2–3 November 2026Convene 133 Houndsditch, London
The epicentre of energy digitalisation
2-3 November 2026 | Convene 133 Houndsditch, London
The epicentre of energy digitalisation
1,100+
Attendees
100+
Speakers
60%
Director level or above
55%
From energy companies
ATTENDEES
1100
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SPEAKERS
100
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C-LEVEL, DIRECTOR, HEAD OR ABOVE
60
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ENERGY COMPANIES
55
%
Just confirmed
- CIO, E.ON – Opening keynote
- Vattenfall
- Pure Energie
- Investor-only exchange – Day 1
- Utility Warehouse
- So Energy
- KPMG MD – New speaker
- Centrica
- Retele Electrice
- Energetik Ventures
- OVO Energy
Future of Utilities: Smart Energy 2026 | LondonThe energy event accelerating the journey towards a modern, digital energy ecosystem.
Future of Utilities: Smart Energy is the must-attend energy event for everyone passionate about transforming the way we distribute, manage and consume energy.
Hear from the most forward-thinking innovators building a more efficient and effective energy sector.
Smart Energy is the must-attend energy event for utilities.
Chief Product Officer, Octopus EnergyAn invaluable platform for networking and knowledge sharing.
"Smart Energy is the
must-attend energy
event for utilities."
Chief Product Officer, Octopus Energy
2026 Conference Speakers
Check out the leaders and innovators who are taking to the stage at this year's energy event.
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Sebastian Weber
Chief Information Officer
E.ON
Gianni Commessatti
Managing Director One B2C
ENGIE Italia
Alejandro Sánchez Alarcón
Chief Data Officer
Naturgy Renewables
Kirti Rudra
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
ENGIE UK
Simon Duckett
Chief Digital Officer
Sonnedix
Chris Lovatt
Chief Executive Officer
Smart DCC
Jon Saltmarsh
Chief Technology Officer
Energy Systems Catapult
Aysegul Tchere
VP Digitalisation Energy Management
Statkraft
BroadcastPlanning and defending the grid to meet Europe's energy transition demands
Power for AI.
AI for power.
Smart Energy is where the people digitalising Europe's energy system meet. A few of this year's delegates:
See who's attendingChief Information OfficerE.ONChief Data OfficerNaturgy RenewablesChief Digital OfficerSonnedixChief Technology OfficerEnergy Systems CatapultGlobal Head of Data ScienceOctopus EnergyDirector, Data and AnalyticsSmart DCCDirector, Consumer Digital ServicesFortumBusiness Leader: DigitalEnergy Systems CatapultHead of Platform Strategy and IncubationE.ON Next
VP, Cyber SecurityStatkraftAI and Digitalisation LeadVattenfallDirector, Engineering DigitalisationØrstedHead of AI and Digital ProductsSonnedixHead of Data Sharing InfrastructureNESOHead of TechnologyUK Power NetworksSenior Tech Leader, DataEDFHead of Strategy and IT, Generation and TradingESB GroupDirector, Vision AIServicePower
Head of Data ManagementSSEHead of Asset DataNational GridHead of Digital InnovationEDFDirector, Flexibility TechnologyFortumLead, Flexibility Portfolio and AIFortumHead of Cyber and ResilienceSP Energy NetworksPrincipal Data ArchitectOaklandHead of Professional Services, Data and AICKDeltaDigital Portfolio ManagerVattenfallHead of IT EngineeringSonnedix
Director of Virtual Power PlantsAxle EnergyDirector, HEMSHiveChief Retail ArchitectCentricaLead, Algorithmic TradingE.ONDSO Data Science ManagerUK Power NetworksDeputy Director, Data and DigitalisationOfgemDirector of Technical and Business ArchitectureSmart Energy Code CompanySenior Data ScientistNESOData Innovation ManagerNational GridEnergy Data Product OwnerElectraLink
2026 Agenda at a Glance
Just a taste of what we'll discuss at this year's energy event
Day 1
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Mapping out the digitalisation blueprint
With speakers from E.ON, Energy Systems Catapult, Smart DCC, Statkraft, Ofgem and more
Energy Investors' Exchange
PURPLE STAGE
AI on the grid
With speakers from National Grid, Softwire, AVEVA, NESO, UK Power Networks and more.
RED STAGE
Home Energy Management
With speakers from Eneco, National Energy Action, E.ON, Octopus Energy, EDP, ENGIE, OC&C Strategy Consultants and more.
