Hub Sessions - Programme Overview

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At Enlit Europe in Milan, you will see the energy transition in action through 80+ themed Hub Sessions that will inspire you to take real action. Experienced speakers will join these topic-led and free-to-attend sessions to uncover the latest trends and technologies right on the exhibition floor, sharing with our attendees how they are tackling the energy transition challenges.

Check out the Hub Sessions programme overview below.

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For more information about the Hub Sessions Programme and the detailed agenda, click here.

Enlit Europe 2024 Hub Sessions

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Digitalisation Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    Co-hosted with Eurelectric. The session is composed of 2 high level panels: Meeting the demands of customer-centred digitalisation & Striking the balance between build-out and flexibility.
  2. 22 Oct,
    In this T&D Europe hosted session, you will hear inspiring real-life examples from across Europe how the acceleration of the energy transition takes place. You will walk away with 3 surprising success factors, which can be applied along Europe’s power system.
Digital Tech Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    Smart Meters allow for automatic collection, accurate measuring consumption and communication of energy, water and gas using data. Join this session to find out what are the latest advancements in Europe in both Smart water meters and Smart meters.
  2. 22 Oct,
    With various segments of regulation coming into force recently in Europe the trend towards making data available for customers to better manage their energy footprint is very apparent. This session aims to discuss the current and emerging standards and technology landscape underpinning the energy ma ...
Power Generation Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    A state-of-play on the direction of Italy’s power sector (legacy assets, fuel security, renewables, hydrogen and grid).
  2. 22 Oct,
    This session will explore the latest in plant digitalisation and the opportunities AI brings.
Decarbonisation Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    Shaping the Future: Careers in Energy and Turbomachinery In conjunction with ETN Global, Enlit Europe invites enginnering students to takes part in a special session introducing careers in energy and turbomachinery 
  2. 22 Oct,
    In collaboration with Eurogas
  3. 22 Oct,
    Examing the role of energy hubs & industrial clusters in fostering collaboration between energy and industrial sectors.
Grid Innovation Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    In future markets, flexibility will a service or commodity that can be bought and sold, so local flexibility markets are expected to become more established in the next few years. In this session, we take a critical look at this market development from a financial, regulatory and technical systems p ...
  2. 22 Oct,
    Aggregated flexibility can provide TSOs & DSOs with the capability of better managing their grids in areas of high renewables penetration, so aggregators are now important market players. In this session, we present a number of successful case studies.
Energy Democracy Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    Continuing our Women in Energy series, we bring together inspirational women with experience in either starting their own business or are familiar with the corporate innovation ecosystem to discuss how to better encourage and support female entrepreneurship and innovation.
  2. 22 Oct,
    The concept of energy sharing is growing in popularity, and the Commission has been quick to acknowledge this via its Electricity Market Design Reform, but what is the role of the DSO?
Hydrogen & Energy Storage Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    What’s the objective status and the barriers to green hydrogen as the enabler of the energy transition?
  2. 22 Oct,
    Gain insights into energy storage opportunities in capacity markets and other revenue streams. Learn about regulations and strategies shaping energy storage deployment and market participation
eMobility Hub
  1. 22 Oct,
    Details to be announced
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Digitalisation Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    AI boosting efficiency and accelerating innovation.
  2. 23 Oct,
    Building a Workforce set for the Challenge
  3. 23 Oct,
    The latest in Europe around, virtual reality and AI increasing accuracy and efficiency in the digital Energy Sector.
  4. 23 Oct,
    Actionable insights for proactive and targeted infrastructure management.
Digital Tech Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    Solutions to monitor and reduce grid downtime; predict changes to fluctuating market demand in real time and balance assets.
  2. 23 Oct,
    Which digital technologies do we need to support the transition? Which systems have the highest cyber vulnerabilities?
  3. 23 Oct,
    Latest cloud-based applications enabling new business models and latest cloud-based platforms to optimize operations and make better informed decisions about where to invest in new resources.
Power Generation Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    A session looking at the prospects for natural gas generation and how this affects the strategies of utilities. What are operators planning for their gas fired fleets and where will we see new build gas plants.
  2. 23 Oct,
    A session of presentations and panel discussion, including plant operators, discussing the need for firm dispatchable power, its potential and challenges and the technologies that can provide it: gas turbines, engines, hybrid systems with batteries and CCS.
  3. 23 Oct,
    A technical session on the turbomachinary and gas-fired technologies that are set to deliver solutions from 2030 and beyond.
