The UK’s energy future is central to economic growth, national resilience and the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system. The Spectator’s Energy Summit 2026 will bring together leading voices from government, industry and investment to explore how Britain can strengthen energy security, attract investment and deliver the infrastructure needed for the decades ahead.

Through a series of keynote addresses, panel discussions and interviews, delegates will examine the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including energy resilience, storage capacity, renewable fuels, decarbonisation and the policies needed to turn ambition into delivery. Discussions will focus on practical solutions that can support affordability, sustainability and long-term competitiveness.

Bringing together policymakers, business leaders, investors and experts, the summit provides a unique forum for discussing where the UK should invest, how innovation can be accelerated and what steps are required to secure a reliable and prosperous energy future.

If you’re an MP, diplomat or civil servant, please email spectatorevents@spectator.co.uk to request a complimentary ticket.

For partnership options please contact partnerships@spectator.co.uk.

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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 National Resilience, capacity and storage – Alex Grant, UK Country Manager, Equinor; Chris O'Shea, CEO, Centrica and chaired by Lisa Haseldine, Online Commissioning Editor for Foreign Affairs, The Spectator (More speakers to be announced)

10.40 – 11.00 Break

11.00 – 11.50 Renewable Fuels: Accelerating Road Decarbonisation – Alex Wolfe, CEO, Renewable Transport Fuels Association; Dave Buttery, Director of Low Carbon Fuels, Department for Transport and Dr Steffen Hoffmann, Managing Director, Bosch UK and Ireland

11.55 – 12.40 Policy in a Volatile Environment – Bill Esterson MP, Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee; Juliette Sanders, Chief Communications Officer, Energy UK; Tara Singh, CEO, RenewableUK and Jason Howlett, CEO, Energy Storage Association

12.40 – 13.20 Networking Lunch Break

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AFTERNOON

13.25 – 14.15 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; Colin Hudson, Managing Director, National Wealth Fund; Olivia Powis, CEO, CCSA and chaired by Michael Simmons, Economics Editor, The Spectator

14.20 – 14.55 Fireside chat – Security of Supply: Ensuring Britain’s Energy Resilience – Lisa Haseldine, Online Commissioning Editor for Foreign Affairs, The Spectator and Jorge Pikunic, CEO, VPI

14.55 – 15.15 Break

15.15 – 15.35 Briefing by Oliver Holbourn, CEO of the National Wealth Fund – where to invest and why

15.40 – 16.10 The Spectator in conversation with senior international guest speaker (To be announced)

16.15 – 16.30 Closing Political Keynote – Michael Shanks MP, Minister of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

16.35 – 16.40 Thank you and closing address by Michael Gove, Editor, The Spectator

16.40 – 17.30 Drinks Reception

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We’re delighted to welcome Bosch, Equinor, Lockton and VPI as sponsors of this year’s summit, alongside our supporting partners Carbon Capture Storage Association, Energy UK, ESA, Renewable Transport Fuel Association, RenewableUK and Wolfe Power Club.

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