NEW! Digital Utilities Stage

Delving into how technology is driving a revolution in utilities’ operations, asset management and customer interactions.

Showcasing the novel uses of data, digital solutions and AI enabling better decision making in utilities and improving transparency for customers. Discover the latest on open datadriving efficiency across your networks and embracing digital technology to maximise operations.

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19 May 2026
  1. Digital Utilities Stage

    As utilities become increasingly digitised and adopt the power of AI, the need for robust cyber resilience has never been greater. This session explores how the sector can strengthen operational resilience while safeguarding customers, assets, and critical national infrastructure. With rising threats and regulatory pressure, utilities must evolve their strategies to detect, respond to and recover from cyber incidents. Join us to examine best practices, emerging technologies, and collaborative approaches to building a secure and resilient energy future.


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Ben Hargreaves - Utility Week

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    Securing water systems to protect availability for consumers and minimise the risk for operational technology
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    Matthew Greaves, Head of Cyber and Protective Security - Yorkshire Water

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  2. Digital Utilities Stage

    With aging infrastructure across water, gas, and power networks, utilities must harness smart technologies to predict failures and enable proactive maintenance. This session will explore how data-driven insights, intelligent monitoring and automation can extend asset life, reduce unplanned outages and support more efficient long-term planning.

    Sponsored by: 
    Telent - Wikipedia


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week

    Building a 'digital observatory’ of the Firth of Forth catchment to test interventions and investment
    Professor Andrew Tyler, Scotland Hydro Nation Chair - University of Stirling

    Monitoring assets and networks to understand performance
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  3. Digital Utilities Stage

    Utilities need to make more decision at a faster to pace to deliver upgrades necessary for resilience and support for customers in a complex environment. Join this session to uncover the latest digital tools, data platforms and AI-powered insight tools which are transforming decision making.

    Sponsored by: 

    Vitruvi Software: construction software company


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Lucinda Dann, Features Editor - Utility Week

    Modern meteorology meets infrastructure: the future of ice load mapping
    Stuart Flint, Principal OHL Engineer - SSEN Transmission
    Peter Taddei, Innovation Delivery Project Manager - SSEN Transmission

    Improving decision making through enhanced data sharing
    Naomi Andreson, Head of Industry Projects - Xoserve

    RDMAI: If rivers could talk, what would they be saying?
    George Gerring, Partnership & Programme Lead - River Deep Mountain AI - Northumbrian Water Group

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    Felix Wright, Senior Director - Solutions Consulting - Vitruvi Software

  4. Digital Utilities Stage

    To deliver value for customers and the wider public and reduce duplication of work, utilities require clear data sharing infrastructure. This session will delve into the collaborative work being done in the sector to improve data sharing and increase efficiency across energy and water networks and wider infrastructure sectors.


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Sarah Hayes, Chair, Data Sharing Working Group - Digital Twin Hub

    Progress in developing energy data sharing infrastructure and plans for adoption across the sector
    Sasha Shipulina, Head of Interim Data Sharing Infrastructure Co-ordinator - NESO

    Stream: sharing data sharing best practice and learning from other sectors
    Melissa Tallack - Northumbrian Water Group

    Joining up initiatives for data sharing best practice from outside the sector
    Dr George Economides - Department for Transport

  5. Digital Utilities Stage

    Digital twins are unlocking new levels of control and visibility for network owners and operators, but the real value is realised when they are embedded across the asset lifecycle. This session will take a deep dive into how to maximise the impact of digital twins through design, delivery and maintenance. Understand why data quality, accessibility and integration across the supply chain are critical to success.

    Sponsored by: 

    Shared Reality | Scale your industrial digital twin faster


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Alanna Gluck, CReDO Engagement Lead - Connected Places Catapult

    Understanding crisis response and resilience capabilities of the transport system
    Dr George Economides - Department for Transport

    National Underground Asset Register: the importance of data quality for the centralised register
    Marisa Hayes - NUAR

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    Case study: Cadent and Veolia – AI-generated digital twins for project & asset management
    Phil Weatherston, Regional Manager UK & Ireland - SAMP

20 May 2026
  1. Digital Utilities Stage

    The Energy Geeks, in association with CGI, present headline findings from their report into the role of digitalisation in the energy transition. The report sets out why digitalisation is an essential building block of clean power; who should orchestrate it; how we identify value to consumers and society as a whole and the risks and opportunities inherent in the project. It will also look at the concept of building a ‘highway code’ to underpin this digital revolution. This session will explore the key themes of the report along with the provocative views of the Energy Geeks on why progress to date has been limited.


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Laura Sandys - Energy Geeks

    Panel
    Eric Brown, Director - Grid Scientific Limited
    Maxine Frerk - Energy Geeks
    Rich Hampshire, VP | Digital Utilities - CGI
    Roger Hey - Energy Geeks
    Steven Steer - Energy Geeks

  2. Digital Utilities Stage

    AI is an enabler for utilities to delivery new assets faster, smarter and more sustainably and be more efficient with their asset management strategies. This session examines how networks operators are embracing AI to drive productivity, reduce operational risk and drive efficiency.

    Sponsored by:

    Esri at Utility Week Live


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week

    The Intelligent Gas Grid: autonomous and intelligent monitoring and control for operational planning and maintenance
    Oliver Machan, Innovation Delivery Manager - SGN

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    Combining IoT, digital twin and analytics for operational resilience and asset operations
    Chris Rison, Head of Smart Network - Cadent

    Optimising planning and maintenance with AI and location intelligence
    Matt Piper, Global Industry Solution Director – Infrastructure - ESRI

  3. Digital Utilities Stage

    Utilities are sitting on a mountain of operational data - but turning that data into actionable insight requires the right people, processes and technology. Join this session to explore how utilities can leverage advanced monitoring practices and analytics to optimise performance.


    Chair welcome and introduction
    To be announced

    How data can be used as a strategic asset: setting the right foundations
    Dilani Pararajasingam, Head of Data - Pennon Group

    Citizen science and data for better decision making
    Melissa Tallack - Northumbrian Water Group

    Managing data for impact: enabling engineers to make better environmental decisions
    Michael Milligan, Senior Engineer - SSE
     
  4. Digital Utilities Stage

    The successful roll out of smart meters across energy and water is essential to unlocking the full potential of networks. Smart meters provide a wealth of data that can delivery unprecedented visibility into consumption patterns. Improve operational efficiency and enhance customer engagement with utilities. Join this session to learn how to successfully deploy smart meter, mine data to better understand human behaviour and gain better insights to the network.


    Chair welcome and introduction
    Dorjee Wangmo, Reporter - Utility Week

    Living Lab - real homes, real data: insights from smart meters plus household profiles
    Claire Rowland, Senior Manager: Living Lab and Whole Energy Systems Accelerator - Energy Systems Catapult

    Insight that matters: reducing demand with smart meters
    Heidi Napton, Head of Universal Metering - South Staffs Water

    VERIFY (SIF): using smart meter data to help identify and assist vulnerable customers
    Rhys Williams, Project Manager - SSE

"There are so many interesting things to discover at Utility Week Live. The talks give fascinating insight into issues facing the industry, how to deal with them, and what the future looks like. For someone looking to expand their horizons, it's definitely worth visiting. Utility Week Live is also a very good place to network and meet new people from an array of different companies"

- UWL visitor