  4. 23 Oct,
    Exploring New Nuclear: Delve into the enabling policies and technologies, supply chain, energy system sector implications and strategic considerations for decision-makers in the realm of new nuclear energy
Decarbonisation Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    Choices for the short & long term as technology evolves.
  2. 23 Oct,
    Notable projects and technologies that are demonstrating the viability of CCUS
  3. 23 Oct,
    This session showcases projects and technologies addressing the key net zero challenge for industry and commerce, which is the decarbonisation of heating and cooling. Learn about innovative solutions for process steam, district heating and space heating/cooling.
  4. 23 Oct,
    Solutions for Clean aviation, shipping & freight.
Grid Innovation Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    In this T&D Europe-hosted session, you will hear from key players what is being done to realise the grids we need today and tomorrow.   
  2. 23 Oct,
    The energy transition is unquestionably making the grid system more complex, especially at the distribution level with the growing influence of DERs. In this session, we‘re focusing on energy islands and microgrids, and will demonstrate why they represent important developments as our grid system evolves towards net zero.
  3. 23 Oct,
    As we decarbonise our energy system, prosumers, and consumers in general, could provide valuable system flexibility and grid support when required. In this session, we demonstrate how technologies are enabling this.
  4. 23 Oct,
    To effectively manage distribution grids in a more decarbonised and decentralised world, we need to call upon innovative digital and hard tech solutions.
  5. 23 Oct,
    To effectively manage high-voltage grids in a more decarbonised and decentralised world, we need to call upon innovative digital and hard tech solutions.
Energy Democracy Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    Energy communities are now recognised as a vital part of a successful energy transition. However, arguably the greatest challenge facing their establishment is how to sustianably finance them. In this session, we present creative ideas on how this can be done.
  2. 23 Oct,
    Digital platforms are vital for the functioning of energy communities. In this session, we showcase the latest advances in this area, such as P2P trading, while also discussing user protection and AI.
  3. 23 Oct,
    A series of sessions where selected start-ups have the opportunity to pitch their innovative solution aimed at accelerating the energy transition to a jury panel, with the winner selected in each.
Hydrogen & Energy Storage Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    Explore hydrogen's potential in industry decarbonization: session highlights include its role in hard-to-abate sectors, and energy storage, alongside challenges and innovations in deployment and infrastructure development.
  2. 23 Oct,
    Explore cutting-edge green hydrogen projects & technologies shaping the energy landscape from production to applications
  3. 23 Oct,
    Battery Energy Storage Systems play a pivotal role in the energy transition. Discover technology, deployment and innovation trends
  4. 23 Oct,
    Explore the pivotal role in energy resilience of long-duration energy storage solutions from technological advancements to regulatory landscapes.
eMobility Hub
  1. 23 Oct,
    What did we learn from Solar and when can we get closer to a Green Drive?
  2. 23 Oct,
    Exciting session coming up soon.
  3. 23 Oct,
    This session is composed of 2 key panels. Panel 1: Support for network operators and grid infrastructure. Panel 2: Market models, rules and standards to ensure proper functioning of the grid systems and foster smart & flexible EV charging.
  4. 23 Oct,
    From EV to other energy-consuming destinations, this session will look at trends, emerging technologies and use cases
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Digitalisation Hub
Digital Tech Hub
  1. 24 Oct,
    Solutions to monitor and reduce grid downtime; predict changes to fluctuating market demand in real time and balance assets.
Power Generation Hub
  1. 24 Oct,
    O & M, modernisation and asset management of turbomachinery-based generation.
  2. 24 Oct,
    In collaboration with COGEN Europe
Decarbonisation Hub
  1. 24 Oct,
    Bio-methane, RDF, agricultural and other waste, renewable heat production, coal to biomass.
  2. 24 Oct,
    Offering examples of decarbonisation plans and projects from energy-intensive industries
Grid Innovation Hub
  1. 24 Oct,
    This session focuses on showcasing new tech and solutions that demonstrate how we can create a greener, safer, smarter and more resilient gas grid.
  2. 24 Oct,
    This session aims to present the initial findings of an ongoing analysis on the crucial role of smart grids for the success of the clean energy transition, conducted by the EERA Joint Programme on Smart Grids. High-level speakers will join the discussion and reflect on the next steps needed to adapt, extend and digitise the EU electricity grid.
Energy Democracy Hub
  1. 24 Oct,
    In this master class on how to effectively communicate with your customers, we showcase several novel approaches to customer communication that have proved highly successful.
  2. 24 Oct,
    Continuing our Women in Energy series, an all-female expert panel will discuss the energy transition, the key priorities and share their approaches on how to achieve those key priorities to ensure net zero by 2050. 

 

Please note that the programme is subject to change; we recommend that you check out this page often for the updated grid.

 

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  • Enlit Europe 2024 Host Utility Partner Enel

 

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  • Enlit Europe AI Partner Microsoft

 

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