E-FWD x Pro Manchester
Breakfast briefing
BREAKFAST Briefing
Wednesday 15th April 2026 08.30 - 10:30 Clockwise Manchester, M1 4LF
Manchester is emerging as a critical hub for energy storage innovation, positioning the region at the forefront of the UK's grid flexibility challenge.
The event focuses on how different energy storage forms can address the UK's renewable energy curtailment problem while supporting regional industrial growth.
Panellists will deliver insights into local policy, technology, universities and commercial deployment. These are essential perspectives for understanding how Manchester can capitalise on the UK's £1bn+ annual curtailment challenge, while building industrial resilience and opportunity.
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Grid Flexibility
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Energy Storage
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Industrial opportunity
Speakers and Panellists
Ed Reed
Editor
E-FWD
Cameron Cundill
Associate
Pinsent Masons
Mark Eldridge
Director of Hydrogen
Element Materials
Agenda
08:30
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
09:00
Panel Session hosted by Ed Reed, Editor of E-FWD
09:45
Q&A
10:00
Close and networking
10:30
Event concludes