0900: Coffee and registration
0930: Plenary
Chair – George Penfold, Electricity Storage Network @GigawattGeorge
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“The future of smart infrastructure”Matt is an Executive Director of SmarterUK which aims to be the national champion for smart infrastructure development. He also leads on TechUK’s ‘Internet of Things’ programme. |
1045: Coffee
1115: Smart storage & infrastructure
Sponsored by Wales & West Utilities
Chair – Steve Edwards, Wales & West Utilities
1230: Networking lunch

1315: Smart grids, blockchain & demand response
Chair – Janine Michael, Centre for Sustainable Energy
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“Squeezing the last drop out of the grid”Sonya is Head of Renewable Energy at the law firm Stephens Scown. She brings enormous experience across a range of technologies and project types, and will be exploring the alternative types of grid connection which could allow greater capacity. These include export limiting, active network management and others. |
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“The Pylon Blockchain network”Markos is the Chief Operating Officer of Klenergy, the company behind the Pylon blockchain network. The platform has the potential to enable certification and payment for clean energy, and to allow ownership and investment in sustainable energy projects. |
1430: Coffee

1500: Spotlight on Smart 💡
Compère – Mari Arthur, Director of Cynnal Cymru
Each of our exhibitors has a two-minute opportunity to amaze and inspire the audience with their products and services. All served along with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.