Unlocking the potential of major energy users in flex markets

19 May 2026
Energy Flexibility Stage

Gaining traction with I&C customers is critical to unlocking more flex capacity. The challenge is demonstrating the value for end users and minimising disruption to their businesses. Join this session to learn more about partnerships with major energy users and what needs to change to encourage more participation into flex markets.

 Sponsored by: 
Data Centre Demand


Chair welcome and introduction
Rachel Cary, Head of Industrial Strategy - Energy UK

Optimising assets with a day job: industrial and commercial assets in flexibility markets
Claire Addison, Head of Regulation - Flexitricity

Data centres and AI: The growth of major energy users on the grid
Sian Ramirez Bower, Senior Manager – Whole Energy Insights - NESO

Considerations of major energy users to participate in flexibility markets
Arjan Geveke, Director - Energy Intensive User Group

Chairperson
Rachel Cary
Rachel Cary, Head of Industrial Strategy - Energy UK
Speakers
Claire Addison
Claire Addison, Head of Regulation - Flexitricity
Sian Ramirez Bower
Sian Ramirez Bower, Senior Manager – Whole Energy Insights - NESO
Arjan Geveke
Arjan Geveke, Director - Energy Intensive User Group