Powering Britain: The Future of the UK Grid

Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 18:30 - 21:00 Our annual Westminster event will bring together senior policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to examine the UK's evolving approach to grid security, resilience and the future of the electricity network. Hosted by Ashley Fox, Conservative MP for Bridgewater, Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons), and Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Energy Security and Net Zero), the event will explore the policy, investment and infrastructure priorities needed to deliver a secure, resilient and future-ready grid. Additional speakers and agenda information to be announced in due course.

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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 Panellists

GRAEME DOWNIE

Dunfermline and Dollar

SIR Ashley FOX

Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary DESNZ

MP for Bridgewater

DAN McATEER

CEO

Nexos

Peter feehan

Partner, Co-Head of Projects, EMEA

Pinsent Masons

Ed REED

Editor & Host

E-FWD

Agenda

18.30

Arrival & canapes

19.00

Welcome by Ashley Fox MP

19.05

Opening remarks | Owen Wyatt, Chief Growth Officer, DC Thomson

19.10

Powering Britain | Whitepaper launch by Nexos featuring SSEN Transmission

19.25

Industry & Policy Maker feedback on whitepaper

20.00

Q&A

20.15

Networking with canapes

21:00

Event concludes

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