Event Programme

Morning Session: The Future of Electrical Contracting

9:30 - Delegate Arrival
10:15 - Welcome by BBC Broadcaster, Rob Smith
10:20 - ECA President, Glenn Grant's opening remarks
10:25 - Future opportunities for electrical contractors - Where AI and electrification of everything could take us - Georgie Barrat - tech journalist, TV presenter and AI keynote speaker
10:55 - Changes to the world of electrical contracting - the opportunities - EU initiatives on AI, examples of good practice across Europe and managing supply resilience in businesses - Julie Beaufils - Secretary General, EuropeOn
11:15 - Managing complexity - projects of the future - Simon Capparella, Data Centre Senior Design Manager, EMEA, Chris Sadler, Solar Expert, Kimbletech, Chris Catterick, SES Engineering
11:45 - Your chance to understand the opportunities ahead - Q&A Panel: Georgie Barrat, Julie Beaufils, Simona Capparella, Chris Sadler, Chris Catterick
12:15 - Lunch - Will be served in the Interactive Exhibition Area, including interviews and films

Afternoon Session: Making it Real - How to Seize the Opportunities

13:30 - What electrical contracting businesses need to do right now! - Quickfire presentations facilitated by Rob Smith - Chris Wright, Powercor, Chris Jenkins, RDM/EFT Consult, Yselkla Farmer, British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers' Association (BEAMA)
14:00 - Powering your business for future success - Leading growth experts talk about what really works and strategies for scaling up your business - Professor Paula Whitehouse, University of Aston, Professor Mark Hart, University of Warwick Business School in discussion with Ruth Devine MBE, Managing Director, SJD Associates
14:45 - ECA Managing Director Andrew Eldred's final reflections

Celebratory 125th Anniversary Drinks Reception

15:00 - Exhibition area for drinks and networking reception joining VIP guests
16:00 - Event ends with opportunity to visit the Science Museum