Speakers

Philip Steele is a leading voice in the "EnTech" (Energy Technology) sector, serving as the Future Technologies Evangelist at Octopus Energy. At the forefront of the UK’s energy transition, Philip leads an international R&D team dedicated to researching, experimenting with, and launching disruptive energy solutions. His work is central to shifting the UK’s electricity system from a centralized, fossil-fuel-heavy model to a decentralized, flexible, and green grid. Throughout his tenure at Octopus, Philip has been instrumental in the development and launch of several flagship products. These include the Agile Octopus and Powerloop tariffs, the Octopus Fan Club, Electric Match and most recently, Tenant Power—a service designed to bring solar savings to social housing. He also oversees Octopus Labs, a beta-testing environment where over 30,000 "early adopter" customers trial cutting-edge hardware and software integrations before they hit the mainstream. Philip is a frequent speaker at industry-defining events like Utility Week Live, elementalLONDON, and Everything Electric. His expertise spans vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, home energy management systems (HEMS), and the integration of smart devices with platforms like Amazon Alexa and IFTTT. He is known for his ability to translate complex grid dynamics into practical consumer benefits, often advocating for automation as the key to making green energy simple and affordable. Before joining Octopus Energy in 2018, Philip spent over a decade in the mobile telecoms and IoT sectors. He previously ran his own smart home startup, nCube Home, and held innovation leadership roles at O2, where he helped deliver early mobile internet and messaging services. On a personal level, Philip is a self-described "tech geek" who frequently tests the latest renewable energy gadgets—from air source heat pumps to bi-directional EV chargers—at his own home, often with the "assistance" of his wife and three children.