Join us for “Enhancing Energy Infrastructure through Innovation and Inclusive Collaboration” on Friday 24th October 2025 (09:00 – 17:00), kindly hosted at Arup’s Birmingham offices by the CIGRE UK Women in Energy section.
This one-day event brings together energy professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure. Through a series of engaging sessions, panels, and workshops, participants will have the opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and co-create solutions that advance the energy transition.
Programme Highlights
Session 1 – Presentations: Designing the Network for the Future
- Exploring sustainability, system integration, and effective community engagement.
Session 2 – Panel Discussion: Shaping Tomorrow’s Grid
- Focusing on advancements in maintenance processes and smart grid upgrades.
Networking Lunch
- Connect with peers and expand your professional network.
Session 3 – Interactive Workshop: Sustainability Design Challenge
- A hands-on group challenge to design innovative, sustainable electrical systems, followed by group presentations.
Session 4 – Soft Skills Panel: From Awareness to Action: Men as Catalysts for Inclusive Leadership
- Covering inclusive leadership, addressing unconscious bias, and practical strategies for constructive participation.
- For background go to: Men for inclusion website
Closing Networking Drinks (16:00 – 17:00)
- An informal opportunity to continue discussions and build connections.
This event promises a rich mix of technical innovation and inclusive dialogue, fostering collaboration to shape the energy systems of tomorrow.
This event is kindly hosted by Arup
