2018 theme
The Netherlands, prosumption and market liberalisation are on the programme for 2018!
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
For its 8th edition, the Smart Energy Day will explore the Dutch energy landscape. Following the focus on Austria in 2017, this year's conference will look at the way in which the Netherlands manages its (renewable) energy supplies.
A round table discussion will deal with the thorny question of the liberalisation of the electricity market in Switzerland. Finally, Michael Liebreich, of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, will spotlight some of the coming technological and economic trends in the energy sector.
However, the Smart Energy Day is also a unique opportunity to dialogue with the 200 or so energy specialists who will be attending. Don't miss out!
We look forward to meeting you in Sion on 30th August 2019.
Speakers 2018
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 2018
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8:30 a.m.
Reception and check-in
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9:00 a.m.
Introduction and basic information about Switzerland and the Netherlands
Paul-André Vogel, Innovation manager | The Ark Foundation
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9:15 a.m.
Focus on digitisation of energy in the Netherlands
René Kerkmeester, Leader Corporate Digital Transformation | TenneT
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9:45 a.m.
A Dutch distributor's point of view
Jos Blom, Innovation and Strategy Consultant | Alliander
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10:15 a.m.
Innovative projects in the Netherlands
Philip Gladek, CEO | Spectral
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10:45 a.m.
Coffee
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11:15 a.m.
Round table discussion on the liberalisation of the Swiss market and its effects
Christian Schaffner, Executive Director | Energy Center - EPFZ
Ronny Kaufmann, CEO | Swisspower
Maurice Dierick, Head of Grid | Swissgrid
François Fellay, General director | Energies Sion Région (ESR)
Paul Michellod, Director | FMV
Moderator : Jean-Albert Ferrez, President | The Ark Foundation -
12:15 a.m.
Lunch
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1:30 p.m.
A regional energy provider in transition
Samuel Pfaffen, Head of Business Development | Eniwa AG
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1:50 p.m.
Blockchain projects in energy in the Netherlands and Germany
René Kerkmeester, Leader Corporate Digital Transformation | TenneT
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2:10 p.m.
Self-consumption on the move in Valais
Grégoire Largey, Innovation manager | eEnergyCenter
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2:30 p.m.
Creating the energy architecture for the 21st century
Jon Ferris, Strategy Director | Electron
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3:00 p.m.
Global view of technological and economic trends
Michael Liebreich, Founder and Senior Contributor | Bloomberg New Energy Finance
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4:15 p.m.
Closing remarks followed by drinks
Feedback
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.
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!
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).
