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The Energy Forum
10th Anniversary Conference
12th & 13th October 2009, The Waldorf Hilton, London
Speakers include:
Martin Lawrence
EDF Energy
Nick Winser
Executive Director – Transmission, National Grid
Ramón Fernández
Director, Finance, ScottishPower
Anita Longley
Head of Corporate Responsibility, RWE npower
Steve Smith
Senior Partner, Local Grids and RPI-X@20, Ofgem
Steve Smith
Senior Partner, Local Grids and RPI-X@20, Ofgem
Biography
Steve Smith is Senior Partner, Local Grids and RPI-X@20 and member of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority. He heads the team responsible for the regulation of the monopoly and independent gas and electricity distribution networks. He also leads the team reviewing the way Ofgem regulates all of the energy network companies after 20 years of using the RPI-X approach.
Steve has held a variety of other roles at Ofgem: Managing Director Networks, Managing Director Markets and Director of Strategy and Trading Arrangements.
Prior to joining Ofgem Steve was a senior consultant in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ utilities consulting practice where he working in the energy, post and transport sectors for regulators, companies and governments in the UK, Eastern Europe and South America. Steve also worked for American Electric Powers Energy Services in Europe. Steve holds a Masters in Economics and Econometrics and a first degree in Economics from the University of Bristol.
Jim MacDonald
Commercial Director of Retail, E.ON U.K
Conference overview:
The 10th anniversary Energy Forum conference promises to be the biggest and boldest yet. To mark the occasion, we have extended the conference to two days, offering delegates even more in-depth analysis of the issues at the heart of the energy sector.
Day One
ENERGY GENERATION: SECURITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND INVESTMENT
The energy sector is facing the triple challenge of an impending energy gap, a critical need to reduce carbon emissions and the credit crunch. At this worrying time, it is imperative that the Government, the regulator and energy companies work together to find achievable solutions to these pressing issues.
Day One of the Energy Forum will bring together senior figures from across the industry to exchange strategic insight in this stimulating and interactive forum.
Day Two
ENERGY SUPPLY: PROFITABILITY, EFFICIENCY AND AFFORDABILITY
Volatility in wholesale prices and the economic downturn mean that it is increasingly challenging for energy supply companies to ensure ongoing profitability. As competition in the supply market intensifies, companies must ensure strong customer focus. Now is the time to embrace technology to ensure excellent service whilst driving energy efficiency measures and working to combat fuel poverty.
An outstanding array of speakers will discuss these hot topics and more during the second day of the Energy Forum, offering delegates the chance to listen, learn and network with peers.
