Unlocking transparency and enabling forecasting 

20 May 2026
Energy Flexibility Stage

As energy systems grow more complex and decentralised, understanding, managing and forecasting flexible assets is more critical than ever. This session explores how visibility, forecasting and automation can unlock the full potential of flexible assets. 

 Sponsored by: 

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Chair welcome and introduction
Tom Grimwood, Insights Editor - Utility Week

Increasing visibility: AI for forecasting
Stephen Haben, Senior AI Consultant - Energy Systems Catapult

All about that Base(line): How Crowdflex is shining light on the uncomfortable truth about measuring missing megawatts
Elizabeth Allkins, Director - Energy Elizabeth

Exploring the latest advancements using forecasting in the DSO
Harshil Sumaria, Strategy Manager - UK Power Networks DSO

Transparency by design: building a trusted, digital nexus
Carl Haigney, Vice President - Capgemini

Chairperson
Tom Grimwood
Tom Grimwood, Insights Editor - Utility Week
Speakers
Stephen Haben
Stephen Haben, Senior AI Consultant - Energy Systems Catapult
Harshil Sumaria
Harshil Sumaria, Strategy Manager - UK Power Networks DSO
Elizabeth Allkins
Elizabeth Allkins, Director - Energy Elizabeth
Carl Haigney
Carl Haigney, Vice President - Capgemini