What is GRID UK?
Powering the future of UK energy infrastructure
GRID UK (GRID) is the UK's conference and business platform dedicated to the future of energy infrastructure. Bringing together network operators, government, regulators, investors, developers, technology providers and the wider supply chain, GRID provides a forum for collaboration, innovation and strategic discussion across the energy sector.
Organised by Meetings of Minds, the team behind AIR and Interchange, GRID supports the organisations responsible for planning, delivering and operating the infrastructure needed to build a secure, resilient and net zero energy system.
Why GRID was created
The UK's energy system is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Achieving net zero, strengthening energy security and meeting growing electricity demand will require unprecedented investment in transmission and distribution networks, renewable generation, energy storage and digital infrastructure.
At the same time, the sector faces complex challenges around planning, regulation, supply chains, skills, resilience and the pace of delivery.
GRID was created to provide a dedicated platform where these opportunities and challenges can be explored by the organisations responsible for designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining the UK's energy infrastructure. By bringing together decision-makers from across the industry, GRID encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation to help accelerate the UK's energy transition.
Who attends GRID?
GRID brings together senior professionals from across the UK energy infrastructure ecosystem, including:
Electricity transmission and distribution network operators
Energy developers and asset owners
Government departments and policymakers
Regulators
Infrastructure investors
Engineering, construction and consultancy firms
Technology and digital solution providers
Equipment manufacturers
Renewable energy specialists
Environmental and sustainability professionals
The event creates opportunities for collaboration between organisations responsible for shaping the UK's future energy system.
What topics does GRID cover?
GRID explores the issues driving the transformation of UK energy infrastructure, including:
Electricity transmission
Electricity distribution
Network resilience
Grid modernisation
Renewable energy integration
Battery energy storage
Grid flexibility
Digitalisation and AI
Cyber security
Infrastructure investment
Planning and consenting
Supply chain resilience
Skills and workforce development
Decarbonisation
Net zero delivery
Who organises GRID?
GRID is organised by Meetings of Minds, an events company specialising in conferences and business platforms that bring together leaders from the UK's infrastructure sectors.
Alongside GRID, Meetings of Minds also organises AIR, focused on aviation infrastructure, and Interchange, dedicated to major transport infrastructure. Together, these platforms create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation across industries critical to the UK's future growth.
Where does GRID take place?
GRID is held annually at ExCeL London, bringing together industry leaders for keynote presentations, panel discussions, exhibitions and networking focused on the future of UK energy infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GRID?
GRID is a UK conference and business platform dedicated to energy infrastructure, bringing together organisations responsible for planning, delivering and operating the networks that support the UK's transition to net zero.
Who should attend GRID?
GRID is designed for professionals working across electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, infrastructure investment, engineering, technology, regulation and government.
What makes GRID different?
GRID focuses specifically on the future of UK energy infrastructure, creating a forum where decision-makers can explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding investment, resilience, innovation and decarbonisation.
Who organises GRID?
GRID is Part of the Meetings of Minds portfolio.
GRID is organised by Meetings of Minds, alongside AIR UK and Interchange UK – three specialist business platforms supporting the UK's infrastructure sectors.