The National Energy System Operator (NESO) will present crucial updates on the UK’s Virtual Energy System roadmap at Future of Utilities: Smart Energy 2025, the leading European event on energy digitalisation. Simon Evans, Programme Director for the Virtual Energy System, will deliver a keynote outlining the progress toward building a unified data-sharing framework to support the UK’s energy transition.
Taking place on 1–2 December at Convene 133 Houndsditch, London, Smart Energy 2025 will gather over 900 energy professionals to explore innovation across grid flexibility, data interoperability, and AI-driven optimisation — all key to enabling a smarter, more connected energy future.
Other speakers confirmed to be taking to the stage next month include:
- Jens Zerbst, Chief Information Officer, Vattenfall
- Matt Webb, Chief Information Officer, UK Power Networks
- Kine Årdal, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Scatec
- James McLean, Chief Information Officer, SSEN Transmission
- Tone Thingbø, Vice President Cybersecurity, Statkraft
- Philip Steele, Future Technologies Evangelist, Octopus Energy
- George Walters, Chief Home Services Officer, Utilita
- Katie Russell, Data Director, OVO
- Peter Stanley, Chief Executive Officer, Elexon
- Christian Barba, Director of Energy Storage for Europe and LatAm, EDP
- Sam Hancock, Global Head of Data Science, Octopus Energy
- Eddie Muholland, Director Process & Technology, SP Energy Networks
“We’re seeing unprecedented momentum in energy digitalisation right now,” commented Rose Shohet, Sector Lead at Future of Utilities. “With NESO’s Virtual Energy System taking shape and AI fundamentally changing how we manage the grid, December’s event will showcase the breakthroughs that will define the next decade of energy infrastructure. The calibre of speakers joining us this year reflects just how critical these conversations have become.”
Early bird tickets are available now for a limited time only. With 100+ speakers confirmed and three simultaneous content streams covering data analytics, flexibility, asset management, cybersecurity, and customer experience, this is the essential gathering for anyone serious about the future of energy.
