Energy in transition - towards a low carbon future

’ 8-10 July 2008 Institute of Directors, London Global energy supply and demand is at a critical point where future supply of existing forms is under pressure and new forms are not yet mature enough to fill the gaps. Meanwhile demand is growing more rapidly than ever. Energy is in a transitional phase where our ability to balance the supply and demand equation whilst minimising our impact on the planet is critical to the security of future generations. This inaugural Energy in transition event will focus on efforts to achieve a sustainable energy future through the balance of supply and demand issues. Experts on these issues will attend this new 3-day event comprising three conferences, the prestigious Melchett Lecture and the EI Annual Summer Lunch. The event will incorporate conferences on 'Reducing demand, increasing efficiency', ‘Sustainable energy generation' and 'Climate Change and Energy Security’. The conferences will be chaired by Dr Joanne Wade FEI, Chief Executive of Impetus Consulting and EI Honorary Secretary, Prof Matt Leach CEng FEI, Professor of Energy and Environmental Systems, University of Surrey and EI Vice President and Louise Kingham FEI, Chief Executive of the Energy Institute. Confirmed speakers include: Malcolm Wicks MP, Minister of State for Energy Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State for Environment Tom Delay, Chief Executive, The Carbon Trust Joseph Stanislaw, Independent Senior Advisor to Deloitte's Energy & Resources Group Peter Lehmann FEI, Chair, Fuel Poverty Advisory Group Professor Jim Skea FEI, Research Director, UK Energy Research Centre Professor David Strong FEI, Chief Executive, Inbuilt Consulting