30pm

Ignition09 will be officially launched with our very own ‘Heated Debate’ bringing together a panel of experts drawn from across the wood fuel supply chain to discuss key issues facing the industry.

We are delighted to announce that The Heated Debate will be launched by Sir Jonathon Porritt, Programme Director of Forum for the Future and Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission. We feel that Jonathon will be a perfect speaker for Ignition09, as his knowledge of the environment and sustainable development is second to none.

Following a keynote speech from Jonathon, the panel will debate the issue of "How big can wood fuel be?", allowing the panel to explore the major issues and opportunities for the wood fuel market in the UK.

The panel:

• Paul Barker (Bristol City Council – Energy Management Officer)
• Angela Duignan (Forestry Commission – Head of Wood Fuel Implementation)
• Chris Miles (Econergy - Managing Director)
• Jonathan Scurlock (NFU – Chief Adviser, Renewable Energy & Climate Change)
• Bill Watson (Angus Biofuels – Owner)
• Sam Whatmore (Forest Fuels Ltd - Owner)

The Heated Debate will be held on the 11th March between 11am and 12.30pm. It's free to attend if you have registered to visit Ignition09. If you haven't registered yet - click here.

If you are a member of the press and are interested in press opporuntities with Jonathon and the panel please contact info@hundredthmonkeyuk.com