Welcome by Master of Ceremony, Sasha Twining, Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter
Introduction by Kristian Ruby, Secretary General, Eurelectric
Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy & Housing
Leonhard Birnbaum, Eurelectric (outgoing) President & CEO of E.ON and Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Board, Vodafone Group & ERT Chair
Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Energy of Romania
In an era defined by geopolitical volatility, rising inflation, and urgent climate imperatives, Europe must play its cards right to tackle a pivotal challenge: securing resilient, carbon neutral value chains and industrial competitiveness as a whole. In an increasingly electrified economy these objectives can be achieved. But, to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness the business community, the energy industry and politics must pull in the same direction. A consensus is needed, as fast change is required and none of the issues can be solved on their own. What are the solutions at hand to navigate current and future pressure points? How to leverage Europe’s Green and Clean Industrial Deals to break unhealthy dependencies on external suppliers, create market opportunities and ensure long-term sustainability? And ultimately, what collaborative actions can be taken to accelerate the transition towards electrification and enhance industrial supply chain resilience for a thriving European economy?
Session speakers include:
Keynote by: Katherine Dixon, CEO of the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) – Download presentation
Presentation of the report by: Andrea Falciai, EMEA Utilities Industry Lead, Accenture – Download presentation
Panel debate moderated by: Andrea Falciai, EMEA Utilities Industry Lead, Accenture
Markus Rauramo, Eurelectric President and CEO of Fortum
Catherine MacGregor, Eurelectric Vice President and CEO of Engie
Philippe Kehren, CEO of Solvay
Joseph J. Anis, President & Chief Executive Officer EMEA, Gas Power, GE Vernova
Rory Farrell, Group Head of Sustainability at Lakeland Dairies
The Energy Leadership Award is an annual award that Eurelectric presents to a policymaker we see having done the most to support electrification in Europe over the past year.
This Power Talk will spotlight PPAs as a powerful tool for energy cost visibility, allowing businesses and industries to secure stable, long-term electricity prices while supporting the integration of renewables and low-carbon assets. Experts will discuss key strategies to promote widespread adoption of PPAs, from de-risking schemes to implementing best practices. The session will also explore additional tools within the EMD that, together with PPAs, can help navigate the volatility of markets, making fossil-free energy sources more accessible and cost-effective for all European consumers.
Moderated by: Annie Scanlan, Managing Director, RE-Source
Keynote by: Andres Acosta, Director of Innovation and Head of European Office, LevelTen Energy – Download presentation
Panel Debate:
Ignacio Asenjo, Team Leader for Energy System Integration, DG ENER
Philip Eyckmans, Global Category Manager Energy, Nyrstar
Ivan Contreras, Senior Manager, Platform Sales, LevelTen Energy
Ginevra Guzzi, Director, Renewable Energy Liaison EMEA, Microsoft
Vincent Verbeke, CEO of Engie Belgium
Kevin Tang, EU ESS SLS Director, CATL
Eurelectric’s Grids for Speed study demonstrated that electricity infrastructure investment will need to reach between 55 and 67 billion euros annually in order for the necessary upgrades and optimisation to be made so DSOs may deliver their part of the energy transition. With such high investment needed across Europe, it’s clear that financing these investments will require innovative solutions to supplement traditional private funding mechanisms. Join us for a discussion on the role of public and private financing of electricity infrastructure investment.
Moderated by: Sasha Twining, Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter
Keynote by: George Niculescu, President, Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE)
Panel Debate:
Jon Phillips, CEO of Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA)
Paul Micallef, Partner | Consulting | Digital Grid, EY
Anna Stürgkh, Member of the European Parliament
Oliver Franz, Vice President European Regulation, E.ON
Andrijana Nelkova-Chuchuk, ERRA Chair
Over the past few years, the role of Data Centers in the broader European Union (EU) energy system has sparked significant interest among industry and policy makers. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2024 “data centers account for around 1% of global electricity consumption”; however, growing digitalisation of the EU economy and the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) are likely to increase this percentage, with research group ICIS projecting data centers electricity demand to reach 5.7% of the total European demand by 2035. Although forecasts are complex given the relatively emergent nature of this sector, there is a consensus that the expansion of data centers may pose a number of challenges, especially in terms of grid capacity. At the same time, the expected boom of these facilities could consolidate existing trends (e.g. the uptake of PPAs as a key electricity sourcing tool) and facilitate new ones, such as multi-technology PPAs and investments in innovative renewable technologies (e.g. advanced geothermal).
