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European New Power Summit 2026

21/05/2026Cleantech Park Arnhem10:00 AM

Be part of the flagship event of Arnhem Electricity Week (18–23 May 2026), where industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, startups and investors shape the future of Europe’s electricity system.

Security, Reliability & Affordability
Ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable electricity system as Europe’s grid continues to evolve.
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Digitalization & New Technologies
How data, AI and digital tools are transforming the way energy systems operate.
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International Regulation & Cooperation
The policies, standards and international collaboration needed for a connected European energy market.
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People, Social Innovation & Design
Technology is ready. Design and People make the difference  from ownership and behavior to co-creation and public support.
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The program and speaker lineup are currently in development. 

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European New Power Summit Program

Demo Field
Walk-in
European Demo Days
Innovation showcase festival for companies.
Stage 1
Walk-in
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Who Will Lead the Energy Game: Europe or China?
Affordable. Reliable. Sustainable. Can We Have It All?
EU Supergrid: Building a Connected and Secure Power Backbone for Europe
Resilient Power for a Competitive Europe
Defending Europe’s Grid from Digital and Physical Threats in an Interconnected World
Break
Networking drinks
Closing session
Lunch break
Network Lunch
Stage 2
Walk-in
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How Do We Make a Million Microgrids Work as One?
From Data to Decisions: How AI Is Powering the Energy Revolution
The Grid’s New Brain: How EMS is Powering Smarter Energy Decisions
Europe’s Power Bank: How Far Can Batteries Take Us?
Lunch break
Network Lunch
Stage 3
Walk-in
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Are Tariffs the Hidden Price of Europe’s Energy Transition?
From Grid Stress to Grid Intelligence: AI as the Conductor of Flexibility
Execution matters: Implementing startup solutions for the energy transition’s hardest challenges
One Market, Many Laws: Can Regulation Keep Up with Integration?
Lunch break
Network Lunch
Stage 4
Walk-in
Energy Systems Inspired by Nature
A Beautiful Energy Future
Power to the People: Who Owns the Energy Transition?
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Lunch break
Network Lunch
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Hosts

Mark Lobel Presenter, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, Moderator, Emcee
Samina Ansari Author, Speaker & Facilitator on Social Innovation, Ethics and Technology
Burak Yitgin Director of Energy Investments at Danista Capital Partners
Linda Vermaat Moderator and Social Innovation Advocate

Speakers (More T.b.a.)

  • Monday18/05
  • Tuesday19/05
  • Wednesday20/05
  • Thursday21/05
  • Friday22/05
  • Saturday23/05
Jacob Zonneveld CEO and Co-Founder of Deftpower
Willem van Laatum Strategy consultant at Alliander
Camiel Oremus Global Service Area Lead for Power Grids at DNV
Aliene van der Veen Digital Energy Systems Expert at TNO
Harmen Lücker Director Local Energy Networks at Firan (Alliander)
Rodrigo Vallejo Associate Professor of Energy Law and Regulation for the Digital and Green Transitions at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society
Linda Vermaat Moderator and Social Innovation Advocate
Lilian van Daal Product designer
Saskia van den Muijsenberg Founder and Director of BiomimicryNL and a Certified Biomimicry Professional
Marije Ruysch-Koster Director of the Energy Bank in the Arnhem region
Burak Yitgin Director of Energy Investments at Danista Capital Partners
Mareno de Kort Senior Innovation Advisor at Stedin
Kennard Brandenburgh Co-founder of Distro Energy
Koen Altena Business development at Zonneplan
Tobias Grün BRYCK Startup Alliance
Rick Ruiter Business Developer | Corporate Venturing at Alliander
Maren Cottin Innovation Manager at SMS group
Mark Verhagen co-founder and CEO of RIFT
Rob van der Horst Director of Alliander Next Grid
Ruby Schaap Researcher and social designer
Rosalie Apituley Artist, Critical Designer, Keynote speaker
Zoltán Nagy Professor and Chair of Building Services at Eindhoven University of Technology
Marieke Rietbergen Advisor on creative ecosystems, collective future envisioning in transitions / systemic co-design
Yosser Dekker Founder and Director of Ruimtekoers
Thomas Hoppe Professor of Sustainability of Rural-Urban Systems in the Department of Technology, Policy and Management (TPS)
Johanna Schacht Lead of Advanced Analytics at TenneT
Mark McGranaghan Fellow at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Elena Sbenghea Program Leader Stationary, Long-Duration Battery Technologies at Battery Competence Cluster NL (BCC-NL) and Oost NL
Matija Naglič Innovation Expert at TenneT
Shima Mousavi Gargari Corporate Innovation Manager at TenneT TSO and Professor by Special Appointment at HAN University of Applied Sciences
Kavish Kowlesar board member of Klimaat en Energie Koepel (KEK)
Femke Brenninkmeijer Chair of Energie-Nederland
Alessandro Iubini Global Solution Product Manager & Product Owner at ABB Electrification-Smart Power Division
Anja van Niersen CEO of Milence
Rens Savenije Commercial Director at Ventolines
Valérie Hoeks Turnaround & Strategy | Board Advisor | Sinologist
Biqing Yang Energy Analyst at Ember
Christoph Podewils Secretary General of the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC)
Antonello Monti Director of the Institute for Automation of Complex Power System, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
Antoinette Sol Energy Strategy Manager at Tata Steel
Samina Ansari Author, Speaker & Facilitator on Social Innovation, Ethics and Technology
Kosti Rautiainen EVP, Customers & New ventures at caruna
Christian Baer Secretary General at Europex
Sadegh Seddighi Professor, Balanced Energy Systems Research Center, HAN University of Applied Sciences
Bram Holtus Managing Director, DEKRA Certification B.V.
Luca Lo Schiavo Energy Regulation Expert, ERRA (Energy Regulators Regional Association)
Aron Lazarchick Energy Interoperability Strategist, Codibly
Mark Lobel Presenter, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, Moderator, Emcee

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