The energy sector faces unprecedented complexity as it works toward achieving net zero emissions, driven by an increasing number of energy assets, interactions, and roles.
To navigate this complexity and maintain stable network operations, digitalisation is no longer optional—it is imperative. Digital tools offer the potential to drive efficiency, foster innovation, and empower consumers. However, significant challenges remain, threatening progress and consumer trust.
In this session we will explore current regulatory activities by Ofgem (in partnership with the government), and key regulations driving digitalisation in the energy sector.
*NEW AGENDA*
10:00 - Welcome and introductions, Teodora Kaneva, techUK and OFGEM
10:10 -Session 1: Role of digitalisation in energy
Ofgem’s view on the need for greater digitalisation in energy.
Where Ofgem believe digital activities should focus, and how Ofgem is supporting this.
Diversification of business models in the energy sector.
Digital skills shortages in the energy sector and how the tech sector can support.
Data Sharing Infrastructure and Data Best Practice.
Smart Data- Consent, Market-wide half hourly settlement and DBT activities.
Flexibility Markets – data standards and asset registration
Innovation and regulation – AI, Strategic Innovation Fund, and funding structures
11:30 - Q&A and Discussion
12:00 - Final Remarks and Next Steps
Who should attend: To meet net zero goals, it is essential to address these barriers through coordinated policy initiatives, innovative digital solutions, and active collaboration between public and private stakeholders. This event aims to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology innovators to tackle these challenges head-on, ensuring the energy system remains efficient, secure, and consumer-focused.
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Robert joined techUK in January 2025 as our Programme Manager for Transport and Mobility.
He works on a wide range of areas across road, rail, aviation, and maritime, with an overarching focus on enabling, advocating, and championing the technological innovations that will build the transport systems of the future.
Prior to this role, Robert worked in the House of Commons for a Member of Parliament and in public affairs roles in both agency and trade association settings. He holds a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics degree from the University of Oxford as well as a Graduate Diploma in Law.
Junior Programme Manager - Energy and Utilities, techUK
Jade van Zuydam
Junior Programme Manager - Energy and Utilities, techUK
Jade joined techUK in September 2025, leading our data centres work on energy and water. As Junior Programme Manager, she works with industry and government to shape policy and advance sustainability, resilience and the UK’s net zero goals.
She brings a background in research, journalism and advocacy. Prior to joining techUK, Jade worked at The Economist developing international conferences to debate the most important ideas of our time, before moving into freelance journalism for their daily newsletter, The World in Brief. Her writing explores the intersection of environmental and social justice issues, from climate litigation and energy grids to sustainable agriculture. As programme manager at Digital Leaders, she engaged a network of over 100,000 members on digital transformation and its implications for policy, public services and decarbonisation.
Jade holds an MSc in Environment, Politics and Development from SOAS University of London, and a BA (Hons) in History and International Relations from the University of Exeter.
Programme Assistant, Data Centres, Climate, Environment and Sustainability, Market Access, techUK
Lucas Banach
Programme Assistant, Data Centres, Climate, Environment and Sustainability, Market Access, techUK
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.