Moderated by: Giovanni Scomparin, Advisor, Corporate Energy Sourcing, Eurelectric
Keynote by: Arshad Mansoor, President & CEO of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) – Download presentation
Panel Debate:
Dara Lynott, CEO of Electricity Association of Ireland
Stephen Woodhouse, Director, AFRY Management Consulting
Ana Quelhas, Chief Hydrogen and Data Center Officer, EDP
Maud Texier, Director of EMEA Data Center Energy, Google
This conversation explores how digital transformation is reshaping the utility sector, with insights from E.ON and SAP on key initiatives, the role of AI, and the cultural shifts required for success. It also addresses the challenges of balancing innovation with regulation, and how collaboration between grid operators and tech providers can drive smarter, more sustainable energy systems. The session will be followed by a Q&A, to further delve into the topic.
Moderated by: Sasha Twining, Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter
Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer, GE Vernova
Mechthild Wörsdörfer, Deputy Director-General, DG ENER
As Europe’s energy landscape undergoes profound transformation, achieving a secure, resilient, and decarbonised electricity system is more critical than ever. This plenary session will explore how further electrification and decarbonisation can bolster security of supply in the face of evolving challenges. Drawing insights from Eurelectric’s report on Security of Supply, the session will highlight key external pressures, such as rising cybersecurity threats, procurement issues and escalating geopolitical tensions, testing the resilience of the energy sector.
In this context, the session will delve into redefining the concept of security of supply for an increasingly electrified energy framework. Panelists will discuss how a resilient supply strategy must balance diverse elements, including smart strategic autonomy, affordability, and consumer engagement, to ensure both adequacy and the much-needed flexibility in an ever more so interconnected and competitive European single market. Through this dialogue, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the actions required to ensure Europe’s secure energy future, balancing independence with reliability for both households and industries.
Session speakers include:
Moderated by: Sasha Twining, Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter
Keynote followed by Q&A: Jean-Charles Ellermann-Kingombe, Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Hybrid, & Cyber, NATO
Address: Krzysztof Bolesta, Secretary of State, Polish Ministry of Climate & Environment
Panel debate:
Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Member of the European Parliament
Elena Giannakopoulou, Chief Strategy Officer, PPC Group
Fergal Burke, Chief Revenue Officer, Siemens Grid Software
Fabien Roques, Executive Vice President Compass Lexecon Paris and Head of the European Energy practice
Paweł Wróbel, PKEE Director
Join us for an insightful Energy Shot session introducing Project DECODIT, where we delve into the critical role of R&D in bridging the gap between energy retailers and residential citizens. As homes transition towards the EU’s decarbonisation goals, citizens face a maze of choices, often lacking the data to make informed decisions. DECODIT develops digital tools that empower consumers to easily compare and select tailored solutions for future-proofing their homes. This session will explore how co-created services, data-driven apps, and innovative financing models are paving the way for more accessible and personalised energy transitions. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A, offering a deeper dive into these transformative solutions.
Laurent Segalen, Founder of Megawatt-X and Simon Ludlam, CEO of Etchea Energy
Q&A session moderated by:
Marianne Leonet Karu, Director – Business and Communications, Eurelectric
DINNER IS FULL
Participants who have paid to join the dinner are welcome at the Gare Maritime as of 19:00.
A shuttle service will be available from the Gare Maritime to Central train station following the dinner.
Introduction by Master of Ceremony, Sasha Twining, Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter
As artificial intelligence accelerates across industries, its impact on the energy system is both disruptive and transformative. In this era of Power Play, where energy security, geopolitical dynamics, and climate goals intersect, AI is emerging as a powerful lever to optimise, decentralise, and decarbonise our grids — but not without consequence. This session will explore the dual role of AI as both an enabler and a challenger to the clean energy transition. While AI helps streamline demand forecasting, optimise supply chains, and enhance grid resilience, it also drives a surge in electricity demand — especially from the exponential growth of data centers and compute-intensive applications across sectors.
