International Energy Week: Growth and security in an increasingly disordered energy transition
As global geopolitics grow increasingly volatile and energy demand surges to unprecedented levels, the path to net zero has never been more complex.
International Energy Week 2026 will explore the critical questions shaping the future of energy:
- How will we meet soaring global demand while accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future?
- How do we safeguard energy access and grid resilience amid geopolitical conflict and market disruption? What is being done to manage supply chain risk?
- What role will policy and innovation play in unlocking new growth and stability? Are the current market mechanisms fit for purpose?
- Do we have the skills, capabilities and talent to drive the energy transition? How can we best ensure our sector best reflects the society it serves?
Amidst the challenges lie extraordinary opportunities. From emerging technologies to transformative partnerships, International Energy Week 2026 will spotlight the innovations and strategic shifts redefining the global energy landscape.
Join the world’s energy leaders as we chart a course through uncertainty toward a more secure, equitable, and sustainable energy future.
“The event brought together an excellent line up of speakers from across the energy sector, including fellow young professionals from across the globe.”
International Energy Week Board
The International Energy Week conference programme is shaped by a distinguished board of industry leaders, who generously contribute their expertise and strategic insight to ensure the agenda tackles the most pressing and transformative issues facing the global energy sector.
- 2026 CHAIR: Tim Pick MBE FEI, Chair of Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, Founder of Saultcombe (LinkedIn)
- Lydia Balogun-Wilson CEng FEI, Regional Engineering Authority, bp (LinkedIn)
- Ieda Gomes FEI, Senior Advisor, FGV Energia (Brasil) (LinkedIn)
- Joseph Goulding MEng AMEI, Energy Engineer | Urban Energy | Energy, Water and Resources, Arup (LinkedIn)
- Rt. Hon. Charles Hendry CBE HonFEI, Former Energy Minister, UK Government (LinkedIn)
- Holly Pattenden, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, UK, Equinor (LinkedIn)
- Nicole Payne AMEI, Consultant, Baringa (LinkedIn)
- Melissa Stark FEI, Former Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (LinkedIn)
- Sara Vaughan FEI, Chair, Elexon (LinkedIn)
- Lamé Verre FEI, Sustainability Director - Net Zero, The Crown Estate (LinkedIn)