Women in new energy

2025 Women in New Energy: Our Biggest Event Yet

Back for its third year — and better than ever.

Our 2025 Women in New Energy event is expanding into a full-day experience designed to empower, connect, and inspire. We've listened to your feedback and this year we're bringing you more voices, deeper insights, and greater opportunities to grow within the energy sector.

Join a vibrant and diverse community of pioneers, professionals, and allies driving change across the energy industry.

What to Expect:

🎤 Headline Keynote Speakers – Hear from leading voices shaping the future of energy.
🔄 4 Interactive Breakout Sessions – Dive deep into the topics that matter most to you.
🔥 Fireside Chats – Candid conversations with changemakers leading by example.
🌐 Curated Networking Opportunities – Make meaningful connections across the sector.
🎙️ 2 Dynamic Panel Discussions – Explore the challenges and opportunities ahead.
🌟 Inspiring Stories – Real experiences from women—and their supporters—driving change.

More Connections. More Inspiration. More Momentum.

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The Agenda

08:45

Registration

09:30

Welcome
Erikka Askeland, News Editor, Energy Voice

09:35

Keynote
A conversation with Centrica's Chris O'Shea and Energy Voice's Jessica Mills-Davies

10:00

Fireside chat: What are the traditional North Sea industries doing to support the transition?
Erikka Askeland is joined by Jenni Whitfield - NSTA, Emily Taylor - OEUK and Nicola Macleod - D2Zero

10:30

Panel Session: The role and importance of energy transition technologies in achieving net zero
Chaired by Beena Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder CCU International, Into Net Zero, Women in New Energy. Featuring special guests, Susie Lind - Bluefloat, Susan Mackenzie - Spirit Energy, James Yard - Expro, Hedwig Sietsma - Fugro

11:30

Breakout workshop sessions 1 & 2
Participate in one of two workshops hosted by Men for Inclusion and DNV, or use this time to network

DNV: Exploring intersectionality and women in the workplace
Men for Inclusion: Unlocking Inclusive Leadership: A Taster of the ADUCE Methodology

12:15

Lunch

13:00

Fireside chat: Inspiring story
Erikka Askeland is joined by Flipping the Barrel to discuss the similarities and differences in attitudes to energy across the pond

13:30

Breakout workshop sessions 3 & 4
Participate in one of two workshops hosted by Scottish Enterprise and SSEN, or use this time to network

SSEN: Career Progression - how women can fulfil their full potential in the energy sector
Scottish Enterprise: Global opportunities in energy transition

14:15

Panel session: How to advocate for diversity in your workplace
Chaired by Annabel Sall, CEO and Founder of ThinkPR, Women in New Energy. Special guests, Fiona Reeks - Unique Group, Billy Alexander - A-ND, Emma Behjat - AXIS and Gillian Harrington - Pinsent Masons.

15:15

Closing remarks from Beena Sharma

15:20

Networking including drinks and canapes

16:00

Event finishes