SNS 2023, the East of England Energy Group’s (EEEGR) flagship conference and exhibition, took place in Norwich on May 24-25, attracting key players from across the energy sector.

The theme of this year’s event was ‘Vision 2030’, putting the industry’s efforts to achieve net zero at the centre of proceedings.

Those attending the conference dinner on Wednesday, May 24 heard from keynote speaker Melissa Sterry, a transdisciplinary design scientist and complex systems theorist recognised as a world-leading authority on the science, technology, design and thinking that could help humanity build a better world.

Melissa has received the Mensa Education and Research Foundation International Award for enhancing intelligence that benefits society. She is also an inductee of the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network Hall of Fame.

Attendees also enjoyed a three-course meal and drinks, courtesy of Norfolk Garden Kitchen and Best@Bars, while networking with other delegates.

Here are just some of the guests who attended the conference dinner.

Eastern Daily Press: From left: Aitana Ramon, Alberta Avila and Joanna Young of ScottishPower RenewablesFrom left: Aitana Ramon, Alberta Avila and Joanna Young of ScottishPower Renewables (Image: Chris Ball Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: From left: Aaron Attree, Kim Duffy, Johnathan Reynolds and Zach Dronfield of Opergy GroupFrom left: Aaron Attree, Kim Duffy, Johnathan Reynolds and Zach Dronfield of Opergy Group (Image: Chris Hall Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: From left: Sylvia Buchan and Bill Cattanach of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), and Evette Sharpe of New Anglia LEPFrom left: Sylvia Buchan and Bill Cattanach of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), and Evette Sharpe of New Anglia LEP (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: Jenna Randall and Stephen Randall of Randall AccommodationJenna Randall and Stephen Randall of Randall Accommodation (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: From left: Imran Nawaz, Gabby Waterman and Mark Tuck of Orsted, and Lilly Dowe of VolkerFitzpatrickFrom left: Imran Nawaz, Gabby Waterman and Mark Tuck of Orsted, and Lilly Dowe of VolkerFitzpatrick (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: Sophie Lewis of Orsted and Archie Ainslie of SeajacksSophie Lewis of Orsted and Archie Ainslie of Seajacks (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: Wayne Henderson and Lorraine Henderson of Marex Marine ServicesWayne Henderson and Lorraine Henderson of Marex Marine Services (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: Danny Peachey of HTL and Denise Hone of VattenfallDanny Peachey of HTL and Denise Hone of Vattenfall (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: From left: Andy Turner of Klinger UK, Kev Beaumont of Hytorc and Ed Hall of OxifreeFrom left: Andy Turner of Klinger UK, Kev Beaumont of Hytorc and Ed Hall of Oxifree (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: Alex Hammick and Ali White of RMIAlex Hammick and Ali White of RMI (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: From left: Philippa Warren, Sean Chenery and Sue Vincent of RWE RenewablesFrom left: Philippa Warren, Sean Chenery and Sue Vincent of RWE Renewables (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: From left: Laura Carrigan of ProServ, Jason Brighton of Osbit and Jay Patel of InterconnectorFrom left: Laura Carrigan of ProServ, Jason Brighton of Osbit and Jay Patel of Interconnector (Image: Chris Ball Photography)
Eastern Daily Press: From left: Linda Murray, Harry Van der Sluis and Martijn Hoefsloot of ONE-DyasFrom left: Linda Murray, Harry Van der Sluis and Martijn Hoefsloot of ONE-Dyas (Image: Chris Ball Photography)