Britain's journey to net zero is fundamentally dependent on intelligent, responsive energy networks that can coordinate millions of devices in real-time. From offshore wind farms to home EV chargers, the energy transition requires a sophisticated communications infrastructure that can enable peak-time flexibility, demand response, and grid stability at unprecedented scale.
This exclusive roundtable brings together leaders from telecoms, energy, and government to explore the communication requirements underpinning our smart energy future. We'll examine the practical challenges of connecting distributed energy resources, enabling real-time grid optimisation, and ensuring the cybersecurity of critical national infrastructure.
Regarding consumers, peak-time demand management requires seamless communication with electric vehicle chargers that can delay charging during high demand, home batteries that discharge during peak periods, and industrial processes that shift timing to avoid grid stress. Each interaction demands reliable, low-latency communication networks spanning the entire energy system.
Who should attend:
- Telecommunications infrastructure providers
- Energy network operators and suppliers
- Smart grid technology vendors
- Cybersecurity specialists
This cross-programme initiative with techUK's Smart Infrastructure and Systems team represents a unique opportunity to help us shape the communications framework that will underpin Britain's energy transformation.
Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar
Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
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