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NETWORK / 12 / FEBRUARY 2019 Network 2019 is two events in one. The daytime Network Forum features a highly focused conference format with more than 40 speakers across three distinct content streams. At night, delegates will be able to celebrate the sector's passion for delivering exceptional service and blazing a global trail for innovation at the Network Awards. Over the next three pages you'll find information on who is speaking at the Network Forum along with details of who has made the shortlist across 13 categories at the Network Awards. Future Networks stream Energy policy now and the direction it's headed Benedict Eyre-White, Head of networks, systems and interconnection, BEIS Panel debate and questions l  What will the energy sector look like in 30 years' time? l  How can networks prepare for an uncertain future? l Outlining the role of gas in the future energy world l Plotting out the roadmap for green energy networks l Balancing the green, affordability and security of supply needs Basil Scarsella, chief executive, UK Power Networks Colin Nicol, managing director – networks, SSE Paddy Larkin, chief executive, Mutual Energy Tony Nixon, head of gas transmission, regulation, National Grid The role of gas in the future l Greening the gas network with biogas l A hydrogen heated future l Centralised, decentralised, or status quo: what tomorrow looks like Angus Mcintosh, director of energy futures, SGN Innovating for future needs of DSOs l Understanding the needs of the DNOs during transition to DSO l  Exploring how stakeholders are impacted by these changes Senior representative, Schneider Local energy markets l Findings from the £19m trial in Cornwall l Changing the thinking for a different energy what needs to be done to optimise the future energy network Introduced and led by: Bethan Winter, system operations manager, Wales & West Utilities Timothy Staniford, business planning analyst, UK Power Networks Stewart Reid, head of asset management & innovation, SSE Networks Hydrogen and the enduring role of gas Richard Court, head of regulation and external affairs, Cadent Panel debate and questions l How to deliver, affordable and green heat l Achieving optimal heating provision l Heating solutions: going beyond electricity and gas l Combining decentralised and centralised heating options Session speakers above to be joined by: Lily Frencham, senior policy manager, Association for Decentralised Energy senior representative, Energy Systems Catapult Tony Green, head of network engineering, National Grid Flexible Networks stream RIIO2: Regulation and a changing energy system Akshay Kaul, director, systems and networks, Ofgem Maximising the effectiveness and efficiency system scale l What this new model means for the stablished energy stakeholders Matt Hastings, programme director, Centrica Panel debate and questions l Combining the various different models into a coherent whole system l Understanding the future roles of the distribution and transmission companies l Using smart tech to dynamically balance supply and demand Session speakers above to be joined by: Senior representative, The Carbon Trust Network Awards 2019 case studies Finalists from the Networks Awards 2019 will showcase their projects and entries which have won them places on the awards shortlist. Modelling the future energy system l Wales & West Utilities, along with their project partners UKPN and SSEN, will demonstrate their Pathfinder 2050 model. This assesses the impact of different energy usage and generation options to provide impacts on: ◆ Reliability / blackout ◆ Carbon Emissions ◆ Costs This interactive workshop session discussion will allow delegates to suggest what the future energy system should look like and gain an understanding on the consequences of this make up, what the implications will be, and NET WORK 2019 Bringing the sector together With Network 2019 less than two months away, Network Magazine takes a look at what to expect at the day and night event.

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