Open Data: breaking down barriers to data sharing

19 May 2026
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

Chairperson
Sarah Hayes
Sarah Hayes, Chair, Data Sharing Working Group - Digital Twin Hub
Speakers
Sasha Shipulina
Sasha Shipulina, Head of Interim Data Sharing Infrastructure Co-ordinator - NESO
Melissa Tallack
Melissa Tallack - Northumbrian Water Group
Dr George Economides
Dr George Economides - Department for Transport