CleanTech · DeepTech
Hosted by Royal Academy of Engineering
The Academy's flagship annual lecture, delivered by National Grid's chief executive on modernising and future-proofing the UK's energy system, including the Great Grid Upgrade to Britain's electricity transmission network. Covers resilience, affordability and sustainability under geopolitical risk and rising demand. Free for students in person and free online; drinks reception follows.
Zoë Yujnovich · Chief Executive Officer, National Grid
John Lazar · President, Royal Academy of Engineering
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Thursday 1 October 2026
6:00pm
Location
Online / Virtual
Price
£18
Organiser
Royal Academy of Engineering
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer, National Grid
John Lazar
President, Royal Academy of Engineering
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