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NETWORK / 32 / DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 T ransformation and flexibility are the two headline themes of Utility Week Live, which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 23-24 May 2017 bigger and better than ever. Today's utilities must rise to the challenges of changing models of consumption and competition, the demands of sustainability and extreme weather, and political and economic upheaval. All these require a new approach from the essential businesses of delivering water, gas and electricity to UK homes and businesses. Transformation The top themes for discussion at Utility Week Live 2017 are not optional interests for utilities, but the key to survival and success. Transformation and flexibility KEY figurEs • £791 million: The amount visiting companies are expected to spend in 2016 with exhibitors. • The show is attended by all of of Britain's water and energy companies, and network operators. • Last year's show had more than 100 speakers, 150 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors, the 2017 event promises to grow this still further. and flexibility are therefore not optional for utilities, but the key to survival and success. Utility Week Live 2017 will bring together these businesses with their supply chains and other stakeholders to explore the new models of thinking and operating that are demanded by this challenging environment. With last year's show featuring more than 100 speakers, 150 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors, the 2017 event promises to to be even bigger. The pan-utility keynote conference sessions will feature top utility leaders debating EVENT PREVIEW

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