PfW Annual Conference:
The Human Edge: Leadership, AI and Inclusive Progress
Venue: County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 7PB and streamed online
Date: 11 November 2026
Time: 09:30–18:00
Overview
The 2026 POWERful Women Annual Conference will focus on the bold action, collaboration and accountability needed across the energy sector to secure lasting progress on gender diversity and inclusion.
With just four years remaining to meet the 40% by 2030 target, the conference will bring together the industry for a day of discussion, insight and practical tools to help organisations, and the wider sector, embed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at the heart of business.
Now in its 12th year, this flagship event will convene senior leaders, DEI professionals and changemakers from across the energy sector and beyond. Attendees will take part in thought-provoking panel discussions, expert-led workshops and valuable networking opportunities.
Programme
This year's conference will focus on Inclusive Leadership and AI. During lunch, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a ‘Lunch and Learn’ session exploring the gender pension gap. In the afternoon, a series of workshops will be available for EDI professionals, women working across the sector, and male allies.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09.30 | Registration and Coffee |
| 10.00 | Welcome Address Monica Collings OBE, POWERful Women Chair |
| 10.10 | Ministerial Address |
| 10.20 | Launch of POWERful Leaders’ Coalition Annual Report 2026 Miya Paolucci, POWERful Women Leaders’ Coalition Chair & UK CEO, Engie |
| 10.35 | Coffee & networking |
| 11.05 | SESSION 1 |
| 12.05 | Lunch & networking |
| 12.30 | Lunch & Learn – Understanding the gender pension gap Susan Hope, Business Development Director, Scottish Widows |
| 13.35 | SESSION 2 |
| 14.35 | Coffee & Networking |
| 15.00 | Workshops - Delegates choose one of five workshops running concurrently. 1. Balancing the Moral and Commercial Value of EDI Dan Robertson, Managing Director, FAIRER Consulting 2. Responsible AI and EDI: Risk, Realities and Opportunities Workshop Gita Singham-Willis - AI & Digital Tech Founder & NED and, Andrea Marshall Webb - Managing Director, Credera 3. Communicating Your Value with Confidence and Credibility Sally Spicer, Co-Founder, Talent Included 4. How To Stand Out as a Candidate in the Age of AI Katy Hall, Global Head of Diversity, NES Fircroft 5. Menopause Matters: How Men Can Be Better Allies at Work Mark Sproston, Author, The Menopause Survival Guide (For Men) |
| 16.00 | Drinks reception - Special guest entertainment |
| 18.00 | Event close |
Bring a Male Ally
This year we encourage you to bring along a male ally who will benefit from hearing the discussions, participating in one of our workshops, and networking
Registration fees:
In-person: £180.00 (includes plenary sessions + access to a workshop)
Virtual: free (gives access to plenary sessions only)
To register, please follow the link: Begin Registration: POWERful Women Annual Conference
If your company is interested in supporting our conference, please contact Georgina Worrall - [email protected]
