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Tuesday 8 December 2026 (10.30 – 16.00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drapers\u2019 Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2DQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join MEUC President Lord Robin Teverson, MEUC Members and Supporters for a day of discussion, experienced industry insight and networking on the issues shaping energy strategy in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed for the MEUC community, serving large, medium and multi-site estates, this special event will hear expert views during an afternoon lunch on the current and future energy market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outline Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Lunch Members\u2019 Energy and Water Strategy Forum (10.30 – 12.10)<\/strong>
Members and invited guests only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.30<\/td>Arrival, Coffee and Private Networking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10.45<\/td>MEUC Members\u2019 Energy and Water Strategy Forum<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10.50<\/td>Opening Context<\/strong>
A short framing session on the main issues now facing major energy users, including energy costs, market reform, infrastructure delivery, resilience, flexibility, data, procurement strategy water market pressures and decarbonisation credibility.
Robin Hale, Chief Executive, MEUC<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
11.00<\/td>Discussion Themes<\/strong>
What are the biggest unresolved questions for major energy users?
A structured discussion on the pressures now affecting energy strategy, including cost competitiveness, non-commodity exposure, grid access, water market performance, resilience, flexibility and internal investment confidence.
What should we ask senior policy, system and industry thinkers over lunch?
Members and invited guests identify the questions they most want explored during the President\u2019s Lunch.
Facilitated by:<\/em>
Eddie Proffitt, Technical Director, MEUC
Richard Koszykowski, Energy Adviser, MEUC
Karma Loveday, Water Adviser, MEUC<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
12.00<\/td>Building the Lunch Debate<\/strong>
The strongest themes from the morning session are drawn together to shape the live polling, questions and debate after lunch.<\/td><\/tr>
12.10<\/td>Session close<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Then on to<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEUC President\u2019s Lunch (12.15 – 15.45)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.15<\/td>Arrival,<\/strong> Drinks and Networking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
12.45<\/td>Guests Seated<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
13.05<\/td>Welcome and Introduction<\/strong>
Peter Roper, Chairman, MEUC<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
13.10<\/td>President’s Address<\/strong>
Lord Teverson, President, MEUC<\/em>
A short address on energy costs, competitiveness, resilience, clean power delivery and the need for major users to have a stronger voice in the next phase of energy policy.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Starters served<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
13.45<\/td>First Address<\/strong>
Exploring the forces shaping the UK’s energy future, including affordability, competitiveness, investment, resilience and the evolving policy landscape. This opening perspective will consider the wider economic and strategic context for major energy users, highlighting the conditions needed to support long-term planning, confidence and industrial growth through the next phase of the energy transition.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Main course served<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
14.30<\/td>Second Address<\/strong>
Considering how innovation, digital technologies and new approaches to energy management are reshaping the energy system. Looking beyond today’s challenges, this strategic perspective will consider the opportunities for major energy users to make better-informed decisions, improve resilience and play a more active role in the transition to a smarter, more flexible energy future.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dessert served<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
15.05<\/td>Questions, Polling and Debate<\/strong>
A structured discussion shaped by the morning Members\u2019 Energy Strategy Forum.
Live polling will be used to test the room\u2019s priorities and focus the debate on what major energy users need from policy, markets, suppliers, networks and their own organisations.
Moderated by Robin Hale, Chief Executive, MEUC<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Coffee and Mince Pies<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
15.35<\/td>Closing Reflections<\/strong>
Lord Teverson, President, MEUC<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Networking<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
16.00<\/td>Event close<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Please register your interest in attending the President’s Lunch below:
(Please note attendance at this event is limited <\/p>\n\n\n

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