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We discuss building-specific electrical infrastructure, heat pumps, UPS systems, energy storage solutions, lighting, backup power and more… engage with industry leaders through a series of insightful talks + have your questions answered!

The Building Agenda

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025

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09:30 - 09:35

Welcome

Welcome

Opening remarks from Jordan O’Brien, Editor of Electrical Review.

09:35 - 10:05

Keynote

Electrifying Sustainability - The Grid of the Future

How the grid is changing to enable a more sustainable future.

Jon Davies

Director Network Operations & Intelligence, Electricity Transmission
National Grid

10:05 - 10:45

Panel

Smart Grids and IoT: Revolutionising Energy Management​

A 40-minute panel discussion on the transformative role of IoT and smart grids in energy management.

Matthew Lumsden - Moderator

CEO
Connected Energy

Mark Potter

CTO
3ti Energy Hubs

Paul Beck

Director of Gridkey and Innovation
Lucy Electric

11:00 - 11:40

Panel

Balancing Act: Renewable Energy and Grid Reliability

A 40-minute panel exploring the integration of renewable energy with grid reliability.

Tom Faulkner - Moderator

Head of Assets & Infrastructure
Cornwall Insight

Emilis Srage

Product Manager
Electron

Phil Thompson

CEO
Balance Power

Dr. Thomas Verghese

Technical Manager
Enersys

11:40 - 12:20

Panel

Electrifying Transportation: Accelerating the Transition to Electric Vehicles

This 40-minute panel will discuss the role of electrical technologies in accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, exploring the challenges and opportunities of electrifying transportation, including the development of charging infrastructure, the use of renewable energy, and the impact on grid stability.

Rolf Bienert - Moderator

Technical and Managing Director
OpenADR Alliance

Paul Marshall

Co-Founder and CCO
Eseye

Richard Earl

R&D Director
EO Charging

12:20 - 12:50

Session

How AI is transforming the electrical grid​

Join us as we discuss the revolutionary impact of AI on the electrical grid. We’ll explore how advanced sensor technology and AI are enabling a shift from traditional, centralised models to more effective distributed energy resources, shaping the future of energy distribution.

Bret Simon

Strategic Business Development
Exodigo