Katie Davies | Head of Energy and Infrastructure Policy
techUK

Katie is Head of Energy and Infrastructure Policy at techUK, leading work spanning energy demand and costs, grid connections, strategic planning, heat networks, and digitalisation in both energy and water. Katie joined techUK from Seahorse Environmental, where she led sustainability-centred public affairs and communications campaigns, with a focus on clean tech, renewable energy, low-carbon transport, and water regulation. Before that, she was a journalist at IJGlobal, reporting on renewable energy mergers and acquisitions.

Appearances:

Connected Britain 2026 - Day 1 @ 10:55

Modernising the grid: The digital utility roadmap

How is better connectivity and real-time data integration transforming the management of utility assets and improving customer experience?
With EV chargers and data centres now legally classed as "critical infrastructure," how do we protect our utility networks from digital threats?
How are AI and IoT optimising grid efficiency and supporting long-term sustainability goals?
What commercial and technical frameworks are required to build scalable networks capable of supporting connected devices and assets?

Moderator: Katie Davies, Head of Energy and Infrastructure Policy, techUK