Utility Week Live 2027 – Birmingham, United Kingdom

What to expect

Utility Week Live 2027 is Europe’s only pan-utility exhibition and the UK’s leading exhibition for the energy and water sectors. After a record-breaking show in 2026, the event returns to the NEC Birmingham with a completely new show experience designed to connect suppliers directly with utility buyers controlling over £14 billion in annual spend.

This is the one place where the whole UK utilities sector turns up together. The show is built around how utilities actually buy, with seven dedicated zones that match buyers and sellers. Hundreds of industry leaders gather across eight stages, including the popular Utility Week Keynote Stage, to tackle the biggest challenges facing gas, electricity and water.

You can expect a highly focused business environment. More than 4,500 energy and water professionals attend over two days for cross-sector collaboration and award-winning content. One hundred percent of UK utilities attend, and more than half of the audience holds budget responsibility. The exhibition brings together 200+ exhibitors showcasing the market’s leading technologies and solutions, alongside immersive features and live demonstrations.

The new zone structure for this edition includes Asset Management, Capital Projects, Customer, Digital, Environment, Flexibility and Storage, and Workforce. Each zone is built around a buying community, so you are speaking directly with the specialists, engineers and leaders who shape how their organisation invests, from technical evaluators through to the people who sign contracts. With a ready-built stand package including AMP walling, carpet and name-board, plus unlimited Visit Connect licences for lead scanning and year-round multi-channel marketing support, you can turn up and do business while the organiser handles the rest.

Event dates

• Event Dates: May 25–26, 2027
• Event Timings: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM on Day One, 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM on Day Two
• Edition: Utility Week Live 2027
• Frequency: Annual
• Venue: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK
• Organiser: Faversham House Ltd / Utility Week
• Contact Email: charlottepattenden@fav-house.com
• Official Website: https://www.utilityweeklive.co.uk/

All exhibition, conference sessions and networking activities take place within these two core days. Registration opens in December and the content programme launches in early January.

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Venue & exhibition site

Utility Week Live 2027 takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom. The NEC is the UK’s largest exhibition venue and is located 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre at the heart of the UK motorway network, with excellent transport links and extensive on-site facilities.

For this edition the show will occupy Halls 17 and 18, which have hosted the event in recent years. These halls provide a modern, interconnected exhibition space ideal for large-scale utility technology displays, live demos and immersive features. The venue offers 18 halls and 32 conference suites nationally, with facilities including free Wi-Fi for visitors, award-winning catering, and fully accessible exhibition halls.

The NEC site includes 16,500 parking spaces with electronic signage, free shuttle buses between car parks and halls during exhibitions, and a direct connection to Birmingham International Station via covered walkway and free Air-Rail Link. The venue is operated by the NEC Group and hosts over 500 events and 2.4 million visitors annually.

Your stand is ready-built as standard, with AMP walling, carpet and name-board included, allowing you to focus on making connections. All stand visitor data is delivered directly to your CRM for easy follow-up, and exhibiting companies are featured across multiple campaigns reaching over 180,000 contacts before the show even opens.

Full event programme

The full event programme for Utility Week Live 2027 will be the biggest-ever content programme across eight stages, featuring more than 250 expert speakers over two days.

The seven new zones form the backbone of the programme. Each zone is designed around buying priorities, making it easier for visitors to find solutions and for suppliers to be discovered by organisations already looking for what they offer. The zones are Asset Management, Capital Projects, Customer, Digital, Environment, Flexibility and Storage, and Workforce. Eight stages match these zones, offering a thought leadership platform to reach an audience that takes what they have learned back to the front line and puts it into action.

The popular Utility Week Keynote Stage returns, featuring industry CEOs alongside regulatory and policy leaders. Content themes include infrastructure delivery, digital rollout, discovery and implementation of innovation, net zero priorities, grid expansion, flexibility markets, customer vulnerability and affordability, and workforce transformation.

Beyond the main stages, the show floor features immersive show features, live technology demonstrations, and dedicated innovation zones such as the Isle Innovation Zone with Riverside Chats on topics like Green Hydrogen and the Opportunities Across Energy and Water Sectors. The exhibition, technical seminars and keynote plenary sessions are designed to bring collaborative innovation to life.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

Utility Week Live hosts the biggest line-up of utilities C-suite leaders in the show’s history, and the upcoming edition will continue that tradition.

The 2026 edition hosted insights from James Earl, Chief Executive of Future Energy Networks, Mark Thurston, Chief Executive of Anglian Water, Jodie Giles, Programme Director of Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund at Innovate UK, Heidi Mottram, Chief Executive of Northumbrian Water, and many others covering the most pressing topics in UK utilities.

