Bram Holtus
Managing Director, DEKRA Certification B.V.
Theme 1 Security, Reliability & Affordability
Ensuring secure, reliable and affordable electricity across Europe’s evolving grid
Europe’s electricity system is changing rapidly. Electrification, renewable energy and new technologies are transforming the way power is produced, transported and consumed. At the same time, the pressure on the grid is increasing and questions around reliability, affordability and security are becoming more urgent.
In this theme, we explore how Europe can maintain a stable and secure electricity system while accelerating the energy transition. From large-scale energy storage and grid resilience to market design and political trade-offs, these sessions address the key foundations of a future-proof power system.
Experts from industry, policy and research will discuss how to balance the three pillars of the energy system: security of supply, affordability for citizens and businesses, and long-term sustainability.
Session highlights
Europe’s Power Bank: How Far Can Batteries Take Us?
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are often seen as a key solution for balancing renewable energy and stabilising the grid. But how scalable are they really? This session explores their role in Europe’s power system, including costs, integration challenges and their contribution to energy independence.
Defending Europe’s Grid from Digital and Physical Threats
As the grid becomes more interconnected and digitalised, vulnerabilities increase. Experts discuss how Europe can protect critical energy infrastructure from cyberattacks, sabotage and other emerging risks.
EU Supergrid: Building a Connected and Secure Power Backbone
What would a pan-European electricity grid look like? This session examines the opportunities and challenges of building a supergrid, including cross-border cooperation, system stability and security.
Affordable. Reliable. Sustainable. Can We Have It All?
Energy policy often requires difficult trade-offs. This session explores how governments and regulators can balance affordability with reliability and sustainability in the future energy market.
Christoph Podewils
Secretary General of the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC)
Kosti Rautiainen
EVP, Customers & New ventures at caruna
Valérie Hoeks
Turnaround & Strategy | Board Advisor | Sinologist
Biqing Yang
Energy Analyst at Ember
Alessandro Iubini
Global Solution Product Manager & Product Owner at ABB Electrification-Smart Power Division
