12.11.26 @ Warwick Conferences
in association with
Built around three core pillars – Accelerating electrification. EV growth. Energy security. – the programme will explore how scaling electrification across transport and energy systems can unlock EV growth, drive economic performance, and reduce reliance on volatile global energy markets.
With demand for electric vehicles and low-carbon technologies accelerating rapidly, the challenge is no longer just adoption – it is whether transport and energy systems can keep up. This forum will address how both sectors must move faster, align more closely, and scale infrastructure and capacity to match the pace of change.
With 2030 just four years away at the time of the forum and key net zero and phase-out deadlines fast approaching, the window for action is narrowing. The focus must shift decisively from ambition to coordinated, large-scale delivery.
This is a shift in focus: from why electrification matters to how we deliver it at speed. More than a climate issue, electrification is now central to economic growth, national resilience, and long-term energy security.
sponsors
Agenda - THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2026
8:00 – 9:15
Registration, exhibition and networking
9:15 – 9:20
9:20 – 9:30
Greg Clark, Former Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Executive Chair of the University of Warwick’s Innovation District and Chair of WMG.
9:30 – 9:40
9:40 – 10:20
Discussion to be chaired by Shane Brennan, CEO, ChargeUK.
Featuring Vicky Edmonds, CEO, EVA England; Lowri Williams, Transport Practice Manager, Energy Systems Catapult; Chris Casey, UK Program Manager, Fastned; Anthony Simpson, EV & Storage Manager, National Energy System Operator (NESO).
10:20 – 10:35
10:35 – 10:55
Discussion to be chaired by Jon Werran, Chief Executive, Localis.
Featuring Jason Smith from Kirklees Council, ADEPT Transport representative plus one other speaker TBC
10:55 – 11:25
Coffee break, exhibition and networking
11:25 – 11:40
11:40 – 12:00
Discussion to be chaired by Ben Silverstone, Associate Professor, Head of Skills Policy and Strategy, WMG.
Featuring Hayley Pells, Government Affairs Lead, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and a senior representative from Skills England.
12.00 - 13:00
Four real-world challenges. Four practical case studies. Around 5 minutes to share the experience, followed by questions and interactive discussion – concluding with a group Q&A.
Newcastle City Council: Private investment beyond LEVI
Qwello: EV charging procurement
Zest: EV charge point deployment
Cenex: AI and charger accessibility
Facilitator: Chris Rimmer, Head of Department, Cenex
13:00 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:40
Discussion to be chaired by Chris Pritchett, Co-Head, Energy & Infrastructure, Shoosmiths.
Featuring Ed Gibbs, Head of UK Government Relations, JLR; Edmund King OBE, President, The AA; Adam Wood, Managing Director, Renault UK; Tanya Sinclair, CEO, Electric Vehicles UK.
14:40 – 14:55
Chris Mason, CEO, FISITA
14:55 – 15:10
15:10 – 15:40
15:40 – 16:15
Discussion to be chaired by Dan Clarke, Head of Innovation, Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Featuring Charlie Gilbert, Partner, Field Dynamics; Pete Cox, Head of Sales, Sevadis; Sarah Kelara, Head of Demand Reform, National Grid Electricity Distribution; Mark Goudie; Head of DSO Strategic Projects & Optimisation, SP Energy Networks.
16:15 – 16:35
Discussion to be chaired by Christopher Hammond, Chief Executive, UK100.
Speakers: Dr Sandra Bogelein, Lead Analyst – Peaple and Net Zero, Climate Change Committee; TBC
16:35 - 16:50
Session TBC
16:50
Closing remarks and conference ends
18:30 – 19:30
Transport + Energy Awards evening drinks reception + networking
19:30 – 23:00
**Agenda subject to change**
Speakers
Why attend?
The event includes more than 60 fully funded delegate places – including hotel accommodation – for qualifying local authority professionals with responsibility for decarbonisation projects and regional sustainability initiatives.
Designed to encourage meaningful discussion and valuable networking opportunities, the agenda features a dynamic mix of panel discussions, fireside chats, in-conversation sessions, and interactive roundtables. Together, these sessions will explore the key challenges and opportunities facing the sectors as they navigate the transition to decarbonised transport and energy systems.
The forum has established itself as a trusted platform for meaningful networking and genuine collaboration. Real-world experiences and case studies are shared and explored through both formal sessions and informal discussions, giving delegates valuable insights and practical solutions they can apply directly within their own organisations after the event.
Event Format
Our packed agenda brings together influential speakers from across the transport, energy and wider infrastructure sectors, delivering content in a range of engaging formats designed to spark conversation, encourage networking, and drive meaningful outcomes.
The event’s cabaret-style layout, featuring tables of 10 delegates, has proven highly effective in fostering interaction, collaboration, and peer-to-peer discussion throughout the forum.
Dedicated networking breaks are built into the programme to facilitate valuable conversations between delegates, speakers, and sponsors, while interactive audience participation – including live debates and Q&A sessions – ensures attendees remain actively involved in the discussion.
The programme includes:
Interactive polls and audience engagement — creating opportunities for delegates to contribute directly to the conversation and debate
Who attends?
Attendees include key stakeholders from a wide range of organisations:
Why sponsor or exhibit?
Exhibiting at the Transport + Energy Forum provides access to key decision-makers with specific responsibility for decarbonisation projects and initiatives.
Our T+E Marketplace exhibition area provides an open environment for generating sales leads and launching new products, to building brand awareness and market visibility.
Every opportunity is given for our commercial partners to maximise contact building at the highest level for potential future projects. The day includes dedicated coffee and lunch breaks in the T+E Marketplace to ensure exhibitors are seen by every attendee.
Remember the power of face-to-face marketing!
Many of our sponsor packages include the opportunity for a company representative to participate in a relevant panel discussion or give a dedicated presentation to attendees. This positions your company as an industry collaborator and thought leader, maximising your impact.
Sponsor packages include both pre and post event content opportunities on our website and associated platforms, giving invaluable access to our entire community of 20,000+ industry stakeholders.
For further details on sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities in 2026, please contact;
Sam Wibrew – Head of Business Development
Tel: +44 (0) 208 133 7678
Email: sales@transportandenergy.com
supporters
2025 Highlights
past attendees
interviews from 2025
Paul Gambrell, Oxfordshire County Council
Mark Camillieri, JLR
Christopher Hammond, UK100
Tickets + pricing
Travel + accommodation
The forum is being held at Warwick Conferences, at the University of Warwick, on the outskirts of Coventry.
Postcode CV4 7SH
For more information about travel.
There is plenty of accommodation on campus, the closest hotel to the venue is The Radcliffe. See availability and book here.
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