The Guoman Tower Hotel | London | 7 November 22
Setting out a smarter route to net zero for energy retail, grids and metering
Future of Utilities is uniting the brightest minds in energy retail to set out a smarter future for networks, customer experience, operations and business strategies.
With the sector reeling from a global energy crisis and still building back from the pandemic, the route to Net Zero has never been more complex. Now is the time to rewrite your strategies, restructure transformation agendas and reset the short-term milestones needed to get to 2050 with network flexibility, digitalised CX, smart meters, customer engagement and EV product offerings.
“Smart Energy is the must-attend event for utilities. Excellent speakers – informative and entertaining, and really addressing the key topics”
Rebecca Dibb-Simkin
Chief Product Officer, Octopus Energy
March’s Speakers
Jonathan Brearley
Chief Executive, Ofgem
Greg Jackson
Chief Executive Officer, Octopus Energy
Phil Jones
Chief Executive Officer, Northern Powergrid
Chris Lovatt
Chief Operating Officer – Energy Infrastructure Services, E.ON UK
Lauren Lewis
Director of Business Change and Transformation, OVO Energy
Rebecca Sedler
Commercial Director, National Grid
Fran Woodward
Chief Operating Officer, Good Energy
Louise Walsh
Chief Customer Contact Officer, Utilita Energy
Experience Everything
Collaborate throughout disruption
Reflect, discuss and set out solutions with other innovators while assessing the impact of the recent price crisis and the milestones needed to reach Net Zero.
Expand your network
Nothing beats meeting face-to-face, so take the time to make meaningful connections that will drive your transformation agenda.
Be inspired by the experts
Let new strategies be formed before you in thought-provoking panel discussions and hear the latest strategic direction from industry-leading CEOs.
March’s Hot Topics
Rethinking Net Zero
From Net Zero behaviour changes and the impact of the energy crisis to the profitability question, hear the experts share their thoughts on the future of the utility-customer relationship.
Smart meters and smart tariffs
Rethink strategies for targeting hard to reach people and properties, and work towards a more data-driven future for smart meters and tariff structures.
Accelerating network flexibility
Explore the next steps for grid digitalisation, what skills may be needed to fuel this change and how the transition from network to service operator is laying the foundations for a more complex and green energy future.
Decarbonising transport and heat
Requiring huge transformation across industries and sectors, hear what energy experts have to say, including where innovation is most needed and how to bring the customer with you on this change.
Green skills, strategies and operations
With Net Zero on the horizon and the massive impact of digitalisation, Brexit and the pandemic still playing out, hear how you can rethink strategies to deliver the long-term skills and jobs needed across the sector.
Engaging the customer in net zero
How do you bring the customer with you on the monumental journey ahead and ensure a just and fair transition for all? Hear how experts from across the sector are tackling these critical issues and more.
“Future of Utilities Smart Energy conference brought together senior influencers and decision makers across the utility space to discuss how technology is transforming energy. The combination of insightful speakers with real-world experience and an engaged, knowledgeable audience created opportunities for valuable conversations and networking. I look forward to participating again in future.”
David Hill
Commercial Director, Open Engergi
March’s Agenda
Day 1
Tuesday, 8 March 2022
8 Mar
Day 2
Wednesday, 9 March 2022
9 Mar
Thriving in a disrupted energy future
Refreshment break
Blue Stage: Serving changing customer groups with speed and care
Red Stage: Tackling the next wave of network digitalisation and smart innovation
Lunch
Blue Stage: Developing cutting-edge service offerings alongside tariff innovation
Red Stage: Making the leap to true grid flexibility: next steps for the sector
Refreshment break
Blue Stage: Towards a data-driven future for smart meter innovation
Red Stage: Interopability, reliability, affordability: priorities for the EV boom
End of day and drinks reception
Chair's opening remarks
Stepping up approaches for the Net Zero journey
Refreshment break
Transitioning to a Net Zero economy
Championing a thriving innovation culture across the industry
Lunch
Innovation Hub
Refreshment break
Tackling the heat challenge
A new era for operations and the workforce
End of conference
Tickets
- a full refund on your delegate ticket;
- or a credit note redeemable against a delegate ticket at one of our other events within the next twelve months.
Energy Companies*
£995.00 + VAT
Standard
£1,595.00 + VAT
“A really interesting conference covering a hugely diverse topic, with fantastic networking opportunities”
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thought Leadership
Taking part in a fireside chat, fielding a pundit or participating in a panel discussion alongside industry leaders are just some of the thought-leadership opportunities for you to showcase your insight and expertise.
Branding Awareness
You want to ensure your brand is front of mind with senior players in the utilities world. Using multiple channels across Future of Utilities, we have the megaphone to tell your story and increase visibility of your brand.
Lead Generation
We get industry leaders, you form lasting connections with those who have genuine buying power. From 1-2-1 meetings via a VIP concierge, to bespoke roundtables, the opportunities are endless.