THE DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SHOW, 11TH & 12TH MARCH 2026, NEC, BIRMINGHAM

Here are conference presentation slides from the speakers at the show. Click on each presentation to download.

Keynote Sessions

Ben Godfrey, Western Power Distribution
Keynote: The Current and Future State of the Distributed Energy Sector

Aaron Parker, Centrica Business Solutions
Keynote: The Current and Future State of the Distributed Energy Sector

Sandy Abrahams, Lux Nova Partners
Keynote: Net Zero and the Role of Flexible Energy Systems

Andrew Lever, The Carbon Trust
Keynote: Net Zero and the Role of Flexible Energy Systems

Day one – Track 1 

Thomas Jennings, Kiwi Power
Optimising Your Energy Flexibility

Richard Sarti, NODES
Optimising Your Energy Flexibility

Eric Bakken, Enel X
Optimising Your Flexibility

Sandy Abrahams, Lux Nova Partners
Industrial Decarbonisation of Power

Aazzum Yassir, Honeywell Renewables
Industrial Decarbonisation of Power

Ayah Alfawaris, Wilson Power Distribution
Industrial Decarbonisation of Power

Ross McClory, SSE Energy Solutions
Industrial Decarbonisation of Power

Phil McNaughton, British Sugar
Industrial Decarbonisation of Heat

Emma Piercy, Food & Drink Federation
Industrial Decarbonisation of Heat

Day one – Track 2

Dr Joel Hamilton, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Heat Network Innovations

Nick Gosling, Vital Energi Ltd
Heat Networks Innovations

Tim Ward, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Heat Network Innovations

Philip Steele, Octopus Energy
Energy Innovations

Mike Simpson, Cheesecake Energy
Energy Innovations

Alastair Morris, Powerstar
Energy Innovations

Steve Wintle, Abloy UK
Energy Innovations

Jorge Ballesteros, Powerledger
The Business of Energy Flexibility: Making the most of your flexibility

Simon Mitchell, Ylem Energy
The Business of Energy Flexibility: Making the most of your flexibility

Day two – Track 1

Graham Oakes
Local Energy Systems

Jorge Ballesteros, Powerledger
Local Energy Systems

John Prime, AMP X
Local Energy Systems

Steve Shaw, Power for People
Local Energy Systems

Kathryn Porter, Watt-Logic
Energy Price Volatility: Risks and Opportunities

Nick Haines, Orez
Energy Price Volatility: Risks and Opportunities

Chris Rimmer, Cenex
Vehicle-to-Grid: From pilot to application

Albena Ivanova, Octopus Electric Vehicles
Vehicle-to-Grid: From pilot to application

Paige Mullen, Nuvve Corp
Vehicle-to-Grid: From pilot to application

Jennifer Yates, SSE Energy Solutions
Vehicle-to-Grid: From pilot to application

Day two – Track 2

Dr Michaela Kendall, Adelan
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies

David Kipling, OEP Group
Combined Heat and Power Innovations

Adam Wray-Summerson, Clarke Energy
Combined Heat and Power Innovations

Paul Doherty, Industrial Cogen Solutions Ltd
Combined Heat and Power Innovations

Martin Kenzie, 2G Energy Ltd
Combined Heat and Power Innovations

Laura Bishop, Infinitas Design Ltd
Heat Pump Innovations

Will McCarthy, isoenergy
Heat Pump Innovations