For 2025 and 2026, headline speakers have included Juergen Maier, Chair of GB Energy, who kicked off content on the keynote stage, Iain Coucher, Chair of Ofwat, Mark McAllister, Chair of Ofgem, Beth Martin, Director of Customer Protection and Retail Markets at Ofgem, Jo Nettleton, Chief Regulator at the Environment Agency, Chris Norbury, Chief Executive of EON, Carol Cairns, Chief Asset Officer at Portsmouth Water, Bill Bullen, Chief Executive of Utilita, and Matt Wheeldon, Director of Infrastructure Development at Wessex Water.

The 2026 speaker faculty also includes senior leaders such as Nitesh Alagh, Head of Asset Intelligence and Digital Engineering at National Gas, Suleman Alli, Director at UK Power Networks, Paul Auckland, Head of Regulation and DSO at SP Electricity North West, Ruth Barden, Director of Environmental Solutions at Wessex Water, Melissa Tallack from Northumbrian Water Group with over 30 years in operations, scientific, engineering and data, and leaders from National Grid, Northern Powergrid, SSEN, Arup, Energy Systems Catapult and many more.

The programme for this edition launches in early January, with new speakers from energy retailers, water companies, regulators and technology innovators to be announced.

Conference sessions & tracks

Conference sessions and tracks are organised around the seven buying zones and the eight stages that match them.

Asset Management Track focuses on asset intelligence, digital engineering, maintenance optimisation and long-term asset planning for gas, electricity and water networks.

Capital Projects Track covers infrastructure delivery, Great Grid Partnership, major project delivery, supply chain management and construction skills.

Customer Track addresses customer service, vulnerability, affordability, credit management, inclusivity and the future of retail markets, with sessions on customer protection and consumer experience.

Digital Track explores enterprise data, analytics and AI, digital transformation, virtual energy systems, data sharing infrastructure, sector digitalisation and cybersecurity.

Environment Track covers environmental planning and governance, carbon management, climate resilience, water resources and environmental solutions.

Flexibility and Storage Track is a major focus, including inclusion and equity in flexibility, unlocking flexibility for all, flexibility forecasting, flexibility markets and storage solutions to avoid a two-tier system and ensure an equitable marketplace.

Workforce Track looks at resourcing, skills, EDI, learning and development, workforce transformation and the future of work in utilities.

Each track includes keynote interviews, panel debates, case studies and interactive Riverside Chats, with content shared for the first time at Utility Week Live.

Session times & schedule

The daily schedule is designed to maximise learning and business meetings across two busy days.

Morning Opening begins with hall opening and registration from early morning. The exhibition floor opens for networking and product viewing, with content starting shortly after on the Keynote Stage and zone theatres.

Mid-Morning to Afternoon Content Blocks run in parallel across eight stages. Previous editions have featured sessions from late morning through mid-afternoon, with topics rotating by zone to allow visitors to plan their day around buying priorities.

Lunch and Networking takes place on the show floor with catering outlets in Halls 17 and 18 and surrounding Piazza areas. The compact layout makes it easy to move between theatres and stands.

Afternoon Sessions and Innovation Zones continue with dedicated features such as the Isle Innovation Zone, with agenda items including Riverside Chats and interactive discussions.

Closing and Evening Networking sees the exhibition remain open for final meetings, with informal networking continuing in NEC hotels and onsite bars. The show closes earlier on the second day to allow for breakdown.

Ticket types & registration

Utility Week Live 2027 is free to attend for utility professionals, with registration opening in December.

Visitor Ticket provides full two-day access to the exhibition, all seven zones, eight stages, technical seminars, keynote plenary sessions and immersive features. Based on previous editions, the ticket price is $0 USD. Registration is via https://www.utilityweeklive.co.uk/ through the Register for Free portal. The exhibition, technical seminars and keynote plenary sessions are all free to attend for eligible visitors.

Keynote Conference and Panel Discussions in some previous formats required a paid ticket for premium conference access, while the exhibition and seminars remained free. For this edition, all eight stages are positioned as thought leadership platforms within the free-to-attend model, with full details in the new brochure.

Exhibitor Package includes ready-built stand with AMP walling, carpet and name-board, unlimited Visit Connect licences for lead scanning, CRM data delivery, and year-round multi-channel marketing support including press releases, website coverage and social media promotion. Pricing is available on application via the sales team and varies by package size. Utility Week Members benefit from accessible rates across each package. Based on previous exhibitor feedback, pricing converts to a competitive USD rate for UK exhibitions.

For enquiries, contact charlottepattenden@fav-house.com or the sales lounge via the official website.

Registration deadlines

Registration opens in December for free visitor tickets, with early registration strongly recommended to receive updates on the content programme launching in early January and to be featured in pre-show campaigns reaching over 180,000 contacts.

Content Programme Launch takes place in early January, when the keynote programme and zone agendas are published.

