DSO conference - March 2026

We’re pleased to announce details of our next distribution system operation (DSO) conference which takes place at 10.00am – 3.30pm on Thursday 26 March at the Edwardian in Manchester.

'Social DSO: working for our stakeholders' will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in the future of energy, share best practice and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Helen Seagrave, Director of Local Energy, Great British Energy
• Andrew McIntosh, Director of Place, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
• Melanie Taylor, Head of Regional Energy Strategic Planning, NESO
• Dan Griffiths, Head of Low Carbon, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
• Stephanie Trubshaw, Chief Operating Officer, SP ENW
• Paul Auckland, Head of Economic Regulation and DSO, SP ENW

You’ll hear from our DSO team about how we’re working with businesses, community groups, public sectors and partner organisations to develop our social DSO fund, our flexibility services, our industry-leading active network management and how engaging with our stakeholders influences our forecasting and network development.

We’ll provide a comprehensive update on our progress over the past six months and a forward-looking view of what’s to come over the next six months. 

The session will include lunch and will end at 3.30pm followed by drinks and networking until 5.00pm.