GREEN STAGE
Transforming digital for 24/7 clean power
With speakers from Naturgy Renewables, Orsted, ENGIE, ESB Group, Vattenfall and more.
BLUE STAGE
Innovation showcase
Hear the latest updates from cutting-edge smart energy innovators.
Flexibility workshop
Discuss the challenges of flexibility with your peers in an interactive environment
PURPLE STAGE
Resilience on the grid
With speakers from SP Energy Networks, Wireless Logic, SSEN Transmission, Centrica, E.ON, SSE and more.
RED STAGE
Innovations in energy retail
With speakers from Octopus Energy, BOSCH, British Gas, Baringa Partners, Centrica and more.
GREEN STAGE
Energy trading
With speakers from Centrica, Beebop, EDP and more.
BLUE STAGE
The data exchange workshop
Discuss the feasibility of open data systems with your peers in an interactive environment
The future of flexibility markets
With speakers from Elexon, Airzone Control, Ofgem, Fortum, Octopus Energy, UK Power Networks, E.ON Enode and more.
After party
Day 2
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The next stage of digital innovation in energy
With speakers from SET Ventures, EPAM Systems, NESO, Sonnedix, ENGIE, Luminus and more.
Women in Energy Tech Brunch
PURPLE STAGE
Network planning and maintenance
With speakers from Netze BW, UN Environment Programme, SP Energy Networks, UK Power Networks, Atos and more.
RED STAGE
Smart meters
With speakers from Smart DCC, Methodia, HEDNO, ENGIE, EDP, SECCo and more.
GREEN STAGE
Trading
With speakers from VPI, E.ON, and more.
BLUE STAGE
The investment outlook
Hear from Europe's leading investors on where their money is going and what tech to keep an eye on in the next decade.
Embedding innovation workshop
Discuss how to embed a culture of innovation in energy with your peers in an interactive environment
PURPLE STAGE
The distributed energy revolution
With speakers from Octopus Energy, Network Rail, Good Energy, BEAMA and more.
GREEN STAGE
Innovation showcase
Hear the latest updates from cutting-edge smart energy innovators.
Transforming generation
With speakers from NESO, Independent Power Corporation and more.
The workforce of the future
With speakers from New Futures Network, Ministry of Justice, SSE and more.
2026 Agenda at a Glance
Day 1
Monday 2 November 2026Mapping out the digitalisation framework
Speakers fromE.ON, Energy Systems Catapult, Smart DCC, Statkraft, Ofgem, KPMG, DESNZ, Jam Energy and more
Energy Investors' Exchange
Investor-only networking
AI on the grid
Speakers fromNational Grid, Citizens Advice, Softwire, AVEVA, NESO, UK Power Networks and more
Home Energy Management
Speakers fromEneco, National Energy Action, E.ON, Octopus Energy, EDP, ENGIE, OC&C Strategy Consultants, SECCo and more
Transforming digital for 24/7 clean power
Speakers fromNaturgy Renewables, Ørsted, ENGIE, ESB Group, Vattenfall, Solar Ireland and more
Innovation showcase
Speakers fromFinabeo and more
Flexibility workshop
Speakers fromOhme, Northern Powergrid, Elexon
Cybersecurity & resilience on the grid
Speakers fromSP Energy Networks, Wireless Logic, SSEN Transmission, Centrica, E.ON, SSE and more
Innovations in energy retail
Speakers fromOctopus Energy, BOSCH, British Gas, Baringa Partners, Centrica, Baalbek Insights and more
Energy trading
Speakers fromCentrica, Beebop, EDP, Europex and more
The data exchange workshop
Speakers fromFivetran
The future of flexibility markets
Speakers fromElexon, Airzone Control, Ofgem, Fortum, Octopus Energy, UK Power Networks, E.ON, Enode, Energy Elizabeth and more
Drinks reception
Keep the conversations going over drinks with fellow energy leaders in the exhibition hall. Included with every ticket.
