POWERful Women Annual Conference 2025

POWERful Women is working towards a gender-balanced, diverse and inclusive UK energy sector fit for the energy transition. With just five years to go until our 2030 goal of 40% of women in leadership and middle management, we are calling on all players in the sector to act boldly and decisively.

Join us at our 2025 Annual Conference - live from County Hall, London, and streamed online - for an unmissable day of discussion, challenge and collaboration.

This year’s theme, "Weathering Change: 5 Years to Anchor Gender Diversity in Energy", reflects the urgent need to embed gender diversity into the core of the sector’s transformation. As the landscape shifts - politically, economically, and socially - how can we keep DEI high on the agenda, and what must be done now to ensure we meet our targets?

What to expect

• Provocative plenaries and power-packed panels: Hear from senior energy leaders, DEI changemakers and cross-sector champions on the critical actions needed over the next five years.
• Expert workshops: Get hands-on in one of five targeted workshops designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to support your career, embed inclusion, elevate networks, and champion flexibility.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with industry peers, decision-makers and allies during coffee breaks, lunch, and our celebratory drinks reception.

This is the go-to forum for UK energy companies - their leaders, managers and DEI professionals - to engage with big ideas, share practical solutions, and commit to collective action.

Join the movement

With 2030 fast approaching, this year’s conference is more than a conversation - it’s a call to action. Whether you're a CEO, DEI lead, people manager or future leader, this is your chance to be part of shaping a more inclusive energy future.

Register now to secure your place

In-person places are limited - register early to avoid disappointment.

Interested in partnering with us?

POWERful Women’s Annual Conference is made possible with the support of forward-thinking partners committed to driving gender diversity in energy. If your organisation is passionate about powering progress and wants to be part of this flagship event, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Georgina Worrall at [email protected] to explore sponsorship opportunities.

Info: Monica Collings OBE, POWERful Women Chair

Info: Cordi O’Hara OBE, POWERful Women Leaders’ Coalition Chair & President, National Grid Electricity Distribution

Info: • From Passion to Performance: Unlocking the True Value of Employee Networks – Working Families
• Operational Equity in Energy: Removing Barriers for Women in Field Work – EA Inclusion
• Empowered Conversations: Advocating for Your Value
• Strategic Networking: Fresh Approaches for Inclusive Impact – Charlotte Starkmann, Energise Consultancy
• How Men and Allies Can Champion Workplace Flexibility – Male Allies UK

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