Open Data: breaking down barriers to data sharing

19 May 2026
Digital Utilities Stage

Utility networks need to transform operations to be more sustainable. Understanding the ways to benchmark, monitor and report of ESG initiatives is critical to improving the current way of working. Join this session to learn how companies are decarbonising operations, improving sustainability reporting and meeting regulatory requirements.


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, Programme Manager– Virtual Power System - 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

Case study: Cadent and Veolia – AI-generated digital twins for project & asset management

Chairperson
Sarah Hayes
Sarah Hayes, Chair, Data Sharing Working Group - Digital Twin Hub
Speakers
Sasha Shipulina
Sasha Shipulina, Programme Manager– Virtual Power System - NESO
Melissa Tallack
Melissa Tallack - Northumbrian Water Group
Dr George Economides
Dr George Economides - Department for Transport