Day 2
Tuesday 3 November 2026The next stage of digital innovation
Speakers fromSET Ventures, EPAM Systems, NESO, Sonnedix, ENGIE, Luminus, CKDelta and more
Women in Energy Tech Brunch
Mentors fromBP, Ofgem, Independent Power Corporation, Bamboo Energy, EDF UK, Utility Warehouse, BEAMA, VPI, npower, NESO, SmartestEnergy, Octopus Energy
Grid resilience
Speakers fromNetze BW, SP Energy Networks, UK Power Networks, Atos, RenewableUK and more
Smart meters
Speakers fromSmart DCC, Methodia, HEDNO, ENGIE, EDP, SECCo, Blue Power Partners and more
Trading
Speakers fromVPI, E.ON and more
The investment outlook
Speakers fromEmerald Technology Ventures
Embedding innovation workshop
Speakers fromBaalbek Insights, EDP
The distributed energy revolution
Speakers fromOctopus Energy, Network Rail, BEAMA, Lux Research and more
Innovation showcase
Chaired byJam Energy
Transforming asset management
Speakers fromNESO, Independent Power Corporation, Jam Energy and more
The workforce of the future
Speakers fromNew Futures Network, Ministry of Justice, Thames Water, SSE, Blue Power Partners and more
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Who attends?
All major players from across energy’s vibrant ecosystem attend our Smart Energy conference
2026
key themes
Full agenda →- The AI-native utility
- Flexibility markets & DERs
- Smart meters & HEMS
- Reinventing the retail business model
- Rebuilding the trading stack
- Grid resilience & cybersecurity
- Data & interoperability
- Digital twins & asset management
Who attends?
All major players from across energy’s vibrant ecosystem attend Future of Utilities: Smart Energy.
Energy suppliers & utilities
- EDF
- E.ON
- SSE
- British Gas
- Centrica
- Utility Warehouse
- Octopus Energy
- So Energy
- Ecotricity
- Fortum
- OVO Energy
- SmartestEnergy
- EDP
- ENGIE
- Utilita
- Good Energy
- ScottishPower
- Statkraft
- ESB Energy
- Luminus
- npower
- CEZ Group
- Eneco
- TotalEnergies
- Vattenfall
- Axpo
Networks & system operators
- UK Power Networks
- NESO
- National Grid
- SP Energy Networks
- SSEN
- Northern Powergrid
- Cadent
- SGN
- Enexis Groep
Government, regulators & industry bodies
- Smart DCC
- Energy Systems Catapult
- Ofgem
- Elexon
- Smart Energy GB
- Energy Networks Association
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Networking
Unlock unparalleled networking at Future of Utilities: Smart Energy with AI-powered connections and personalised 1-to-1 meetings with the Future of Utilities Networking Platform.
1-to-1 meetings
Pre-arrange private meetings with attendees who match your business needs. Analytics-based matchmaking ensures you meet the right people, maximising the value of your time at Future of Utilities: Smart Energy.
The Networking Platform
Included with all tickets - Use the networking platform to schedule meetings, connect with other attendees, and manage your Smart Energy experience.
The Official After Party
Cap off your Smart Energy experience with an unforgettable after party. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind and catch up with your peers and prospects. Good food, good drinks and good vibes are guaranteed!
Networking platform now open
Start networking before you arrive
The Future of Utilities Networking Platform is live for Smart Energy 2026, and included with every ticket.
Get matched with the people you want to meet, start conversations and book your 1-to-1 meetings before the doors open on 2 November.
Smart Energy 2025
6 in 10 meetings were with director-level or C-suite leaders.
How it works
1
Book your pass
Every ticket includes access to the networking platform.
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Get matched
Tell us who you want to meet and get personalised recommendations from across the attendee list.
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Meet face to face
Chat and book 1-to-1 meetings in advance, then meet in person in London.
Networking on the day
Day 1
Energy Investors' Exchange
Investor-only networking for leaders funding energy digitalisation.
Day 1 & 2
Interactive workshops
Small-group sessions on flexibility, data exchange and embedding innovation.
Day 1
Drinks reception
Keep the conversations going in the exhibition hall. Included with every ticket.
Day 2
Women in Energy Tech Brunch
Mentorship and networking with mentors from BP, Ofgem, EDF UK and more.
“The audience is the most relevant and senior at any of the events we've been to.”CKDelta
“Fantastic opportunities to network.”OVO Energy
Plan your visit
Dates2–3 November 2026
VenueConvene, 133 Houndsditch, London
HotelsDiscounted rates for attendees, subject to availability
Engage energy leaders
- Energy suppliers
- Network operators
- Generators
- Oil, gas and integrated energy
- Gas networks and hydrogen
- Flexibility, storage and EVs
- Heat networks
- Traders and market operators
- Investors
- Policy makers and regulators
- Large energy users and data centres
- Attending Smart Energy 2026
Why sponsor
Partner with us to make your mark in the utilities sector
Thought leadership
Taking part in a fireside chat, fielding a speaker 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.
