
Women in New Energy 2026
Purpose in Practise: Energy's Next Chapter
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 | P&J Live, Aberdeen | 08:45 – 16:30
The future of the energy industry will be shaped by the people working within it, including those in the room at Women in New Energy 2026.
Hosted in Aberdeen, this year’s conference brings together carefully curated sessions and expert perspectives to help professionals across the sector discover, develop and put their purpose into action during a time of unprecedented change and opportunity.
This year, we’re moving the conversation beyond discussion and into practical action. Whether you’re taking your first steps, developing leadership skills, or exploring new areas of the energy sector, the conference will provide inspiration, insight and actionable guidance.
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The Agenda
10:05 - 10:50
Session 1 - Powering New Energy: Digital Innovation & AI Driving the UK Transition, hosted by Beena Sharma, Women in New Energy, CCU International & Into Net Zero
13.20 - 14:05
Session 3 - Re-Energising Scotland: Women Shaping the Future of Scottish Energy, hosted by POWERful Women
16:30
Event close
Sessions
Keynote Speaker
Tara Signh
CEO, RenewableUK
Powering New Energy: Digital Innovation & AI Driving the UK Transition
Hosted by Beena Sharma
Beena Sharma
CEO & Founder, CCU International and Co-Founder Into NetZero & Women in New Nergy
Christina Horspool
Founder and Strategic Advisor, Company Connecterra Ltd.
Heather Hutcheon
Legal Director, Pinsent Masons
Sam Mathew
Senior Industry Advisor - Energy & Utilities (UK), Microsoft
Pathways in Energy: A Dual‑Perspective Fireside Chat
Hosted by Erikka Askeland
Erikka Askeland
News Editor, Energy Voice
Abidah Ilya
Principal Engineer, DNV
Pippa Shay
Degree Apprentice, DNV
Re-Energising Scotland: Women Shaping the Future of Scottish Energy
Hosted by POWERful Women
Katharine Descamps
Offshore Wind Development Leader, JERA Nex bp and Ambassador, POWERful Women
Stuart Payne
Chief Executive, North Sea Transition Authority
Carla Riddell
Chief Technical Officer, Serica Energy
Susie Lind
Partner at CMS, Chair of Scottish Renewables, Director of RenewableUK and Co-Founder of Women in Wind
The Human Side of Energy: Mental Health, Equity and How we Drive for Change
Hosted by Annabel Sall
Annabel Sall
CEO, ThinkPR and Co-Founder, Women in New Energy
Shabnum Hanif
Managing Director, IntrospeXion
David McGuire
Senior HSE Advisor, Elemental Energies
Natasha Howlett
Emissions & Climate Manager, Xodus

Women in New Energy by Energy Voice
Women in New Energy is an Energy Voice initiative that aims to bring together people of all genders from across the energy landscape to share knowledge through networking, mentoring and collaboration.
As the first word in energy reporting for the UK, we aim to give more diverse voices a platform to talk about their role in the energy industry and how to encourage diversity within the future of UK energy.
Explore our Community of Learning
The Women in New Energy community of learning is available exclusively to Energy Voice and E-FWD members.
Enjoy exclusive masterclass content, designed to grow your career and expand your skillsets, delivered by industry experts including Men for Inclusion, ThinkPR, Sepi Golzari-Munro and Beena Sharma.
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