why attend

Sebastian Weber is the Chief Information Officer at E.ON, overseeing IT strategy, operations, governance and AI platforms. With over 20 years in the software and energy industries, he drives digital transformation and innovation at one of Europe’s largest energy companies.

Gianni Commessatti is the Managing Director One B2C at ENGIE Italia. A strategic executive with 15+ years in the energy sector, he has a proven track record in leading digital transformation, cultural change and innovative management to drive sustainable growth.

Alejandro Sánchez Alarcón is the Chief Data Officer at Naturgy Renewables. An engineer with a passion for innovation, he began his career in risk management and commodity modelling before moving into digital innovation and the startup ecosystem.

Kirti Rudra is the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at ENGIE UK, with over 18 years’ experience in the energy industry. She leads strategic initiatives, transformation and M&A integration, driving alignment across business functions and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.

Simon Duckett is the Chief Digital Officer at Sonnedix, a global renewable energy company with solar, wind and storage assets. In this newly created role, he oversees Sonnedix’s digitalisation strategy, focusing on digital and AI tools that enhance analytics and performance.

Chris Lovatt is the Chief Executive Officer of Smart DCC, which he joined in March 2025. He brings extensive energy sector experience, most recently as Chief Operating Officer at E.ON UK, and previously as E.ON’s Managing Director of Residential Supply.

Jon Saltmarsh is the Chief Technology Officer at Energy Systems Catapult. He is responsible for identifying the key innovation challenges where the Catapult can have most impact, and providing the technical direction to deliver practical insights and solutions.

Emma Fletcher is the Innovation Director at Octopus Energy Homes. Her career has centred on high-innovation projects in housing, energy performance and green energy production, and she established and led the UK’s first fossil fuel-free district heating scheme in her village, Swaffham Prior.