High-profile experts from the energy industry, politics and industry
As the central platform for the energy industry, E‑world energy & water sets strong thematic impulses with its extensive and varied speaker program. From February 10 to 12, visitors at Messe Essen can look forward to a wide range of expert forums, panel discussions and live podcasts featuring high-profile representatives from the energy industry, politics, industry and science. The complete program is available in the E‑world Community.
The four expert forums in the exhibition halls are among the most popular elements of the E‑world program. They offer practical insights into current market developments and strategic issues in the energy industry. At the same time, the stage program reflects the trade fair´s growing internationalization. For example, experts will present insights into the energy industry in several European countries, such as Poland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain and France. Topics range from smart energy hubs and Poland’s energy transition to PPAs and FPAs in Spain and Germany, reflecting the international perspectives of the energy industry.
Energy Leadership Meeting: Perspectives for tomorrow’s energy world
Energy Leadership Meeting marks its 15th edition on February 9. The event brings together leading representatives from the energy sector, industry, politics and science. It focuses on current energy policy decisions and strategic questions for the future, such as the expansion of renewables, security of supply beyond 2030 and the financing of grid expansion.
Speakers include Dr. Nina Scheer, Member of the German Parliament and energy policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group; Andreas Mundt, President of the Federal Cartel Office; Julia Bläsius, Germany Director of Agora Energiewende; Dr. Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE AG; and Holger Lösch, Deputy Managing Director of the BDI – Federation of German Industries.
Fibre Optics Forum in its eighth edition
The Fibre Optics Forum, organized by Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation (BREKO), conIenergy und Micus Strategieberatung, will offer practical insights into fibre optic expansion on February 10. Participants can expect best practice examples, expert presentations and panel discussions on topics such as the TKG amendment, network densification strategies, and legally compliant proof of use.
Speakers include Gertrud Husch, Head of Digital Connectivity at the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization; Sebastian Firl, Chief Operating Officer at fiber to the people; and Stephan Schneider, Head of Regional Policy for North Rhine-Westphalia at Vodafone.
Podcast Lounge: Live recordings with top guests
A special highlight is the Podcast Lounge in Hall 4. Live recordings of various podcasts will take place here on all three days of the fair, including Energopolis, Handelsblatt Green & Energy, Effizient vernetzt and Aurora: Energy Unplugged. Listeners will have the opportunity to follow the recordings live and then talk to the podcasters and guests afterwards.
Guests feature, among others, Mona Neubaur (Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy of North Rhine-Westfalia), Michael Lewis (Uniper), Dr. Hendrik Neumann (Amprion) and Barbie Haller (Federal Network Agency).
Further information about the trade fair is available at: www.e-world-essen.com