Programme
Conference venue: Stanhope Hotel, Rue du Commerce 9, 1000 Brussels (Google Maps)
09:15 – Registration and Coffee/Tea
10:15 – Welcome and Introduction
- Marco Pezzaglia, Chair, COGEN Europe
10:20 – Keynote Speeches
- Eero Ailio, Adviser – Energy transition & local governance, Directorate General for Energy (DG ENER), European Commission
- Radan Kanev, Member – Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), European Parliament (video)
10:45 – SESSION 1: Industry Leaders’ Visions – Ensuring a Competitive and Sustainable Europe
European industry and political leaders agree that the EU Green Deal must be accompanied by a Clean Industrial Deal to safeguard Europe’s industrial competitiveness, as all sectors of the economy make efforts towards achieving the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The cogeneration sector has a strong manufacturing base in Europe, employing more than 100,000 people. Moreover, cogeneration solutions continue to enable industry, SMEs and district heating operators to stay competitive and reduce their emissions, whilst supporting highly skilled jobs across value chains locally.
During this session, CEOs representing leading companies in the cogeneration sector will share their visions for an ambitious Clean Industrial Deal that will contribute to a successful EU Green Deal implementation.
Moderator: Kelvin Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Power Engineering International (PEi)
Panellists:
- Thomas Smith, President, COGEN World Coalition (CWC) & President, Combined Heat and Power Alliance (USA)
- Luiz Hanania, CEO of Veolia Poland & Representative of the Polish Association of Heat Energy (PTEC)
- Henrik Bahri, Vice President Sales, Siemens Energy
- Christian Pho Duc, Chief Technology Officer, Smartenergy
Questions and Answers
12:00 – Networking Lunch
13:15 – SESSION 2: Future-proof Cogeneration – Technology & Innovation for Net-zero
The European Union is committed to supporting industries’ initiatives to innovate, bring to market and deploy key solutions for the energy transition, supporting decarbonisation, security of supply and affordability. Cogeneration is recognised across the relevant EU legislation as a highly efficient energy technology. Going forward, the cogeneration sector is committed to innovating and developing market ready solutions to further support energy systems integration, boost resilience, reduce CO₂ emissions and foster the efficient use of renewable energy sources on the path towards climate neutrality.
This session will showcase the latest innovative approaches for sustainable, low/zero emission and future-proof cogeneration technologies.
Moderator: Kelvin Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Power Engineering International (PEi)
Panellists:
- Anders Stuxberg, Specialist in Power Plant Process Integration, Siemens Energy
- Paolo Masiero, Marketing Manager Power Generation, Solar Turbines
- Sven Buehler, Energy System Engineer, Caterpillar Inc.
- Andreas Eberharter, Vice President – Product Management and Marketing, INNIO Jenbacher
Questions and Answers
14:30 – Coffee Break
15:00 – SESSION 3: Energy Consumers’ Voices for a Successful Clean Industrial Deal
European industry, small businesses and citizens need affordable, secure and clean heat and power. Energy efficient and renewable energy solutions are available today to address the diverse needs of energy consumers. Yet clean energy investments in both individual projects and more broadly energy infrastructure have slowed down in recent years, due to the multiple crises impacting the European economy and society.
This session will explore the different perspectives of energy consumers, from industries to SMEs and districts. Speakers will identify challenges and opportunities for the implementation of the EU Green Deal, as well as voice out their recommendations to EU policymakers for the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal.
Moderator: Sonja van Renssen, Chief Strategy Officer, Carbon Pulse
Panellists:
- Josh Gartland, Deputy Director General, European Association of Sugar Manufacturers (CEFS)
- Małgosia Rybak, Climate Change & Energy Director, Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi)
- Magdalena Vallebona, Climate & Energy Director, European Ceramic Industry Association (Cerame-Unie)
- Kimmo Alatulkkila, Director, Development of Energy Systems, Oulun Energia
Questions and Answers
16:15 – SESSION 4: Getting 2040 Right – Unlocking Investments for Carbon Neutral, Competitive and Resilient Energy
The European Commission’s Communication on Europe’s 2040 climate target and path to climate neutrality by 2050 has kick started a strategic debate on the EU’s decarbonisation pathways beyond 2030.
In this session, EU industry stakeholders, academia/civil society and policymakers will debate the 2040 climate ambition proposed by the European Commission, as well as the potential pathways to achieve it. What will it mean for the energy sector? How could energy affordability and security of supply be safeguarded? How can necessary investments in future-proof energy infrastructure be fostered?
Moderator: Sonja van Renssen, Chief Strategy Officer, Carbon Pulse
Keynote Introduction:
Panellists:
- Beatriz Yordi, Director, Carbon Markets & Clean Mobility, DG CLIMA, European Commission
- Edyta Sysło, Senior Expert, Department of Air Protection & Climate Negotiations, Ministry of Climate & Environment, Poland
- Ryszard Pawlik, Head of Brussels Office, Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) & Representative of the Polish Association of Heat Energy (PTEC)
- Nick Bitsios, Head of Brussels Office, Metlen Energy & Metals
- Conall Heussaff, Research Analyst, Energy and Climate Policy, Bruegel
Questions and Answers
17:30 – Conclusions
- Stefan Liesner, Head of Marketing and Public Affairs, 2G Energy & Executive Committee Member, COGEN Europe
17:45 – End of the Conference
Evening Programme
Event venue: BELvue Museum, Place des Palais 7, 1000 Brussels (Google Maps)
19:15 – Welcome Cocktail
20:15 – COGEN Europe Recognition Awards Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies: Hans Korteweg, Managing Director, COGEN Europe
20:45 – COGEN Europe Gala Dinner (sponsored by AB Energy)
23:00 – End of the evening programme
