VELKOMMEN!
Norway and market liberalisation are the key focus of the 2019 event!
Conference sessions
A selection of top-class speakers
International dimension
International projects feature prominently
Audience
200 specialists in the field (distributors, producers, engineers, etc.)
Networking
Ample intervals are allowed for dialogue and discussion
In its 9th iteration, the Smart Energy national day will explore the Norwegian energy landscape.
What are the implications of this liberalisation for legislation, grid management, distributors and, in particular, customers?
The impact of liberalisation will also be weighed up in comparison with other industries (insurance, public transport, telecommunications). Other perspectives will also be opened up via further presentations, for example in relation to design thinking.
For the first time, we will have the opportunity to welcome a representative of the World Economic Forum. Espen Mehlum, Head of Knowledge Management at the WEF, will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 edition!
We look forward to meeting you in Sion on 30th August 2019.
Speakers
Why attend the Smart Energy Day
A unique opportunity for dialogue with 200 specialists from the fields of energy and digitisation (see attendance list)
Well-known speakers and a special focus on one country’s innovative projects
A round table discussion between different personalities from politics, economics and academia.
A carefully-programmed day that enables you to learn, discuss… and make new contacts.
Programme
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8:15 a.m.
Welcome and registration
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9:00 a.m.
Introduction (Switzerland - Norway)
Paul-André Vogel, Innovation manager | The Ark Foundation
Christophe Darbellay, Conseiller d'Etat | Canton Valais
Erik Førner, Ambassador | Royal Norwegian Embassy -
9:15 a.m.
General overview with an emphasis on the impact of liberalisation
Anne Vera Skrivarhaug, Director of Energy | NVE (Norway)
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9:50 a.m.
The Norwegian electricity grid
Thor Erik Grammeltvedt, Director of Strategy | Statnett (Norway)
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10:30 a.m.
Break
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11:00 a.m.
Going Electric – ambition to create the first electric region in Norway
Torstein Melhus, CEO | Agder Energi (Norway)
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11:30 a.m.
Increasing asset flexibility through digitalization of optimization and trading
Trond Straume, CEO | Powel (Norway)
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12:15 a.m.
Lunch
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1:30 p.m.
What is the impact of all this on Norwegian customers/consumers?
Ragnvald Naero, Founder | Smart Energy Network (Norway)
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1:50 p.m.
Would the citizens be at the heart of tomorrow's energy policies?
Joëlle Mastelic, Professor UAS | HES-SO Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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2:15 p.m.
A harmful energy monopoly - how consumers can benefit from market liberalisation?
Samuel Rutz, Programme and Research Manager | Avenir Suisse
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2:45
Pause
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3:15 p.m.
Design thinking and energy: how can it be applied?
David Corthay, Founder | Vertical Studio (Switzerland)
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3:40 p.m.
Overview of World Economic Forum energy future initiatives and trends for the energy sector
Espen Mehlum, Head of Knowledge Management, Shaping the Future of Energy | World Economic Forum (Switzerland)
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4:15 p.m.
Closing remarks followed by drinks
- From 16:30 p.m. Exhibition of Bachelor Theses HES-SO Valais/Wallis 2019
Feedback
Very well organized, availability, flexibility and support at the top!
I've been coming to the Smart Energy event since 2013. The quality is always very high, both in the conference sessions and in the facilities and general organisation. Particularly good for such a reasonable price!
A very worthwhile day, in terms of both the quality of the speakers and the networking opportunities.
Excellent and informative day. A welcome opportunity to make or renew contacts.
Bravo to the organisers for their choice of speakers, particularly those who have a somewhat broader vision and enable us to think differently.
You've succeeded in finding new input for every edition, even though Smart Energy is the theme for many conferences, which sometimes repeat one another. Well done!
Congratulations for this day, which allowed many fruitful exchanges and the opportunity to hear top specialists in their respective fields.
Practical Information
Aula François-Xavier Bagnoud
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Rte du Rawyl 47
1950 Sion
Switzerland
Map
1h from Lausanne
1h30 from Geneva
A shuttle bus service "Smart Energy", operated by Buchard Voyages, will be provided for attendees travelling by train.
More details
A free car park will be provided for attendees travelling by car – please follow the signs (number limited).
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