Minister for Energy Consumers, Martin McCluskey, to join global industry leaders at International Energy Week 2026

Ed Miliband MP will be replaced by Minister for Energy Consumers, Martin McCluskey, to deliver an address on day 1 of International Energy Week 2026 International Energy Week 2026, the major global gathering of the energy community taking place in London.

From 10-12 February 2026 at the QEII Centre, the Energy Institute will convene senior figures from across the energy world - policymakers, chief executives, academics, and influencers - united by a shared focus on growth and security in an increasingly disordered energy transition.

In addition to industry CEOs like Shell’s Wael Sawan, ENGIE’s Catherine MacGregor and Masdar’s Mohammed Al Ramahi, green technology pioneer Lei Zhang - Founder and CEO of Envision - will speak at the conference and the International Energy Week Awards Dinner as the 2026 President’s Award recipient.

Commenting, the Energy Institute’s Director of External Affairs, Gemma Regniez FRSA AMEI said:

“This year’s International Energy Week brings together an exceptional speaker line-up, reflecting the diversity and ambition of the global energy community.

“From policymakers and investors to innovators and future leaders, their participation will help spark the dialogue, challenge the status quo, and share the practical solutions needed to deliver a secure and sustainable energy future.”

Speakers for International Energy Week 2026 include:

  • Andy Brown OBE FEI, President, Energy Institute
  • Martin McCluskey MP, Minister for Energy Consumers, UK Government
  • Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer, Shell
  • Catherine MacGregor, CEO, ENGIE
  • Greg Jackson FEI, CEO, Octopus Energy
  • Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi HonFEI, CEO, Masdar
  • Emma Pinchbeck FEI, CEO, Climate Change Committee
  • Mark Thomas, Group CEO, Bapco Energies
  • Bayo Ojulari, CEO, NNPC
  • Stella Li, Senior Vice President, BYD
  • Chris O’Shea, CEO, Centrica
  • Zoë Yujnovich, Chief Executive, National Grid
  • Dev Sanyal FEI, CEO, Varo
  • Martin Pibworth, CEO, SSE
  • Fintan Slye FEI, CEO, NESO
  • Dhara Vyas FEI, CEO, Energy UK
  • Henrik Pedersen, CEO, Associated British Ports
  • Olivia Powis, CEO, The Carbon Capture & Storage Association
  • Maxim Timchenko, CEO, DTEK
  • Olukorede Adenowo, CEO, First Bank UK

Notes for editors

  1. International Energy Week 2026 will take place from 10–12 February at the QEII Centre, more information and the agenda can be found at: www.ieweek.co.uk
  1. For conference media accreditation and enquiries, contact Neil Michie on +44 (0)20 7467 7132 or [email protected].
  1. More information about Lei Zhang and Envision Group: www.envision-group.com
  1. Details about the criteria and history of the President’s Award are available at www.energyinst.org/whats-on/search/presidents-award.
  1. The Energy Institute (EI) is the chartered professional membership body for people working across the world of energy. Our purpose is to create a better energy future by accelerating a just global transition to net zero. 
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