British Consulate-General, Atlanta

We’d like to give a special thank you to our morning panelists at the 4th Annual E-mobility Summit. ? Our Policy panel tilted Policy, Power, and Market Share: The Global Power Play for EV Dominance, featured UK Consul General Rachel Galloway, Jeff Thurk, and Lincoln Wood. ? Our Passenger panel titled Driving Decisions: What EV Owners Love, Hate, and Want Next, featured Alton M. Standifer, Hollis Hart, Elizabeth Willimon, and Will Willimon. (Eliza Sims, British Consulate-General, Atlanta)

It’s not every day that you find yourself at a nuclear power plant! Thank you to W. Kevin McLaughlin, Jr. for arranging the tour and to plant manager David Hoffman and his team for showing us around. Nuclear energy already accounts for over 50% of baseload capacity serving more than 720,000 households in the Carolinas. It is the only clean energy source with a high enough capacity factor (amount of time producing energy) to address long term demand, particularly in light of increased demand from data centers (every time we use ChatGPT!) and in-migration. UK company Rolls-Royce is a global leader in small modular reactor development, and many other UK companies bring workd-leading expertise to the table. Thanks also to the Governor’s Clean Energy Director Jonathan Moch and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Deputy Secretary Peter Ledford for taking time this morning to share the Stein administration’s clean energy priorities and discuss opportunities for collaboration. #cleanenergytransition #nuclearenergy British Consulate-General, Atlanta Duke Energy Corporation Oladipo Okusaga Eliza Sims British American Business Council - Carolinas W. Kevin McLaughlin, Jr. Peter Ledford Jonathan Moch Chris Nolan Mark Holmes NC Chamber Greg Gangi Jeff Mittelstadt Alan Gogbashian Philipp Clarke

This is the fourth year in a row that the UK government has participated in the #UNCCleanTechSummit, a gathering of 1,000+ business executives, entrepreneurs, VC’s, policymakers and students. This year, Head of the Energy and Climate Team at British Embassy Washington Oladipo Okusaga moderated a panel on lessons learned from the UK’s energy transition and how the U.S. and UK can collaborate more closely. Panelists from leading UK companies, including Nyobolt, Mott MacDonald, and Octopus Energy highlighted UK innovation and global leadership in clean energy. We also had great meetings with the NC Chamber, Duke Energy Corporation, and NC Sustainable Energy Association. Looking forward to making it a half decade next year! #makebritainacleanenergysuperpower British Consulate-General, Atlanta Oladipo Okusaga Eliza Sims Greg Gangi Simon Critten Annie Wechter Pete Curtice Kathleen Shanahan Lindner Jonathan Moch Peter Ledford Chris Nolan W. Kevin McLaughlin, Jr. Mark Holmes Jeff Mittelstadt Tyler Hurlburt Dana Magliola, MBA Matt Abele Mungo Woodifield Stephanie Simon Stephanie Hutchison Katharine Kollins Lawson Carmichael Lee-Anne Cottle Barraclough Glenn Anderson

Last week Cllr Ian Courts (Leader of Solihull Council) welcomed an international trade delegation to Solihull to showcase some of the truly innovative and pioneering work taking place in the field of Connected Automated Mobility (CAM). Organised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Zenzic the delegation included representatives from the Departments of Business and Trade, China, the USA, Korea, Germany, Spain, France, Mexico, Slovakia and Türkiye. ? These visitors were among the first to take a ride on the brand-new fleet of automated shuttles currently operating at The NEC, Birmingham, as part of The Solihull & Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project. ? Taking place across one of the best-connected destinations in the UK and Europe, this new Solihull-based CAM trial seeks to connect key assets within the UK Central Hub area, operating in a busy but controlled environment while collecting real-world operating experience towards the establishment of next generation local public transport services.? ? SCALE is a collaborative initiative, working in partnership with the private sector, universities and TfWM, aimed at shaping the role self-driving vehicles can potentially play within our future transport system. ? https://lnkd.in/eK9_Biry

I am grateful to have helped bring together such an interesting evening of transatlantic dialogue. Huge thanks to UK Consul General Rachel Galloway and Dr Rhodri Williams for sharing their insights, as well as Trevor Williams which did the hefty job of moderating. And to all the USC alumni and local business leaders who attended. British Consulate-General, Atlanta

