A security pass is required at all times to attend events in either of the secure Conference venues, Birmingham ICC or Hyatt Regency Birmingham.

05/10/2026

15.00  Conservative Environment Network and Energy UK

Birmingham ICC : Hall 10a

Powering Britain’s comeback: How can we have cheap electricity?

The UK has some of the most expensive electricity in the world. If we don’t electrify, we will become more reliant on imports, global competitors will overtake us, and we will fail to see much needed economic growth. But with volatile gas setting electricity prices, and legacy levies and network costs driving up costs, how can we afford to electrify? Could bold reforms to our energy markets help lower the cost of electricity?

19.30  Conservative Environment Network and the coalition of energy trade associations

Birmingham ICC : Hall 10a

CEN energy drinks reception

The last Conservative Party Conference saw the party announce its Cheap Power Plan and its intention to repeal the Climate Change Act. One year on, how has their strategy on climate and energy been developing? With Labour, Greens and Reform all taking highly ideological (but diametrically opposed) approaches to energy, how can the Conservatives promote a fiscally responsible, market-led approach to protect our environment and to cut energy bills?