Electricity Futures Virtual Conference - Autumn 2025

Join peers from across the energy system this autumn for a brand-new virtual experience. Delivered by the Distribution System Operator (DSO) at National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), our Energy Futures Virtual Conference is designed to fit around your busy diary. With short, focused online sessions, you can dip in and out of the topics that matter most to you. 

What's on offer?

A free programme of bite-sized online sessions exploring the big themes shaping our energy future:

• Performance updates: Reflecting on the past six months and looking ahead to the next business plan period (ED3)
• Introductory sessions: Demystifying data and exploring flexibility market information
• Deep dive sessions: Taking your knowledge further with detailed insights into DSO data and the future of flexibility across our region
• System planning and development: From long-term forecasting to key investment decisions, plus a look at our ED3 business planning journey. All sessions take place on Microsoft Teams. Once you register, you’ll receive joining links straight to your inbox.

Who should attend?

These sessions are for anyone shaping or working within the energy system, including: 

• Local authorities and regional bodies developing energy strategies.
• Developers, aggregators and flexibility providers looking for market opportunities.
• Community energy groups interested in data and system planning.
• Energy system professionals and policymakers keen to stay ahead of regulatory and market developments.

Whether you’re new to DSO data and flexibility or want to dive deeper into system planning, there’s a session for you.

When is it?

• Tuesday 14 October 2025 - Opening keynote address, Flexibility introduction and deep dive sessions
• Tuesday 21 October 2025 - DSO System Planning and Shaping our ED3 Business Plan
• Wednesday 22 October 2025 - DSO data introductory and deep dive focus sessions

Alongside our conference

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) will also be hosting events on Regional Strategic Energy Plans for the Midlands, Southwest England, and South Wales. Visit NESO’s Events webpage for details.

Questions? Contact us at nged.dso@nationalgrid.com.