The UK Energy Summit 2011

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June 23rd 2011
  • The Dorchester, London

WHAT IS THE BEST COMBINATION OF SOURCES TO MEET THE UK'S ENERGY NEEDS AFFORDABLY, SECURELY AND SUSTAINABLY? THERE IS NO CONSENSUS ON THE BEST WAY FORWARD.

Where should investment come from?
It is not clear how much investment each of these sources should receive and where this investment should come from. Business, government and consumers battle over who should pay for the massive investment that’s needed to decarbonise the economy. 

Is there a need for a common vision?
After Fukushima, public opinion on nuclear will surely take a nose dive, on the other hand renewables are not the answer on their own. There is a need for new ideas – if we are to solve the UK’s energy challenges and secure a bright future, we need new solutions and open minds.

The UK Energy Summit 2011 will help people with the power to influence the future of UK energy to make better-informed decisions at a pivotal, uncertain time.

HEAR how the European Commission plans to address energy challenges in Europe
DECIDE where you stand on nuclear power - professional debaters will go head to head to try to persuade you to buy their argument
BE INSPIRED by speakers from both inside and outside the industry they will bring new perspectives, ideas and solutions to the table 
UNDERSTAND where investment should come from. Interrogate the view of business, academic and energy leaders
NETWORK with over 150 senior energy professionals who will share their views on the right political and business strategies

 

Join us for debate, insights, inspiration and provocation that will help you make informed decisions in the face of uncertainty. Book online here

Volker

Volker Beckers
Chief Executive
RWE npower
 

Sam laidlaw

Sam Laidlaw 
Chief Executive
Centrica

Phillip Lowe

Philip Lowe,
Director General for Energy,
European Commission

Steve Riley Steve Riley
Executive Director Europe
International Power
Volker Beckers Volker Beckers,
Chief Executive Officer

RWE npower
Roger Harrabin Conference Chair:
Roger Harrabin
Environment Analyst

BBC
David David Merkoski
Executive Creative Director

Frog Design
Antony Giddens Anthony Giddens
Professor, London School of Economics and Author: The Third Way
Simon-Bransfield
Simon Bransfield
Chief Executive Officer
,
Eight19
Dieter Helm Dieter Helm,
Official Fellow in Economics,
New College
University of Oxford
Hugh Sharman Hugh Sharman,
Principal
Incoteco
Richard Seymour Richard Seymour
Director

Seymour Powell
08.30

REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

09.00

CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME

Roger Harrabin, Environment Analyst, BBC

09.10

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS - PERSPECTIVE OF AN INDUSTRY LEADER

Sam Laidlaw, Chief Executive Officer, Centrica

09.40

BEATING UNCERTANITY: Making the right decisions

Insight – EIU insight will be used to forecast two possible energy futures. 
Analysis – These future scenarios will be analysed to throw new light on the consequences of present-day decisions.
Perspective - Examine the long-term risks of particular choices, and the opportunity costs if certain options are rejected.

Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, Economist Intelligence Unit
Alasdair Ross, Global Product Director and Director of Wire Services, Economist Intelligence Unit

10:15

CLARIFY YOUR OPINION: Two extreme views on nuclear power battle it out
Professional debaters will battle to persuade you of powerfully opposing arguments 

Alex Just, World Master Debating Champion


10:35NETWORKING BREAK
11:00

THE OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE: What does it mean for the UK?

Philip Lowe, Director General for Energy, European Commission

11:30THE GOVERNMENT'S PLANS: Conversation with The Economist
An opportunity to hear and challenge the UK Government’s plans to address energy challenges in the UK.
12.00

FINDING INVESTMENT: Who should pay (and who shouldn't?)
Massive investment is needed to ensure a balanced energy mix that will provide secure, sustainable energy. Where should this come from? 

•    Is it right that rising electricity prices should help pay for renewables or nuclear power?
•    What incentives are needed for the private sector to invest in new nuclear power stations and the development of new renewable energy sources?   
•    How should the smart-grid be funded? 

Steve Riley, Executive Director, Europe, International Power
Volker Beckers, Chief Executive, RWE npower
Dieter Helm, Official Fellow in Economics, New College, University of Oxford

12:45

WHERE DO YOU STAND? The politics of climate change
Lord Giddens argues that the scale of the climate-change problem and the difficulty of reconciling greenery with development demands a new political approach.  Do you agree?

