Famous faces feature at The Energy Event

Well known names from the world of broadcasting and business are among those who have agreed to speak at this year's Energy Insight theatre, which takes place during The Energy Event 2011 (13 to14 September, NEC Birmingham).

The Energy Insight Theatre provides a forum for debate and discussion of key issues affecting energy pricing, risk, and the reduction of carbon. Energy Insight, brings together experts and commentators in the fields of economics, climate change, energy policy and security, nuclear industry, demand management and carbon reduction.

Day one of the conference will be chaired by BBC Radio 4's Today programme presenter, John Humphrys. Using an informal, 'chatshow' format, he will chair discussions with key European energy industry figures on topics such as electricity market reform, energy pricing and the prospects for nuclear energy.

Also on day one, UK business woman, Karren Brady will be a guest speaker on the topic of 'Effecting Change' in business.Her presentation will look at how to positively influence organisational change, beginning at boardroom level, in relation to energy management.

Guest speaker on day two of the conference is Lord Digby Jones, author of the recently-published book Fixing Britain. Lord Jones' presentation is called 'Putting Britain at the heart of global change' and will discuss the need for UK business to promote a culture of innovation and readiness in order to adapt for the changes required in the move toward a low-carbon society.

Each session held at the Energy Insight Theatre examines contentious issues and aims to ensure that attendees leave with a sense of how to position their organisation's medium term energy strategy to keep costs low and reduce energy risk. Delegates are also given the opportunity to put their questions to energy experts.

Early registration is advised to secure a seminar place. For further information, please visit: www.theenergyevent.com.

IP&E's July/August issue will include an in-depth preview of The Energy Event 2011.