Innovation Zero

Featuring Dai Richards, Director of External Affairs, Hitachi Energy

With the UK committed to world leading offshore wind deployment, expanded electricity interconnection with Europe and a new generation of nuclear assets, the transmission system is rapidly becoming the defining infrastructure of the energy transition. Transmission corridors, converter stations and interconnectors are now central to integrating renewables and balancing power across regions. These assets need to be physically resilient, cyber-secure and designed to withstand climate stress. This session explores what it takes to build a power system that is secure and future proof by design.

Featuring Ram Ramachander, Chief Growth Officer, Hitachi Europe

Data Centers are fast emerging as one of the most energy-intensive parts of the system. With innovative design and the right incentives however, they could evolve into active participants in a flexible, decarbonized grid. This session explores how AI, infrastructure, and innovative solutions have the potential to turn data centers into energy assets.