Anthony Giddens, Professor, London School of Economics and Author: The Third Way

13:15LUNCH
14:15

DEBATE: the potential of renewables

“Meeting Britain’s energy needs from onshore wind power would require covering literally the entire country in turbines, even assuming that the wind was guaranteed to blow.  Switching every piece of agricultural land to biofuel production would provide just 12% of the requisite juice.”  The Economist, 2009

Renewable energy advocates defend themselves against some sober views on their potential.    

Richard Yemm, Founder and Chief Technical Officer, Pelamis wave power
Anders Eldrup, Group Chief Executive Officer,
DONG
Phil New, Chief Executive Officer, BP BioFuels
Hugh Sharman, Principal,
Incoteco
Sue Ion, Visiting Professor, Imperial College London

15:10NETWORKING BREAK
15:30

CONSUMERS: A nudge in the right direction
It is not easy to persuade consumers to do things that are inconvenient or selfless.  How can energy companies get their customers to use less energy and accept rising energy costs?  David will reveal how it is possible to persuade people to want to do things that are not easy or convenient.

David Merkoski, Executive Creative Director, Frog Design
Jeremy Davies, Marketing Director, E.ON Group

16:00

NEW IDEAS: the future of energy
Hear big new ideas for energy solutions. Open your mind to new ways to solve the problems.

Paul Lazaveric, Chief Executive Officer, RLTec
Simon Bransfield, Chief Executive Officer, Eight19

16:30CLOSING KEYNOTE
Be inspired to think differently about how we can meet energy challenges.

Richard Seymour, Director, Seymour Powell

17.05CHAIR'S CLOSING REMARKS
Roger Harrabin, Energy and Environment Analyst, BBC

As an event run by Economist Conferences, there will be a dynamic format that enables new ideas to be generated, opinions to be reassessed and orthodoxy challenged. The event will also be a superb opportunity to network with peers.

Last years summit had well over 100 attendees from across the sector including:

AFAQ-EAQA
Arup
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BBC
BG Group
BP Alternative Energy
British Gas
Burcote Wind
Calor Gas
Capgemini
Centrica
Dana Petroleum
Dell
DNV
E.ON UK
EDF Energy
EnBW Kernkraft
Endesa Energía
Energy Retail Association
Energy Technologies Institute
Eni UK
Environmental Resources Management

ExxonMobil
Fichtner Consulting Engineers
Flexitricity
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
GDF Suez
Global Marine Systems
Greenpeace
Guernsey Electricity
Ineum Consulting
INSEAD
International Power
Johnson Matthey
KBR
KPMG
McGrigors
National Grid
New Earth Solutions
NNB Generation Company
Novozymes
Ofgem
Oil & Gas UK

Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Poyry Energy Consulting
ScottishPower
Sellafield
Shell
SmartestEnergy
Solarcentury
South Hook Gas Company
Statoil
Technology Strategy Board
The Crown Estate
The Economist
The Jersey Electricity Company
Thomson Reuters
United Green
University of Oxford
Vantage Point Venture Partners
West LB
Which?
World Energy Council
WWF-UK
Ytilitu

 
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Platinum sponsor:

T systems

 

 

Supporting Organisation:

CT

The Carbon Trust was set up by Government in 2001 as an independent company. The Carbon Trust’s mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy. We provide specialist support to business and the public sector to help cut carbon emissions, save energy and commercialise low carbon technologies. By stimulating low carbon action we contribute to key UK goals of lower carbon emissions, the development of low carbon businesses, increased energy security and associated jobs.

 

 

 

Envirotech

Envirotech & Clean Energy Investor is published by New Energy World Network. Our mission is to inform and connect the global green investment community. We promote and facilitate investment in innovation by providing the latest news, views and analysis from the leaders, experts and shapers of the industry. We serve the information needs of active investors, innovators and deal-makers operating in the global environmental technology and renewable energy sectors.

 

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FEES

Excl. VATVATPrice inc. VAT
    
Standard Delegate Rate
£995.00£199.00£1,194.00
Standard Group Rate
(Rate per person when three or more delegates register)
£895.00 £179.10 £1,074.60


Please note:

* Your payment must be received prior to attendance.
** Discounts cannot be combined

*** Your registration fee includes refreshments, lunch and your conference materials.

 

BOOKING OPTIONS

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The UK Energy Summit 2011 will invite the industry’s leaders and future disrupters to look at the most exciting current ideas for technological, policy or business model innovations to shape the future of the UK energy industry.
The UK Energy Summit
The UK faces a range of critical energy challenges that need to be addressed. The UK Energy Summit will therefore provide a timely opportunity for strategic discussions to take place and allow attendees to debate and define a vision for the future of the UK's energy sector.