We’re delighted to continue our sponsorship of Energy UK’s Lightning Bolt Talks series, with the next event taking place on Tuesday, 18 November at The Fable, 52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD. This evening promises to deliver fresh perspectives on how data innovation can drive meaningful change across the UK energy sector.
Featured Speaker from Engage Consulting
We’re proud to announce that David Speake, will be speaking at the upcoming Lightning Bolt Talks. Policy vs pestering: replacing more meters – After a decade of smart rollout, millions of meters still need replacing. More than ever, there is tension between delivering policy and repeated customer contact at scale. How much is too much?
David is a Lead Consultant at Engage Consulting and has worked in energy policy and regulation for 20 years. For a good chunk of this time, he has been involved in meter replacement programmes for energy suppliers, observing the various challenges in making smart rollout a reality.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: The Fable, 52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD
Why Attend?
The energy sector stands at a pivotal moment. From supporting consumers through challenging times to accelerating our journey towards Net Zero, the need for innovative thinking has never been greater. The Lightning Bolt Talks bring together thought leaders from the energy, policy, and adjacent sectors to share actionable insights on harnessing data to understand, explain, and improve energy management across the UK.
This dynamic format features time-limited talks from diverse speakers across different policy areas, ensuring a wealth of perspectives and practical takeaways in one engaging evening.
- Andy Hackett, Centre for Net Zero – Topic: Dynamic public charging
- Emily Tench, PermitPal – Topic: Rebuilding Britain’s ability to build
- Rebecca Rosling, EDF Energy – Topic: EDF’s great work on flexibility trials
- David Speake, Engage Consulting – Topic: Policy vs pestering: replacing more meters
Register Now
As exclusive sponsors of the Lightning Bolt Talks series, Engage Consulting remains committed to fostering the innovative discussions that will shape our industry’s future. These events provide an invaluable platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaborative problem-solving; essential elements in navigating the complex challenges and opportunities ahead. Reserve your place here.
Getting There
By Tube:
- Farringdon Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) – 5-minute walk
- City Thameslink Station – 3-minute walk
- St Paul’s Station (Central line) – 7-minute walk
- Chancery Lane Station (Central line) – 8-minute walk
By Bus: Several routes stop nearby on Holborn Viaduct and Farringdon Street, including routes 8, 17, 25, 45, 46, 63, 341, and 521.
By Car: Limited metered parking is available on nearby streets. The nearest car parks include:
- Saffron Hill Car Park (EC1N 8SX) – 5-minute walk
- Smithfield Car Park (EC1A 9LH) – 8-minute walk