Exhibitor Booking Deadline for prime positions in Halls 17 and 18 closes well in advance, as the show regularly hosts 200+ exhibitors and space is allocated on a first-come basis. The new brochure with all packages is available via the website.

Visitor Registration Cut-off remains open until the final day, with onsite registration also available at the NEC Piazza for eligible industry professionals.

Marketing Support Start begins from the moment you sign up as an exhibitor, with press releases and website coverage included.

Exhibitor list & major companies

Utility Week Live 2027 will feature 200+ exhibitors showcasing the market’s leading technologies and solutions across energy and water.

The exhibitor base includes utility operators, solution providers, regulators and infrastructure specialists. Previous editions have featured major technology providers, digital and AI specialists, infrastructure contractors, asset management platforms, customer service and billing providers, and innovation consultancies.

Typical exhibitors include companies such as Egeplast, Reinert-Ritz, Osmose Europe, Skewb, Pipetech, Murphy Geospatial, Team UAV, Southern Water, Capgemini, Plexflow Renewables, Virgin Media O2, Journey4, United Utilities and many more, reflecting the full spectrum of gas, electricity and water supply chains.

The show also features dedicated innovation partners such as Isle Utilities, which hosts the Isle Innovation Zone with a full line-up of speakers and sessions on green hydrogen and innovation journeys.

Exhibitors praise the event as the only pan-utility event where you can meet key players under one roof, with feedback highlighting busy days with high-quality visitors, good networking and quality engagement. The full exhibitor list for this edition is published on https://www.utilityweeklive.co.uk/ closer to the show.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The exhibition is hosted in Halls 17 and 18 at the NEC Birmingham, a modern and well-connected part of the venue complex.

Halls 17 and 18 provide a large open floorplate ideal for utility technology displays, including large equipment, digital demos and immersive features. The halls are interconnected and located close to the Piazza and Atrium for easy access to catering and meeting spaces.

Seven Dedicated Zones are built into the floor plan, each built around buying priorities: Asset Management, Capital Projects, Customer, Digital, Environment, Flexibility and Storage, and Workforce. This zoning makes it easier for visitors to find solutions and for exhibitors to be discovered.

Eight Stages match the zones, plus the popular Utility Week Keynote Stage, offering thought leadership platforms throughout the halls.

Sales Lounge and Networking Areas are located on the show floor, providing meeting points for exhibitors and visitors. Ready-built stands with AMP walling, carpet and name-board are standard.

The official floor plan and exhibitor locator are available via the website and event app once registration opens in December.

Networking & business meetings

Networking and business meetings are central to Utility Week Live’s proposition as a place to turn up and do business.

The show provides two days of direct access to utility buyers who authorise and influence more than $18 billion USD in annual spend. More than half the audience holds budget responsibility, meaning exhibitors are building qualified conversations into a pipeline with provable ROI long after the show ends.

Networking features include direct access to new and existing prospects on the show floor, with exhibitors positioned alongside the utilities themselves. The event’s multi-channel campaign featuring exhibitor press releases, website coverage and social media promotion maximises visibility before the show opens.

Lead generation is supported by unlimited Visit Connect licences for every stand, enabling maximum lead scanning, with all stand visitor data delivered directly to CRM for easy follow-up. The show floor also includes immersive features and live demonstrations that naturally create conversation points.

Evening networking continues in NEC onsite hotels and bars, with many exhibitors hosting receptions and dinners.

Industry sectors & highlights

Industry sectors represented cover the entire pan-utility spectrum across energy and water.

Energy Sector includes electricity transmission and distribution, gas distribution, future energy networks, flexibility markets, renewable integration and net zero delivery.

Water Sector includes water and wastewater utilities, water resources, environmental solutions, asset management and customer services.

Digital and Innovation includes enterprise data, analytics, AI, digital transformation, virtual energy systems, data sharing infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Infrastructure and Capital Projects includes capital project delivery, supply chain and commercial management, great grid partnerships and construction.

Customer and Regulation includes customer vulnerability, affordability, customer protection, retail markets and regulatory policy from Ofwat, Ofgem and Environment Agency.

Highlights for this edition include seven new zones designed to connect suppliers directly with buyers, eight stages of content, 4,500+ professionals, 250+ expert speakers, and a focus on infrastructure delivery, digital rollout, innovation discovery and net zero priorities. The show’s purpose is to represent the whole sector and demonstrate how the industry is working together to deliver the ambitions of the centre of excellence.

Event rules & visitor information

Utility Week Live is a professional trade exhibition with clear visitor information.

Trade Only Policy – the exhibition and conference are aimed at energy and water professionals, including policy makers, asset owners and operators, delivery partners and innovators. Registration requires business details.

Badge Policy – all attendees including visitors, exhibitors, press and speakers must hold a valid badge and be registered for the current show either pre-show or onsite. Badges must be worn at all times within Halls 17 and 18.

