Events
The Hub runs various events as an effective way to showcase project outcomes and promote knowledge exchange. Our events provide a platform for sharing research outputs with stakeholders, demonstrating impact, and encouraging collaboration. They also create opportunities to learn about emerging research, explore innovative approaches, and build networks that strengthen future projects.
If you would like to know more about upcoming or previous events please get in contact with a member of the SEN team.
DAFNI Conference 2026
10 September | 9:00-17:00 | Oxford
We will be hosting a Clean Energy workshop at the DAFNI Conference 2026 in partnership with DAFNI.
Energy Research Hackathon: Empowering the Next Generation of Energy Researchers
11 September | 10:00-17:00 | Composers Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre, Birmingham
The Energy Research Hackathon is a collaborative initiative delivered by Energyz Black, in partnership with the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), Supergen Energy Networks, Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC), and SuperAIRE. The event brings together early-career researchers, academic institutions, industry representatives, and policy stakeholders from across the UK energy sector to tackle real-world energy challenges.
Inclusion by Design: The Future of Energy Research
16 September | 9:30-17:00 | London
This is a collaborative event organised by EDI+, UKERC, Supergen Energy Networks Hub and IGNITE Networks+ to showcase EDI+ Fellowship work and hold a conversation about inclusion in energy research.
Previous Events
Professor Stefano Mazzoni: Energy Transition and Multi Energy Systems
30 July (in Person)
Join us in welcoming Professor Stefano Mazzoni, Associate Professor in Energy Systems, Turbomachinery, and Decarbonisation Strategies at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
As a valued member of the Supergen Energy Networks Hub Impact Advisory Committee and newly appointed as a Visiting Professor within the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Professor Mazzoni brings expertise and impactful research into the community, particularly within energy networks and systems.
Hosted by Professor Phil Taylor, Vice-Chancellor, University of Bath, and Director of Supergen, this is a great opportunity for colleagues and students to hear from a leading voice in the energy transition and connect with others shaping the future of sustainable energy.
AI and Digital for UK Energy Networks Workshop
2 June 2026 (in Person)
We are hosting a workshop in June to bring together colleagues to create a shared space to exchange perspectives, explore current research challenges, and collaboratively develop ideas focused on the next steps in AI and digital innovation for the UK energy network.
The workshop will be facilitated by Dr Gareth Buchanan and will build on the workshop held in January at the University of Bath, the emphasis will be on co‑developing research ideas with clear pathways to funding.
We are looking forward to using this workshop as an opportunity to generate new ideas and advance thinking around the role of AI in energy systems
Conference: ECR NetZero
9 – 10 March 2026
The ECR Net Zero 2026 Conference brought together more than 200 early‑career researchers for two energising days of networking, learning, and sharing at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre.
Supergen Energy Networks Hub were proud to collaborate and organise along with 15 EPSRC research projects The event highlighted the strength of collaboration across the UK’s net‑zero research
community.
Workshop: AI for Energy Network
The University of Bath hosted the AI for Energy Networks workshop on 16 January 2026, bringing together an exceptional group of academic, industry and policy experts to explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate progress toward a smarter, cleaner UK energy system. Supergen Energy Networks PI Professor Phil Taylor and COI Professor Furong Li, welcomed attendees and set the stage for discussions on both the transformative potential of AI and the
responsibilities associated with its deployment in energy systems.
Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference (2025) took place in September
