The Spectator Energy Summit 2026

The summit will explore a range of critical themes, from the future of energy security and sustainability to the latest innovations. We’re pleased to announce updates for The Spectator’s Energy Summit. On Monday 30 November we’ll be bringing together politicians, policymakers and industry leaders to examine the practical steps needed to strengthen the UK’s energy security, reduce costs and accelerate clean energy innovation. Have you booked your ticket? Discussions throughout the day will explore national resilience, the cost of net zero, green investment, defence and energy security, plus where the UK should invest to secure its future. We’ll also hear directly from those in government about Andy Burnham’s energy strategy. Joining us at our summit will be: • Bill Esterson MP, Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee • Andrew Bowie MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero • Oliver Holbourn, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, The National Wealth Fund The Spectator’s Energy Summit 2026 will once again bring together leading voices from politics, industry, academia and the media. Further speakers and panellists will be announced in the coming weeks. If you’re an MP, diplomat or civil servant, please email [email protected] to request a complimentary ticket. For partnership options please contact [email protected]. SCHEDULE: MORNING 08.45 – 09.15 Doors open and breakfast 09.15 – 09.20 Welcome from Michael Gove, Editor, The Spectator 09.25 – 09.45 Opening Political Keynote – Andrew Bowie MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero 09.50 – 10.40 Session 1: National Resilience, capacity and storage – Alex Grant, UK Country Manager, Equinor (More speakers to be announced) 10.50 – 11.00 Break 11.00 – 11.50 On electrification 11.55 – 12.40 Reality Check Live 12.40 – 13.20 Networking Lunch Break ‍ AFTERNOON 13.25 – 14.15 Session 5: From Ambition to Action: What Gets Energy Built? – Ed Northam, Global Head of Asset Management Green Investments, Macquarie; Susan Capocci Swails, Senior Client Director, Lockton, and Olivia Powis, CEO, CCSA (More speakers to be announced) 14.20 – 14.55 Fireside chat: Security of Supply: Ensuring Britain’s Energy Resilience – Lisa Haseldine, The Spectator’s online commissioning editor for foreign affairs, and Jorge Pikunic, CEO of VPI (more speakers to be announced) 14.55 – 15.15 Break 15.15 – 15.35 Briefing by Oliver Holbourne, CEO of the National Wealth Fund – where to invest and why – Oliver Holbourne, CEO of the National Wealth Fund (More speakers to be announced) 15.40 – 16.10 Tim Shipman, Political Editor of The Spectator in conversation with international guest speaker (To be announced) 16.15 – 16.30 Closing Political Keynote from a senior cabinet minister 16.35 – 16.40 Thank you and closing address by Michael Gove, Editor, The Spectator 16.40 – 17.30 Drinks Reception We’re delighted to welcome Equinor, VPI and Lockton as sponsors of this year’s summit, alongside our supporting partners Wolfe Power Club, Energy UK, ESA and RenewableUK.