Data sharing infrastructure: 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.

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

Developing data sharing infrastructure for the energy sector to enable better consumer outcomes
Sasha Shipulina, Head of Data Sharing Infrastructure & Sector Digitalisation - NESO

Stream: sharing data sharing best practice and learning from other sectors
Melissa Tallack, Independent Co-Lead - Stream

The Transport Data Action Plan: What you need to know
George Economides - Department for Transport

From farm to fork, trusted data sharing for more effective use of energy, water, and resources in UK agri-foods
Simon Evans, Director | Global Digital Energy Leader - Arup

Chairperson
Sarah Hayes
Sarah Hayes, Chair - Data Sharing Working Group
Speakers
Sasha Shipulina
Sasha Shipulina, Head of Data Sharing Infrastructure & Sector Digitalisation - NESO
Melissa Tallack
Melissa Tallack, Independent Co-Lead - Stream
George Economides
George Economides - Department for Transport
Simon Evans
Simon Evans, Director | Global Digital Energy Leader - Arup