Octopus Energy, ranked first in growth rate in 2024 among the top 30 electricity companies [1], held a talk session titled "Octopus Energy Talks #1" on Monday, June 29, 2026, in a live recording format. The talk session of "Octopus Energy Talks #1" (from left: Octopus Energy CEO Hidehiro Nakagami, Ken Ishida, DJ Nobby) Against the backdrop of the spread of AI, the rapid expansion of data centers, and increasing geopolitical risks including the situation in the Middle East, energy is a crucial foundation supporting not only our lives but also society and industry. Meanwhile, a survey conducted by our company revealed that approximately 60% of consumers feel anxious about their electricity bills, yet many do not fully understand their contracts or pricing plans and responded that they "haven't taken any specific action." Reference Material: While anxious about electricity bills, about 60% respond "haven't done anything" Based on this gap between "anxiety" and "action," this event was held with the aim of providing consumers with an opportunity to think about energy as a personal issue, by connecting electricity prices not just to household finances but also to societal changes. On the day, Ken Ishida, news commentator and editor-in-chief of The HEADLINE; DJ Nobby, radio DJ and economic program personality; and Hidehiro Nakagami, CEO of Octopus Energy, discussed the changing energy environment and how consumers should approach it going forward. Furthermore, an archived video of this talk session is available on the official Octopus Energy YouTube channel. Viewing URL: https://octo.ps/4blGwjM "Electricity Needs a Story Now" The session discussed how the electricity landscape is at a major turning point, driven by the spread of AI and data centers, and the growing interest in energy security. Ishida pointed out, "Renewable energy has often been discussed in the context of "for the environment" until now, but considering the spread of AI and data centers, and changes in g