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The Energy Institute Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Branch has announced that Judy Murray OBE will headline its 2026 Annual Dinner, taking place on Thursday, May 21 at the Macdonald Norwood Hall, Aberdeen.
The Annual Dinner, sponsored by industrial data and engineering consultancy firm Imrandd, is the flagship event in the Branch calendar. Every year, it brings together professionals from across oil and gas, renewables, energy transition and the wider energy supply chain for an evening of insights, networking and industry reflection.
Judy Murray will deliver a dedicated Leadership Insights Masterclass, offering perspectives drawn from her distinguished career in elite sport. Renowned for developing high-performance athletes and building successful teams under pressure, she will explore themes including resilience, adaptability, talent development and leadership, topics highly relevant to an energy sector navigating transformation and growth.
The evening programme will commence with arrival drinks at 18:00, followed by call to dinner at 18:45. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal in the historic surroundings of Macdonald Norwood Hall, with a Highland or Formal dress code. Carriages are scheduled for 23:30.
In addition to Judy Murray’s keynote session, attendees will hear inspirational growth stories from Steve Gray and Stuart McLeod (StuMac) of advanced technology venture studio Ventex, who will share insights on innovation, scaling businesses and driving entrepreneurial success within the evolving energy and technology landscape.
Michael Howie, Chairperson of the Energy Institute Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Branch Committee said: “Judy Murray brings a unique and compelling perspective on leadership, performance and cultural development. As our industry continues to evolve, the ability to build resilient teams and inspire high performance has never been more important. We are excited to welcome Judy to headline this year’s Annual Dinner.”
Innes Auchterlonie, Chief Executive Officer, Imrandd added: “The Energy Institute Annual Dinner is something we at Imrandd are delighted to sponsor once more. These events matter, they are where real conversations happen, relationships are built and ideas start to take shape. Judy Murray has an incredible story of turning potential into achievement, and her insights on resilience, adaptability and building great teams in elite sport are just as relevant to our own industry. We are looking forward to a brilliant evening in Aberdeen.”
The Annual Dinner is designed to foster meaningful connections across the sector, providing attendees with valuable networking opportunities, thought leadership and strategic insights. Tables of ten are available at £1,500, with a limited number of individual tickets also available. To book, please contact: aberdeen@energyinst.org
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