An excellent week engaging with both new and long-standing clients in Phoenix and Washington, D.C. At #WMS it was particularly insightful talking with the national labs - Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Porter Zohner at the Idaho National Laboratory who shared fascinating developments in digital mapping and engineering. This innovative approach promises to accelerate project timelines while effectively managing costs. The key takeaway was a renewed recognition that the nuclear renaissance is intrinsically tied to waste management. Building public trust for new projects hinges on the efficient and responsible cleanup of waste materials, making it a critical priority for the industry. Returning to Washington D.C. was a real pleasure, providing the opportunity to reconnect with clients and engage with the U.S. Department of Commerce at the impressive J. Edgar Hoover Building. Many thanks to Barbara Farrar, acting Executive Director Advocacy and her team for their hospitality and for facilitating valuable discussions on synergy across UK & US Governments in these changing times. My synopsis of the week is the need for continuing collaboration between businesses, government and researchers to successfully deliver UK nuclear energy ambitions. A special note of appreciation to Bob Bish and Anna Donnellan from the UK Dept of Business and Trade’s Civil Nuclear Team, for their expertise and insights during the week. ?Department for Business and Trade ?GREAT Trade and Investment ?British Embassy Washington ?British Consulate-General, Atlanta ?British Consulate-General Miami

If you’ve been to #UKHouse at SXSW, you know the magic ?? For years, #UKHouse has been a buzzing space where UK companies introduce their latest innovation, foster new ideas and build transatlantic connections with investors, decision-makers and other creatives ?? With a record number of 60+ creative and tech companies in attendance this year, including Magnopus and Draw & Code, UK House continues to demonstrate Britain's commitment to revolutionizing entertainment, tech and AI ???? Read all about the “melting pot of creativity” that UK House is ??? #SXSW #UKatSXSW Department for Business and Trade | GREAT Trade and Investment | Solomon Rogers | Phil Charnock

This week I will be joining the UK's greatest AI innovators and investors in California. Ahead of that, I explained my vision to The Hill on how I believe tech partnerships can make the British and American economies great again. https://lnkd.in/ewBKnrrx

Fantastic to lead a UK delegation to the United States for talks on getting healthcare right for all. We reaffirmed the special relationship between the two nations, and agreed to work together to get the same health outcomes for ALL our people. BIG thanks to the British Embassy Washington and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office teams across the region! ???????????????? Department of Health and Social Care NHS England NHS Race & Health Observatory

This year’s 69th Annual Research Day at Meharry Medical College hosted by Meharry Research and Innovation was a rousing success, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers for a dynamic exchange of ideas. The event featured captivating keynote presentations and cutting-edge research showcases, highlighting the breadth of work taking place across all five schools at Meharry. Renowned keynote speakers delivered compelling talks that enriched the audience’s understanding of critical scientific and ethical issues. Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD, director of the Center of Excellence for Innate Immunity & Inflammation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, shared her ground-breaking science and insights into innate immunity, inflammation, and cell death. Glenn Ellis, DSc (h.c.) MPH, CHCE, FCPP, medical ethics advocate and president of Strategies for Well-Being, LLC, led an engaging discussion on bioethics as a vital foundation for conducting impactful research. ? Meharry’s own Leah Alexander, PhD, MPH, chair of the Department of Public Health, highlighted the vast resources available to help Meharry scientists deepen their engagement with the community. Wansoo Im, PhD, professor of global health, presented the power of GIS as a tool to reflect community needs and design data-informed solutions. A hallmark of?Research Day?is the opportunity for students and fellows to present their work through?poster and oral presentations, showcasing the depth and impact of their research. This year's event was further enriched by a special visit from the UK delegation, which included Ade Adeyemi MPharm MBA FRSPH HonMFPH MBE, Lucy Baldwin and CarriAyne Jones Parr, PhD, Head of Science and Innovation at the British Consulate-General, Atlanta. The event culminated in an?awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding contributions from students and postdoctoral fellows across all Meharry schools. ? Below are a few highlights from this inspiring two-day event. Enjoy!