We are pleased to invite you to the smartEn Summit 2025, taking place on 20 May 2025 in Brussels. Our event will bring together senior professionals from leading energy companies, system operators, and policymakers to explore the role of the Flexible Demand Management Industry in driving Europe’s clean energy transition.
Under the theme “Great Flexpectations: The Flexible Demand Management Industry for a decarbonised and competitive Europe” this year’s Summit will highlight how demand-side flexibility can strengthen Europe’s energy system. Through a series of in-depth discussions, we will examine how the industry contributes to:
- Making energy more affordable
- Enhancing industrial competitiveness
- Strengthening energy security
- Improving system reliability
While the benefits of flexibility are clear, significant challenges remain. The Summit will provide a platform for business leaders and decision-makers to identify solutions, foster cross-sector collaboration, and define the next steps needed to fully activate demand-side flexibility in Europe.
We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels. Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for further updates!
Provisional Agenda
Welcome
9.30
Michael Villa, Executive Director, smartEn
Opening Keynote speech
9.40
To Be Confirmed
Session 1: Unlocking Flexible Demand for a More Affordable Energy System for All
9.50 – 11.00
- Nicolas Gonzales Casares, MEP, S&D
- Benedetta Scuderi, MEP, Greens
- Tom Howes, Adviser, DG ENER, European Commission
- Pierre Bivas, Founder, Voltalis
- Kora Töpfer, Head of German Public & Regulatory Affairs, EPEX Spot
- Guro Grøtterud, Senior Project Manager, NODES
- More speakers coming soon!
Moderator: Sandra Trittin, Climate Tech Entrepreneur
Session 2: Flexible Demand as a Driver of Industrial Competitiveness
11.30 – 12.40
- Małgosia Rybak, Climate Change & Energy Director, CEPI
- Pierre Tardieu, Chief Policy Officer, WindEurope
- Mariela Atanasova, Energy Markets Lead, EMEA, Google
- Sarah Jane Jucker, Founder & Managing Partner, EPQ
- More speakers coming soon!
Moderator: Sarah Honen, Head of Policy, ADE
Inspirational Talk
12.40
Frauke Thies, Executive Director, Agora Think Tanks
Session 3: Interoperable and Cybersecure Data for Flexible Demand Activations
14.00 – 15.10
- Mark McGranhagan, EPRI
- Cristina Corchero, CTO and co-founder, Bamboo Energy
- Niccolo Fattirolli, COO of olivoENERGY/Project Lead, BEGONIA
- Laurent Schmitt, Head of Utilities & European Developments, dcbel
- More speakers coming soon!
Moderator: Henrik Madsen, Head of Centre and Professor in Stochastic Dynamical Systems, Technical University of Denmark
Inspirational Talk
15.10
Claire Roumet, Strategic partnerships, EU Policy & Overall Coordination, Eurocities
Inspirational Talk
15.40
Alessandro Gropelli, Director General, Connect Europe
Session 4: Enhancing System Reliability Through Flexible Demand
15.50 – 16.50
- Anna Stürgkh, MEP, Renew Europe Group
- Vincenzo Ranieri, CEO of E-Distribuzione and President of EU DSO Entity
- Jo-Jo Hubbard, Co-founder & CEO, Electron
- Charlotte Johnson, General Manager, Infrastructure Flex, Kraken
- Yannick Jacquemart, Head of TESIF programme (future system operations and Integration of Flexibility), RTE
- More speakers coming soon!
Moderator: Claude Turmes, former MEP and former Energy Minister for Luxembourg
Closing Keynote Speech
16.50
To Be Confirmed
Conclusion
17.00
Stefan Doerig, Chair of the Board, smartEn
Networking drinks
Speakers
Sponsors
A Sustainable Venue
This year, we are proud to host the smartEn Summit 2025 at BEL, one of Europe’s largest passive buildings, minimising the ecological footprint of our event. The venue exemplifies sustainable design and energy efficiency. Some of its technologies include:
- Energy-efficient construction with a carbon footprint of just 273 kg CO₂ per m²—nearly half that of a conventional concrete building.
- Innovative energy solutions including 700 m² of photovoltaic panels, geothermal wells, and active concrete slabs for heating and cooling.
- Smart resource management, featuring rainwater recovery systems, advanced insulation, and presence detectors for optimized lighting.
