Be part of 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.
For strategic and operational energy network professionals navigating climate and operational resilience, demand and connections planning, investment and delivery strategies and transitioning to a cleaner energy system, Future Networks 2027 is where cross-sector insight and best practice is shared – and where you leave with practical insight to take back to your business.
📍Venue: etc. venues, 11 Portland Street, Manchester
Expert speakers
The action-packed agenda will cover themes including network strategy and investment, transitioning to a clean grid, asset management and resilience, meeting increased energy demand, outage management and system access - and more!
A sneak peek at some of the expert speakers joining us this year...
Angela Needle Director of Strategy Cadent
Julia Prescot CBE co-founder of Meridiam and Chair of Neuconnect Chair of NISTA Expert Advisory Council
Tom Lowe Principal Economic Regulation Specialist Citizens Advice
Noramalina Mansor Senior Energy Engineer DESNZ
Arjan Geveke Director Energy Intensive Users Group
Charles Wood Deputy Director Energy UK
Maxine Frerk Director Grid Edge Policy
Julian Leslie Strategic Energy Planning Director and Chief Engineer NESO
Bridget Hartley Head of Regional Energy Strategic Planning NESO
Phil Jones Chief Executive Northern Powergrid
Georgina Mills Director for Network Price Controls Ofgem
Sarah Kerr Energy Systems Lead Oxfordshire County Council
Dan Wilson Data and Analytics Manager SP Electricity North West
Nia Lowe Head of DSO SP Energy Networks
Katie Davies Head of Energy & Infrastructure Policy techUK
Local, regional and
national strategic
systems planning
and collaboration
Outage management and system access
Co-sponsors
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.
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
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.