Date and Time: Thursday, 11 June, All day
Location: The Entopia Building, 1 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1GG
Format: In person
The Cambridge University Energy Network (CUEN) Conference 2026 brings together students, researchers, industry leaders, investors and policy thinkers to explore how global energy systems must evolve in a rapidly changing world.
Hosted by Cambridge University Energy Network (CUEN) in partnership with CISL, the conference will examine the key tensions shaping the energy transition from energy security and capital allocation to geopolitics, nature and equity.
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Conference themes
Across a full day of talks, panels and breakout sessions, the conference will explore:
- 2026 energy dynamics — navigating tech‑cost divergence and rising energy demand
- Bridge fuel or carbon trap? The future role of gas in net‑zero pathways
- Three tensions, one story — nature vs extraction, geopolitics vs technology, equity vs speed
- The new era of energy capital — how investment strategies are reshaping the transition
- Scaling local energy innovation from the Cambridge ecosystem and beyond
Who should attend
This event is designed for:
- University of Cambridge students and researchers
- Energy and sustainability professionals
- Investors and finance practitioners
- Start‑ups and innovators working on energy solutions
- Policymakers and practitioners engaged in the energy transition
About the host
Cambridge University Energy Network (CUEN)
CUEN is a University of Cambridge institution stewarded by Judge Business School students. It brings together academics, industry and business to tackle the challenges of clean energy proliferation. Find out more here: Cambridge University Energy Network | CUEN
