A Clean and Reliable Energy Future: A Fireside Chat with Steve Smith of National Grid
Join us for a fireside chat with Steve Smith as we chat about the company's efforts to modernise its energy networks, accelerate the energy transition, and navigate regulatory frameworks to achieve a cleaner, more reliable, and affordable energy future.
Steve Smith joined National Grid in October 2021 and is Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer. He previously held the role of Group Head of Strategy and President of National Grid Partners. Before joining National Grid, he spent 11 years at the UK’s largest retail bank, Lloyds Banking Group (LBG). Steve held a number of senior executive positions at LBG and was a member of the Retail Executive Committee. His responsibilities included customers, fintech, innovation and competition, and regulatory strategy. Prior to LBG Steve was a Board member of the British energy regulator Ofgem for seven years where he was Managing Director of Networks and prior to that Managing Director of Markets, delivering major industry and regulatory reform. Steve’s earlier career included working for American Electric Power in London and five years as a utility strategy consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). Steve has also held a number of non-executive positions including British Gas’ Customer Fairness Committee and the Regulatory Policy Institute. He has also been an angel investor in energy startups in the UK.
WHEN: Thursday, 26 February 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM: Fireside discussion in Keynes Lecture Theatre
4.00 PM – 4.45 PM: Drinks reception and networking in the Bar
WHERE: King’s College, Cambridge
TICKETS: Ticket information will be released in early February 2026.