Moderated by: Sasha Twining, Radio Journalist & TV Presenter
Presentation#1 by: Peter Hinssen, serial entrepreneur, advisor, keynote speaker and author
Presentation#2 by: Azeem Azhar, Founder of Exponential View – Download presentation
Electric discussion (above 2 speakers joined by:)
Michael Liebreich, Chairman and CEO of Liebreich Associates, co-managing partner of EcoPragma Capital
Eurelectric launched a project to revise the 15 Pledges Initiative (2020) as well as the Power2People project (2021). The objective was to find out what progress has been made since the energy crisis with regards to consumer engagement and empowerment in the energy transition as well as to the concrete actions electricity suppliers are taking in developing solutions and services to support their customers. Particular focus was on identifying the barriers that are holding back consumers to engage and how they perceive the relationship with suppliers when it comes to contract choice, control over their energy consumption, and customer experience. These aspects were gauged together with the support of Accenture – our Knowledge Partner – through a survey addressed to consumers in 12 EU countries. Through the survey results, suppliers have gained a better understanding how to empower their customers in the energy transition and translated these insights into Eurelectric’s updated commitments to customers which will be accompanied by policy recommendations and examples of supplier use cases: Power2People.
Moderated by: Sasha Twining, Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter
Study presentation by: Sanda Tuzlic, Connected Energy Services Lead, Accenture – Download presentation
New Commitments to Customers: Alain Taccoen, Chair of Eurelectric’s Customers & Retail Services Committee – Head of Stakeholders Relations, EDF European Affairs EDF – Download presentation
Panel debate:
Agustin Reyna, Director General, BEUC
Kristian Jensen, CEO of Green Power Denmark – Download presentation
Melissa Gander, CEO of Kaluza
Carlos Miguel Moreira, Member of Client Solutions Management team, EDP Group
Alejandro Ulzurrun, Head of Unit, Consumers, Local Initiatives, Just Transition, DG ENER
Europe’s focus is intensely on competitiveness these days, making the winning formula for power sector players the one that maximises affordability and reliability while maintaining momentum in the energy transition. But different parts of Europe face different challenges to get there and they are not all starting from the same place. The Nordics are not Central and Eastern Europe, which are not Southeastern Europe.
For our Executive Dialogue, we will welcome CEOs to the stage from across the EU, alongside the Commission’s Director-General for Energy, to look at what EU-level action can help the entire Bloc, while also thinking about and discussing the catalysts needed in these diverse regions of the Continent for a competitive transition.
Session speakers include:
Moderated by: Sasha Twining, Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter
Keynote by: Lars Aagaard, Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities
Panel debate:
Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal, CEO of Statkraft
Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director General for Energy, European Commission
Georgios Stassis, Eurelectric Vice President, Chairman & CEO of PPC Group
Michael D. Lewis, CEO of Uniper SE
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Should you wish to attend this meeting, please address your request to Giovanni Scomparin, Advisor – Corporate Energy Sourcing • BD/Membership, Eurelectric
Should you wish to attend this meeting, please address your request to Giovanni Scomparin, Advisor – Corporate Energy Sourcing – BD/Membership, Eurelectric
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This conversation explores how digital transformation is reshaping the utility sector, with insights from E.ON and SAP on key initiatives, the role of AI, and the cultural shifts required for success. It also addresses the challenges of balancing innovation with regulation, and how collaboration between grid operators and tech providers can drive smarter, more sustainable energy systems. The session will be followed by a Q&A, to further delve into the topic.
Join us for an insightful Energy Shot session introducing Project DECODIT, where we delve into the critical role of R&D in bridging the gap between energy retailers and residential citizens. As homes transition towards the EU’s decarbonisation goals, citizens face a maze of choices, often lacking the data to make informed decisions. DECODIT develops digital tools that empower consumers to easily compare and select tailored solutions for future-proofing their homes. This session will explore how co-created services, data-driven apps, and innovative financing models are paving the way for more accessible and personalised energy transitions. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A, offering a deeper dive into these transformative solutions.
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Theme: the Challenges of Energy Security
Should you wish to attend, please contact Augustin Chabrol, Advisor – BD/Membership, Eurelectric