1 day

of insights, debate and  networking

150+

attendees from UK utilities and the supply chain

30+

industry expert speakers 

3+ hours

hours of networking

Drive the conversation for delivering a future-proofed energy network...

Join 150+ senior leaders shaping the future of electricity and gas networks at Utility Week's Future Networks Conference on 3 March 2027.

Get ahead of the policy, investment and innovation transforming the sector, build valuable new partnerships and leave with practical insights to drive your strategy.

New for 2027: Exclusive executive roundtables and a curated 1-2-1 meetings programme create even more opportunities to solve challenges, share ideas and do business.

Reserve my place for 2027
Sponsorship options

📍Venue: etc. venues, 11 Portland Street, Manchester

Did you know that if you work for a UK utility, you’re likely already a Utility Week Member?

At Future Networks Conference, Utility Week Members can expect a VIP experience which includes exclusive rates on conference tickets, the chance to submit questions to the speakers in advance so they are answered in person, the chance to meet with Utility Week journalists and understand their views on the issues facing the industry, and more.

More member benefits

Sponsor to:

Align

Align with your sector at a highly targeted gathering
of network decision makers

Raise your profile

Raise your profile with the utilities who are actively
seeking trusted partners

Market presence

Demonstrate your market presence as one of the
select few solutions providers on the agenda

Networking opportunities

Enhance your networking opportunities through
1-2-1 meetings on the day

More in the sponsorship guide ↓

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Opportunities:

Speaker slots

Demonstrate your thought-leadership and showcase your company's capabilities to senior delegates 

Exhibition stands

Put your company in a prime position to network and meet new business contacts at the event while increasing brand recognition 

Branding/Sponsorship

Increase your company profile, exposure and brand recognition throughout our digital campaign and on the day event 

Roundtables

Demonstrate your thought-leadership and showcase your company's capabilities to senior delegates 

Key themes:

Network strategy,
policy and
investment

The role of gas in the
government’s
net zero future

Network asset
management and
resilience

Meeting increased
energy demand

Local, regional and
national strategic
systems planning
and collaboration

Solving the delivery
challenge and
accelerating the
workforce

  It was a highly engaging event with rich content. Hearing directly from regulators, system operators and industry leaders gave useful insights on the direction of travel for energy networks, and the practical challenges and opportunities ahead. 

- 2026 Attendee

  A must-attend event if you really want to keep pace with latest network-related developments and hear from people who are leading the charge.


 

- 2026 Attendee

  Utility Week's Future Networks conference is a must attend for anyone with involvement in or engagement with all things energy networks - you get more insight and more discussion with key individuals in one place in one day, than is possible any other way.

- 2026 Attendee

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