As public-sector organisations look to reduce energy costs, improve the performance of their estates and turn net zero commitments into measurable action, emex 2026 will bring together the expertise, technology and practical solutions needed to support that journey.
Taking place at Excel London on 25–26 November 2026, emex is the UK’s leading energy management and smart buildings expo, bringing together more than 4,500 visitors, 100+ speakers and 100+ exhibitors from across energy, sustainability, estates and the built environment.
The event is free to attend and provides two days of learning, networking and opportunities to explore the technologies and strategies shaping energy efficiency, resilience and decarbonisation.
Supporting better-performing public estates
For professionals working across government departments, local authorities and the wider public sector, the challenge is increasingly about delivery.
How can existing buildings use less energy? Where should investment be prioritised? How can better data support decision-making? What technologies could improve building performance? And how can organisations strengthen resilience while continuing to make progress towards their sustainability goals?
The emex conference programme is designed around these practical challenges, combining expert-led sessions, case studies and interactive discussions with an exhibition showcasing solutions across energy management, smart buildings, controls, onsite generation, energy storage, sustainability and decarbonisation.
Visitors can use the event to compare approaches, speak directly with suppliers and learn from organisations already putting new technologies and strategies into practice.
More to discover in 2026
The 2026 event introduces several new features designed to give visitors even more practical insight.
The Solutions Showcase will focus on real-world applications, giving organisations the opportunity to see how energy and sustainability solutions are being implemented and the measurable results they can deliver.
A new Keynote Theatre will bring together influential speakers to examine the major issues and challenges shaping the future of energy and sustainability.
Also new is the Estates Gazette Theatre, exploring how technology, sustainability and targeted investment can improve the performance and value of buildings. For those responsible for large or complex public estates, the sessions provide an opportunity to look at how buildings can operate more efficiently while meeting changing organisational requirements.
The Power Responsive Theatre has also been expanded for 2026, covering flexibility, demand-side response and distributed energy resources. As organisations electrify more of their operations and place greater demands on electricity infrastructure, understanding when and how energy is consumed is becoming increasingly important.
Practical insight from across the sector
The emex speaker and advisory community brings together professionals working across energy management, buildings, sustainability and net zero.
Contributors for 2026 include Jeni Hopkins, Energy Manager at EDF Energy Ltd; Alessandro Ciampechini, Technical Director for Built Environment Sustainability, Decarbonisation & Resilience at WSP; Tom Parsons, Commercial Director at Good Energy; and Vanessa Jones, Market Development Officer at Power Responsive.
The emex Advisory Board also includes Kuram Gwakyaa, Head of Sustainability for Home Office & MOJ Accounts at Mitie, bringing experience directly relevant to complex public-sector estates.
Across the programme, the emphasis is on moving beyond high-level ambition and looking at what organisations can actually implement, from better energy data and building controls to investment in efficiency, onsite energy and emerging technologies.
Build knowledge and make new connections
Learning at emex extends beyond the main conference sessions.
For 2026, expert sessions covering energy, decarbonisation and net zero are CPD-accredited, helping visitors build their professional knowledge alongside exploring practical solutions.
BSI Training returns with guidance on standards, compliance and best practice, while the Wates Innovation Theatre will look at technologies that can support better building performance, lower carbon emissions and compliance.
Focused roundtables and networking opportunities will give public-sector professionals the chance to exchange ideas with peers, experts and solution providers around shared challenges and emerging opportunities.
An enhanced event app will also allow registered visitors to explore exhibitors and build a personalised agenda before arriving at the show.
Register free for emex 2026
Whether the priority is reducing energy consumption, improving an existing estate, strengthening resilience, exploring new technology or delivering against net zero plans, emex 2026 provides an opportunity to bring those conversations together in one place.
Registration is free and includes access to two days of conference content, networking, exhibitors, training and specialist learning.
emex 2026 takes place at Excel London on 25–26 November 2026. Register free today and start planning your visit.