Brand awareness
You want to ensure your brand is front of mind with senior players in the energy sector. Using multiple channels across Future of Utilities, we have the megaphone to tell your story and increase visibility of your brand.
Qualified 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.
The exhibition
Explore the floor plan
See who's exhibiting at Smart Energy 2026 and find their stand before you arrive.
Get to know Future of Utilities: Smart Energy
What is Future of Utilities: Smart Energy?
Future of Utilities: Smart Energy is Europe's leading conference for energy digitalisation, bringing together 1,100+ leaders from energy retailers, grid operators, network companies, generators, technology providers, regulators and investors.
Connect with Europe's energy digitalisation leaders
What topics are covered at Future of Utilities: Smart Energy?
AI in energy and grid operations
Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS)
Smart grids and grid digitalisation
Flexibility markets and demand response
Energy trading technology
Cybersecurity for energy networks
Smart meters and data sharing
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Digital twins for utilities
Energy data platforms
Grid resilience
Renewable integration
AI-powered forecasting
Energy innovation and digital transformation
Future of Utilities: Smart Energy 2026 - frequently asked questions
What is Future of Utilities: Smart Energy?
Future of Utilities: Smart Energy is Europe’s leading conference for energy digitalisation. It brings together 1,100+ leaders from energy retailers, grid operators, network companies, generators, technology providers, regulators and investors to explore how AI, data and flexibility are changing the way energy is generated, traded, distributed and consumed.
When and where is Smart Energy 2026?
Future of Utilities: Smart Energy 2026 takes place on 2–3 November 2026 at Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London. Attendees benefit from discounted hotel rates, subject to availability.
Who attends Smart Energy?
Over 1,100 senior leaders attend. 60% are C-level, director, head-of or above, and 55% work for energy companies, including suppliers and utilities such as E.ON, EDF, Octopus Energy, British Gas, Centrica, SSE and OVO Energy, alongside network operators, regulators, technology providers and investors.
What topics are covered?
Topics include AI in energy and grid operations, Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), smart grids and grid digitalisation, flexibility markets and demand response, energy trading technology, cybersecurity for energy networks, smart meters and data sharing, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), digital twins for utilities, energy data platforms, grid resilience, renewable integration, AI-powered forecasting, and energy innovation and digital transformation. View the full agenda.
Who is speaking at Smart Energy 2026?
More than 100 speakers, including CTOs, digital leaders and regulators from E.ON, Octopus Energy, NESO, Ofgem, UK Power Networks and more. See all Smart Energy 2026 speakers.
What networking is available?
Attendees get AI-powered connections and personalised 1-to-1 meetings through the Future of Utilities Networking Platform, plus networking across both days of the event.
How do I book a ticket?
You can book your place on the Smart Energy 2026 tickets page.
How can my company sponsor or exhibit?
Sponsors can take part in fireside chats, panels and speaking slots, build brand awareness and generate qualified leads. Book a call with our partnerships team to find out more.
ATTENDEE RESOURCES
Logistics, agenda, networking & marketing assets
Key themes
Leveraging digital for a resilient energy future
Future-proofing the system, cybersecurity, risk management: where can digitalisation contribute to energy resilience?
The future of flexibility
Flexibility at scale: how can flex be taken to the next level? Don't miss our dedicated flexibility session and interactive workshop.
AI on the grid
Planning for AI, planning with AI, what needs to happen? We'll explore AI for visibility, forecasting, asset modelling, digital twins, and much more.
Making HEMS mainstream
How is the role of energy suppliers evolving in an era of increasing low-carbon technology? How can fast implementation of smart energy tech be unlocked?
Transforming generation
Can offshore turbines be powered remotely? What does a fully digitalised nuclear plant look like? What is the role of digital twins in renewables? We'll be exploring this and more at the event.
The data landscape
What does AI excellence in energy look like? You won't want to miss our sessions on data, AI, and the smart meter rollout.
Transforming energy trading
What does best-in-class energy trading look like? From AI to real-time data analytics, you won't want to miss it
People and skills
What does the energy workforce need to look like by 2040? Don't miss out on our session on shaping the workforce of the future.
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