E-FWD: Leading the energy conversation
With Daniel Johnson MSP and Anas Sarwar MSP
E-FWD Holyrood Special
Thursday 22nd January 2026 17:00 - 19:30 | Holyrood, Edinburgh
E-FWD: Leading the energy conversation is an exclusive Holyrood event, sponsored by Daniel Johnson MSP.
Scotland’s energy transition presents a major opportunity to create high-quality jobs, attract inward investment and strengthen regional supply chains – particularly in the Northeast. This event will explore how we can harness those opportunities while ensuring a fair and sustainable transition for workers, communities, and businesses.
While providing a platform to share first hand insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and to engage directly with MSPs on how Parliament can support a just transition that delivers for all parts of Scotland.
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A community focused on outcomes
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Fostering Collaboration
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Broadcasting industry's requirements
Speakers and Hosts
Anas Sarwar
MSP Glasgow
Scottish Labour Leader
Sepi Golzari-Munro
Energy Expert
E-FWD
Ed Reed
Editor
E-FWD
Owen Wyatt
Chief Growth Officer
DC Thomson
Industry Panellists
Katy Heidenreich
Supply Chain and People Director
OEUK
Nikki Keddie
Head of External Affairs
Ocean Winds
Greg Clarke
Corporate Affairs Network
SSE
Imogen Dewar
Senior Associate
Pinsent Masons
Policymakers panellists
Daniel Johnson
MSP Edinburgh Southern
Scottish Labour
Douglas Lumsden
MSP North East Scotland
Scottish Conservatives
Michael Matheson
Depute Convener Net Zero Committee
Scottish National Party
Agenda
17:00
Arrival & Registration
17:35
Welcome by Daniel Johnson, Scottish Labour MSP for Edinburgh South
17:40
Fireside chat with Anas Sarwar | hosted by Sepi Golzari-Munro
18:00
Owen Wyatt, Chief Growth Officer, DC Thomson
18:05
Industry Leaders discussion | hosted by Ed Reed
18:30
Q&A
18:45
Policy Maker Panel | hosted by Ed Reed
19:30
Event concludes with networking at Tolbooth Tavern to follow