Lunchtime Briefing

Lunchtime Briefing with Fintan Slye, Chief Executive, National Energy System Operator (NESO)

Join us for this Lunchtime Briefing exploring the future of Britain’s electricity and gas networks and how cross-sector collaboration can promote the government’s mission-led approach to energy policy.

Date & time

01 Apr 2025

12:00 - 14:00

Attendance type

Hybrid (Online and In Person)

Where

Central London and Virtual

Price

Free

Theme(s)

Net zero and sustainability

When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 12:30 – 13:30.

With the UK's energy landscape evolving to meet net zero targets, understanding the key priorities for grid transformation and the collaborative efforts driving this transition is essential. 

Join us for a lunchtime briefing with Fintan Slye, Chief Executive, National Energy System Operator (NESO), to explore NESO's role in shaping the UK's electricity and gas networks. 

By attending, you will: 

  • Gain insight into NESO's strategic priorities for transforming the UK's energy grid to support sustainability and net zero goals. 
  • Learn how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen energy security and improve efficiency. 
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities in building a sustainable and resilient energy system. 

 

Speaker

Fintan Slye is CEO of NESO. He joined NESO in 2018. Prior to this he was CEO of the EirGrid Group, the electricity system and market operator in Ireland and Northern Ireland. He has previously worked for McKinsey & Company and ESB Group. 

Fintan is both a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Ireland and the Energy Institute. He holds a Masters in Engineering Science and an MBA from University College Dublin.

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Date & time

01 Apr 2025

12:00 - 14:00

Attendance type

Hybrid (Online and In Person)

Where

Central London and Virtual

Price

Free

Theme(s)

Net zero and sustainability

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