Speaker Biography - Richard Smith, National Grid
Richard has worked in the energy industry for over ten years and is currently Head of Energy Strategy & Policy at National Grid. He is responsible for leading the development of future energy supply/demand scenarios that take an holistic view of UK energy, and analysing strategic options for the optimisation of the energy system taking in to account political, economic, social, technological and environmental drivers. Previously in his career, Richard has worked in the space industry and the manufacturing sector. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering, an MBA, a MSc in Astronautics and Space Engineering, and a BEng in Civil Engineering.
Synopsis of talk:
Talk covers how the Grid is developing towards a two-way flexible securer connected system of grid assets ready to handle new patterns of inputs and outputs in the UK.
Register here for excellent talks, networking and learning throughout the day at top value
This is one of the finest conferences on power and grids in the country. It has a joint exhibition for the two conference streams. Much is changing in these sectors as new technology and innovation, service design, pricing forces, and economic sluggishness cause major and smaller players to rethink their strategies.
Don't miss this extremely good value opportunity for an update and great networking.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
5th Smart Grids & Cleanpower Conference 2013 - 5 June
Cambridge University, Murray Edwards College
Conference info at http://www.cir-strategy.com/events/cleanpower
Buy tickets at http://www.cir-strategy.com/events/register
Days: 1, in two full-day parallel streams: grids & power
Room capacities: 140/70 Total talks=25; Panels = 30 mins * 7; Total Networking = 5hrs
Expo? Yes, up to 12 3m stands
Who? C-level, Heads of x, TD, marketing directors, SMEs/MNCs
Why? Business development, marketing, briefing and strategic capital.
Type: industrial, commercial, business, briefing, networking conference
Prices
£100 (full-time sme tech entrepreneurs, call 01223 303500)
£195 (investors, government)
£325 (executives)
£520 / £325 Year Passport
Draft Speaker List
Philip Sellwood, CEO, Energy Saving Trust
Ian Ellerington, Head of Innovation, DECC
Fiona Harvey, Environmental Correspondent, The Guardian Newspaper
Martin Wilcox, tbc, Technology Innovation Manager, UK Power Networks
Dominic Emergy, Chief Development Officer, BP
Bryan Lawrence, Embedded Marketing at ARM
Richard Smith, Head of Energy Strategy, National Grid
Dora Guzeleva, Head of Network Policy, Ofgem
Steve Kaye, Head of Innovation, Anglian Water
Sam Bose, CEO, AquaMW
Sean Cochrane VP, Cyan Technology
Gavin Jones, ex-IBM & SmartGridsGB, now Electralink
Martin Ansell, CEO, FCL Ltd formerly VP GE Smallworld
Professor Kevin Hesketh, National Nuclear Labs
Adam Cooper, Head of Regulatory Economics, Ofgem
Philip Osborn, Head of Energy, Sainsbury’s plc
Niall Mackenzie, Head of Industrial Energy Efficiency, DECC
Phil Proctor, Programme Manager, Energy Technologies Institute
Pilgrim Beart, Founder Director, AlertMe
Alasdair Young, VP, Buro Happold
Alan South, Commercial Director, Solar Century plc
Phili Grunewald Dr, PostDoc, Oxford University CE
Martin Bloom, Chairman, Renesola & Emblem Ventures
Dr Aidan Rhodes, Assistant Director, UKERC
Professor Derek Pedley Oxford University & ESKTN
Chris Wright, Moixa Energy
Richard Parker, Principal, Adapt
Ali Lloyd, Principal Consultant, Pöyry
Graham Ford, Mansion Partners
Michael McCreary Senior HVM Consultant, CIR Strategy
Dr Justin Hayward, Strategy Consultant, CIR Strategy
Steve Norman, Director, Renesas GmbH tbc
Sean Cochrane tbc, Head Smart Metering, Cyan Technology
Russell Haggar tbc, Director, Xsilon
Philip Gaffney, Director, L2S2 tbc
Ian Rose, tbc Director, PassivSystems
Nick Hunn, tbc CIO, ONZO
Jeremy Nicholson, Senior Advisor, EEF EIUG, tbc
Colin Green tbc, Head of Regulatory Affairs & Technology, ABB
What about?
Year 2013: Coherent set of cleantech conferences covering key areas of the sector.
Conference Theme: Connected Intelligence & Energy Efficiency
Theme Smart Grids: Grids of Things - Embedded Connected Intelligence Everywhere
Smart meters / appliances; Automation via devices;Keeping it simple for Consumers; Responsive Regulation; Reducing need for capital expenditure; Reduction of net operating costs;Load management; Smart Demand & DSM; Water & gas.
Theme Cleanpower: Scenarios Debate & Transition Technologies
Realistic transition technology scenarios
Transition industries (Shale gas, nuclear); Energy scenario & security debate;Energy pricing: is green priced too high or low? Renewable energy - bio, solar, wind, wave, tidal;Storage; Dealing with capacity change; Effects of microgeneration;Future Cities, smart cities - a preview
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