Navigating the shift from strategic planning to delivery
Utility Week’s Future Networks Conference returns on 3 March 2027 and for the first time will take place at a brand-new venue in Manchester, just a stone’s throw from Manchester Piccadilly.
The event will once again feature high quality content covering network strategy, policy, investment and innovation, uniting 150+ senior leaders from electricity and gas distribution and transmission networks as well as regulators, policy makers and external stakeholders.
📍Venue: etc. venues, 11 Portland Street, Manchester
Brand new for 2027 - we’ll be hosting intimate roundtables throughout the day covering the future of gas, asset management, capital delivery, innovation and more. These sessions will unite 8-10 decision-makers to hash out industry challenges in a boardroom-style setting, helping industry to progress their internal strategies. We’ll also run a 1-2-1 meeting programme at the event, giving industry an opportunity to meet the solution providers who can support them.
By Train:
Manchester Piccadilly station (approx. 5 minutes walk)
Manchester Victoria station (15 minute walk)
By Bus and Tram:
Piccadilly Gardens (approx. 2 minutes walk) This is a main transport hub for Metrolink trams and buses and is a 2 minute walk from the venue.
Parking:
The venue is close to a number of car parks:
Manchester Minshull Street (operated by SIP) - Minshull Street, M1 3ED
Manchester Piccadilly Gardens (operated by Manchester City Council) - Chatham Street, M1 3AY
Manchester Chorlton Street (operated by NCP) - Chorlton Street, M1 3FY
More information can be found here.
