Smart Infrastructure, New Opportunities: Capitalising on Energy Innovation

Join us at this event to meet and hear from a UK energy delegation as they: • Launch a White Paper produced by Energy Systems Catapult and the UK Government's Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade exploring the value of open energy data, including its role in enabling market flexibility, reducing network costs, supporting new consumer services, and creating opportunities for innovation and economic growth and • Share lessons from the UK's experience in open energy data, data sharing infrastructure and energy system digitalisation The delegation's presentation will feature Dr. Richard Dobson, Business Leader - Digital at Energy Systems Catapult. With extensive energy industry experience, Dr. Dobson leads a team of digital and data experts, using digital technologies and data to accelerate Net Zero energy innovation in the UK. He will be joined by representatives from UK companies Reactive Technologies, and EA Technology. This will feature Dr. Richard Dobson and: Craig Chambers Director Novarus Pty Ltd Craig is a former Energy Director at Aecom and at Mott MacDonald in Australia and has over 30 years experience in the energy sector. He is currently Director of Novarus which advises on strategy, governance, and complex program delivery support and is an Advisory Panel Member of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. Briony Bennett Clean Electricity Lead, New Zealand Climate Foundation Briony has held a number of roles in the energy industry in Europe, the UK and New Zealand. Her experience has included senior roles at MBIE, Auckland Transport, Climate Connect Aotearoa and Ara Ake and she is currently focused on engaging with industry and government to deliver cross-party, enduring energy policies for Aotearoa. The panel session will be moderated by Victoria Day, Energy Market Leader and Commercial Manager New Zealand for Mott MacDonald. Attend this event to learn more about how New Zealand could optimise data-driven services to improve network efficiency, reduce the cost of operating electricity systems and create new value for consumers, networks and market participants.