29 March 2022
Registration, networking and exhibition
FUTURE NETWORKS: TACKLING THE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE & WHOLE SYSTEM APPROACHES
Keynote: Government’s plans for an agile, flexible network, post Net Zero Strategy and COP26
- Facilitating the rapid, transformational change required in electricity networks for 2035 power sector decarbonisation while responding to consumer and energy system needs
- Exploring the Net Zero Strategy and outputs of COP26 and their ramifications for the industry
- The government’s electrification ambitions
Speaker
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Paul Van Heyningen OBE
Deputy director, net zero electricity networks - BEIS
Questions and answers
In conversation with Ofgem: fireside chat
- An update on the Innovation Fund and Low Carbon Infrastructure Programme
- The practicalities of investment in RIIO-2
- How will the energy mix work in the future and how will changes be funded?
- The regulator’s role in enabling a whole systems approach
Speaker
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Senior Representative
Ofgem
Is the regulatory regime fit for net zero?
Speaker
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Claire Dykta
Head of strategy - National Grid
Panel debate and questions: a whole systems approach: how do we make it work?
- Remaining regulatory barriers to a whole systems approach: what changes could be made?
- How can we better accelerate innovation and digitalisation?
- What are we doing to better manage the complexity of increased data?
Speakers
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Rachel Fletcher
Director of regulation and economics - Octopus Energy -
David Watson
Head of energy transition - Cadent -
Kayte O’Neill
Head of markets - National Grid ESO -
Andrew Urquhart
Head of whole system - SSE -
Eric Brown
Chief technology officer - Energy Systems Catapult -
Priya Bhagavathy
Whole system manager - SSE
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
BREAKOUT STREAM A: THE PATH TO NET ZERO
Choose to attend either stream A or stream B
Tackling the economic and environmental landscape in a volatile market
- Managing increasing demand and changing demand patterns
- How can we ensure that no-one is left behind during the energy transition?
Speaker
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Matthew Wright
Head of strategy and regulation - National Grid ESO
Keeping up with the pace and urgency of net zero: how do we achieve it?
- Near term priorities to decarbonise gas networks
- What are we doing to maintain resilience whilst delivering such huge change?
Speaker
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Matt Hindle
Head of net zero and sustainability - Wales & West Utilities
The path to net zero
- Finishing the job on decarbonising electricity generation
- The challenges of securing supply through the transition
Speaker
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James Richardson
Chief economist - National Infrastructure Commission
BREAKOUT STREAM B: THE ROLE OF INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
Choose to attend either stream A or stream B
How can we best ensure innovation in line with FES and net zero?
- How is industry innovation changing?
- The ENA’s role in the transition
Speaker
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Dan Clarke
Head of innovation - ENA
Local area planning: role in delivering net zero
Speaker
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Rebecca Stafford
Senior manager, local energy - Energy Systems Catapult
The collaborative elements between the electricity networks and the drive to net zero through the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership and Project LEO
Speakers
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Councillor Tom Hayes
Cabinet member for green transport and zero - Oxford City Council -
Melanie Bryce
Oxfordshire programme director - SSE
Fork buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
Industry leaders will present innovative case studies dedicated to future scenarios. Interactive roundtable discussion will follow, giving you a unique opportunity to brainstorm with your peers. Choose from 3.
GROUP 1 – THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT
- Assessing network barriers to unlock EVs
- Bringing the consumer on the EV journey
- Transport and hydrogen opportunities
Speakers
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Paul Jewell
System development manager - Western Power Distribution -
Iain Miller
Head of innovation - Northern Powergrid -
Thalia Skoufa
Practice manager - transport - Energy Systems Catapult -
Graeme Cooper
Head of future markets - National Grid
GROUP 2 – THE FUTURE CUSTOMER
- Enabling a consumer-led transition: where are the opportunities?
- Communication with customers – beyond the meter
- What will the future customer look like and how will we cater for them?
Speakers
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Jon Paull
Global operations director - Octopus Energy -
Ian Cameron
Head of innovation and customer - UK Power Networks -
Andy Manning
Principal economic regulation specialist - Citizens Advice
GROUP 3 – THE FUTURE OF GAS
- Barriers and opportunities in the delivery of hydrogen
- Considering regulation, innovation and facilitation: where are we a year on?
- Storage opportunities
Speakers
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Sarah Williams
Director of regulation and asset strategy - Wales & West Utilities -
Keith Owen
Head of systems development and energy strategy - Northern Gas Networks -
Richard Waine
Hydrogen networks consultant - Energy Systems Catapult
Refreshments networking and exhibition
THE ROLE OF INNOVATION, DATA & TECHNOLOGY IN DRIVING THE NETWORK OF THE FUTURE
Integrating technology into business as usual
- De-risking and future-proofing innovations
- How can data and smart technology boost flexible demand?
Speaker
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Jonathan Berry
Head of data and digital - Western Power Distribution
An international perspective on integrated sustainable energy systems
- Combining business innovation with research excellence
- The role of data and technology in driving the network of the future
- The Irish Government’s Energy Research Strategy
Speaker
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Padraig Lyons
Head of group - International Energy Research Centre (IERC)
The evolving role of Northern Ireland’s Distribution Network
- Enabling the decentralisation of renewable generation
- Facilitating low carbon technologies through advances in forecasting and network visibility
- Utilising smart and flexible solutions to manage the network
Speaker
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Andrew Cupples
Future networks manager - NIE Networks
How can the grid better facilitate access to renewable energy sources?
- What are the next steps for renewable energy?
- Managing grid stability in the changing energy landscape
- Ambitions for a clean energy future
Speaker
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Christianna Logan
Director of customers and stakeholders - SSEN Transmission
Closing Keynote: Redesigning the energy system: what it means for industry
- Reshaping regulation through innovation
- Placing consumers at the heart of markets
Speaker
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Laura Sandys
Chair - Government’s Energy Digitalisation Taskforce