Manchester Event: YEP Forum x Jacobs Hackathon

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC+00:00

Jacobs Office - Manchester | Manchester

Energy UK Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum
Publisher/HostEnergy UK Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum
Manchester Event: YEP Forum x Jacobs Hackathon
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Innovation in the Energy Industry: Challenges, Change and Opportunity
About this Event

The YEP Forum and Jacobs are delighted to invite you to our upcoming event in Manchester, bringing together early-career professionals and industry experts to explore innovation in the energy industry and its role in the energy transition. The event will challenge established ways of working, reframing innovation not as a buzzword but as something young energy professionals can create real change through smarter, braver approaches to their work.



What to expect

This event will bring together thought-provoking insights from Jacobs subject matter experts on innovation across the energy industry, followed by an interactive hackathon focused on applying ideas to address real and ongoing challenges within the energy transition.


Speaker Sessions
  • Iliana Malantra: Senior Associate Director in Transmission and Distribution
  • Chris Boden: Senior Associate Director in Future Energy and Power Systems

Panel Discussion

A short panel introduction featuring career and project insights from:

  • Amer Obeid – Renewable Energy Generation Specialist
  • Geev Mokryani - Power Systems Engineering Specialist
  • Ellie Bibby – Early Career Energy Consultant

Following the presentations, attendees will take part in a hackathon, where groups guided by our expert presenters and panellists will be tasked with discussing solutions to key innovation and energy-transition challenges.

The evening will conclude with informal networking over food and refreshments.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to broaden your understanding of innovation in the energy sector, engage with industry experts and like-minded peers, and explore key challenges in the energy transition from a multi-disciplinary perspective.


Registration

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis, so book today to secure your place!


Important Information

18+ only

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jacobs Office - Manchester, 9 Brazennose Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

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