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NETWORK / 33 / DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 themes including resilience and decision-making amid uncertainty (including the potential impact of Brexit), skills, sustainability and new business models. 'Meet the regulator' and 'meet the buyer' sessions will give delegates the chance to pose questions to representatives of Ofgem and Ofwat, and for utilities to engage with major energy and water users. Meanwhile, seminar sessions on the show floor will once again take place in individual theatres on the show floor dedicated to Water and Networks, and there will be a new Customer Solutions Theatre for pan-utility retail and customer-focused topics. Essential show features include the Innovation Zone (organised in partnership with the Energy Innovation Council); the Drilling & Tapping competition, including the World Water Cup (in partnership with the Institute of Water), the Streetworks Village, the Network Zone and the Outdoor Demonstration Zone. To mark the opening of the non-household retail market for water we will also be introducing the Water Retail Zone (co-hosted with our sister show edie Live), where water retailers can meet the major business buyers of water. "A'er the success of last year, I am extremely excited to announce that Utility Week Live 2017 has launched," said Amanda Barnes, chief executive of Utility Week Live. "It is a great opportunity for the multi-billion-pound UK utilities industry to gather over two lively days of networking and come face to face with the key decision-makers across the gas, electricity and water sectors." The Utility Week Live exhibition, technical seminars and keynote plenary sessions are all free to attend, while a paid upgrade will be required to gain access to the keynote sessions taking place on both mornings of the show. To stay up to date with free ticket release dates, the latest seminar speakers, exhibitors and show partners, simply visit www.utilityweeklive.co.uk and register for the Utility Week Live newsletter. N IN THE THEATRES DAY1: KEYNOTE THEATRE SESSIONS INCLUDE Decision making in the face of uncertainty and turbulence; Smart utilities and their role in smart cities; Meet the Regulators - a Q&A session with Ofgem & Ofwat; Innovation: Digital utilities and the customer interface; Sustainability and climate change resilience; Meet the Buyers - a Q&A session with major energy and water users DAY 2: NETWORK THEATRE SESSIONS INCLUDE Regulation update; The future of innovation; The storage revolution; The data driven network; The future of gas networks; The network of the future; Future heat; The connected customer and the network of the future; Innovation and cross-vector thinking SHOW FEATURES • The Innovation Zone This popular feature, organised in association with the Energy Innovation Council, will showcase the latest game-changing innovations for the gas and electricity industries using technical pitches and live product demonstrations. • The Streetworks Village The interactive streetworks village will involve a wide range of streetworks solutions providers demonstrating their products on a patchwork of specially-constructed streets. • The Network Zone Come along for insights and networking into the wholesale energy market from Network, the dedicated title for electricity, gas and heat distribution professionals. • The Outdoor Demo Zone Take a breath of fresh air while watching live product demonstrations outdoors from a host of Utility Week Live exhibitors. Who's transforming utilities? As we approach Utility Week Live, the show's associated media brands Utility Week, WWT, WET News and Network will be working together to identify the top ten individuals and the top ten technologies that are transforming utilities. Who is driving business change? Who has embraced innovation? Which technologies will enable utilities to deliver essential services in the face of changing models of consumption and the demands of sustainability? The people and technologies you highlight will be showcased in Utility Week, WWT, WET News and Network over the coming months, and celebrated on stage at Utility Week Live. Who do you want to hear from most, and which technologies are changing your business for the better? Let us know by visiting www. utilityweeklive.co.uk/whos- transforming-utilities. MORE Winning combination: On 22 May, the day before Utility Week live 2017 kicks off, Network will hold its first ever awards ceremony in Birmingham at the Energy Systems Catapult. These awards celebrate innovations that are helping to deliver a safe and resilient transformation of our energy system. Entries open in January.

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