Conduct Policy – the organiser expects professional and respectful behaviour. The show promotes inclusion and equity, particularly in flexibility markets to ensure accessible and equitable marketplaces.

Photography Policy – official photography takes place throughout the show. By attending, you consent to being filmed for promotional purposes.

Contact Information – for exhibiting, speaking or sponsorship enquiries, contact via https://www.utilityweeklive.co.uk/ and email charlottepattenden@fav-house.com. Registration enquiries are handled via the official registration portal.

How to get there

Utility Week Live 2027 takes place at NEC, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK.

By Car – the NEC is at the heart of the UK motorway network, 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre, with direct access via M42 and M6 motorways. Follow electronic signage to Halls 17 and 18 parking areas. Once parked, take a free shuttle bus or walk via signposted footpaths.

By Train – Birmingham International Station is directly connected to the NEC via covered walkway and free Air-Rail Link. Direct services run from London Euston, Birmingham New Street and across the UK, making rail a convenient option.

By Air – Birmingham Airport is adjacent to the NEC and Birmingham International Station, with free monorail link providing easy access for international visitors.

By Bus – public bus services operate regularly to the NEC from Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Local Navigation – use postcode B40 1NT for navigation and follow signs for Utility Week Live upon arrival.

Public transport & parking

Public transport and parking at the NEC are extensive and designed for large-scale events.

Parking includes 16,500 spaces available across well-signposted car parks with electronic signage directing you to specific areas for Halls 17 and 18. Parking is chargeable with pre-bookable options including NEC Express car parks via parking.thenec.co.uk. EV charging spaces are available in designated areas.

Shuttle Buses are free and always running between car parks and halls when there is an exhibition taking place, including services to Halls 17 and 18.

Train and Air-Rail Link provides hassle-free access from Birmingham International Station directly to the NEC, with the Air-Rail Link running every few minutes.

Accessibility includes pre-bookable accessible parking spaces, step-free access throughout Halls 17 and 18 and accessible facilities.

Additional Services include free Wi-Fi for visitors and on-site support throughout the event.

Accommodation areas

Accommodation near the NEC Birmingham is extensive due to proximity to Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Station.

Onsite and Immediate Vicinity includes hotels within walking distance of Halls 17 and 18 such as Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Crowne Plaza NEC, Premier Inn Birmingham NEC/Airport and Resorts World complex hotels. These offer chargeable onsite parking, restaurants, breakfast and free Wi-Fi and are ideal for exhibitors.

Birmingham International and Bickenhill Area includes hotels in Bickenhill near Birmingham International Airport just off the M42 motorway, with convenient shuttle access.

Birmingham City Centre including Broad Street and ICC hotels accessible via train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International, offering more evening entertainment options.

Coleshill and North Warwickshire offers B&Bs with secure parking and early breakfast options for exhibitors needing early access.

Early booking is essential as the NEC hosts multiple events concurrently and hotels sell out quickly during major shows.

Previous year’s highlights

Previous editions have demonstrated strong growth and record-breaking attendance.

Utility Week Live 2026 returned to the NEC Birmingham in Halls 17 and 18 with its biggest-ever content programme across seven new stages, featuring more than 175 to 250 expert speakers over two days, bringing together 4,000+ energy and water professionals for cross-sector collaboration and award-winning content. The 2025 edition featured headline speakers including the chairs of Ofwat and Ofgem and senior figures from Eon, Utilita, Wessex Water and Portsmouth Water, with GB Energy chair Juergen Maier kicking off the keynote stage.

Highlights have included immersive show features, live technology demonstrations, and dedicated innovation zones such as the Isle Innovation Zone with Riverside Chats on green hydrogen. The exhibition has featured 200+ exhibitors showcasing leading technologies, with exhibitor feedback praising busy days with high-quality visitors and high-quality talks.

Visitor feedback has highlighted the event as the only pan-utility event where you can meet key players under one roof with good quality speakers and networking opportunities, and as a great opportunity for multi-billion pound industries to gather over two lively days of networking and come face-to-face with key decision makers across gas, electricity and water sectors.

Official registration & tickets

Official registration and tickets are managed through the official website https://www.utilityweeklive.co.uk/.

Official Website: https://www.utilityweeklive.co.uk/
Registration: Free to attend – registration opens in December via the official portal
Organiser: Faversham House Ltd – Registered in the UK Registration number 00692570
Contact Email: charlottepattenden@fav-house.com
Venue: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK

Visitor attendance is free with registration opening in December and the content programme launching in early January. Exhibitor and sponsorship enquiries should be made via the website sales lounge and new brochure download. All stand packages include ready-built stand, unlimited lead scanning licences, CRM data delivery and year-round marketing support. Beware of third-party sites charging fees – the only official source is utilityweeklive.co.uk.