Energy programme
In a world where there isn’t enough energy and everything is connected, the solution lies in thinking of transport, energy, and the wider built environment as one system
PILLAR PARTNER
3 March, Day 1
Session 1: 13.15-14.15
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
Balancing the flow by integrating energy and transport systems
As electrification reshapes both mobility and energy demand, how can we manage load intelligently across transport networks and power grids? This session explores practical tools for balancing flow — from smart charging and storage to real-time coordination between operators — showing how integrated design can deliver resilience and efficiency.
Michael Hurwitz, Partner, PA Consulting
Dr Biljana Stojkovska, Senior Expert Market Innovation, Hitachi Energy
Andrew Pallett, Head of Profession for Power, TfL
Rahul Desai, Principal Consultant, UKPN Services
Simon Evans, Global Digital Energy Leader, Arup
Session 2: 14.45-15.45
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
Making it work: financing and collaboration for whole-system outcomes
The future of transport and energy depends as much on governance as on technology. This session dives into how contracts, incentives, and accountability frameworks can be structured to support system-wide goals — aligning public and private interests to deliver shared value, manage risk, and make complex partnerships actually work.
Moderator: Paul Campion, Chief Executive, TRL
Mike Nugent, Chief Revenue Officer, Hitachi ZeroCarbon
Simon Cordery, Senior Property & Commercial Manager, Places for London
John Haynes, Strategy Director, Digital & Energy Services, Equans
Helena Rivers, Energy Transition Lead AECOM
PILLAR PARTNER
4 March, Day 2
Session 3: 13.15-14.15
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
What are transport authorities trying to achieve and delivering in practice
Everything is connected — but how do we act on that insight? Through recent projects and case studies, this session explores the practical application of systems thinking and how to build truly holistic solutions that reflect the full complexity of the transport and energy systems we manage.
Moderator: Sarah Spink, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Midlands Connect
Phil Witcherly, Director of Economic Growth and Innovation, North East Combined Authority
Matt Gibson, technical director, Amey
Tom Moody, Director of Transport, East Midlands, County Combined Authority
Sima Alvi, Head of Engagement, West Midland Mass Transit, WYCA