Energy UK Annual Conference Programme
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Today, Energy UK is launching Energy Matters: People, power, prosperity
A proposal for partnership to unlock investment, transform the economy and deliver change.
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee and registration
11.00 – 11.15
Welcome Speech: Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive Officer, Energy UK
11.15 – 11.30
Keynote Speech: John Pettigrew FEI FIET, Chief Executive Officer, National Grid
11.30 – 12.15
Panel Discussion 1: People
Experts from across the sector will examine the opportunities and challenges facing the energy retail market, and how customers can be supported through the transition to Net Zero.
Speakers to include:
- Gillian Cooper, Head of Energy Policy, Citizens Advice
- Madeleine Gabriel, Mission Director, NESTA
- Michael Jary, Managing Director, Sense (Chair)
- Chris Norbury, Chief Executive Officer, E.ON UK
This panel is sponsored by:
12.15 – 12.30
Keynote Speech: Rt Hon. Edward Miliband MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch and networking
13.30 – 13.45
Keynote Speech: Nick Winser CBE FREng, National Infrastructure Commissioner
13.45 – 14.30
Panel Discussion 2: Power
A panel of industry leaders will consider priorities for the infrastructure and regulations supporting the renewable energy and wider energy system.
Speakers to include:
- Tom Glover, UK Country Chair, RWE
- Silke Goldberg, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills (Chair)
- Zoe Morrissey, Legal Counsel, National Grid ESO
- Nick Winser CBE FREng, National Infrastructure Commissioner
14.30 – 14.45
Keynote Speech: Rt Hon. Claire Coutinho MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
14.45 – 15.15
Networking break
15.15 – 15.30
Keynote Speech: Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive Officer, Ofgem
15.30 – 16.15
Panel Discussion 3: Prosperity
This panel will bring together perspectives from across a range of sectors to explore how the UK can create the best possible investment climate, and what the sector needs to see from the Government.
Speakers to include:
- Alexandra Malone, Director of Corporate Affairs, SSE Renewables
- Alex O’Cinneide, CEO and Chair of the Investment Committee, Gore Street Capital
- Daisy Powell-Chandler, Head of Energy + Environment, Public First (Chair)
- Raj Roy, Group General Counsel, Centrica