BIG IDEAS BY DAY. BIG CONNECTIONS BY NIGHT.

This year’s Summit dove into the forces shaping - and testing - Europe’s energy future.

Across three dynamic spaces - the Inspire Stage, the Evolve Stage, and the Connect Area - attendees could explore urgent themes through bold panels, sharp insights, and real-world stories from real people.

But it’s not just about what’s said on stage. It’s about who delegates met off it.

At the Summit, delegates are in the right place, with the right people - where conversations with decision-makers spark partnerships, and connections drive the energy transition forward.

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The Summit experience included:

- All Summit stages
- Exclusive lounges and networking areas
- Delegate-only sessions and roundtables
- A seat at the Think Tank Session
- Lunch, coffee, refreshments and receptions
- A ticket to The Sunset Summit at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

EVOLVE STAGE

From big vision to real-world action.

Evolve Stage Programme

INSPIRE STAGE

Bold ideas spark here.

Inspire Stage Programme

CONNECT AREA

The right people. At the right place.

Connect Area Receptions

The Sunset Summit

Where the day ends, and conversations keep flowing.

A fabulous evening for Summit delegates inside the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Where the day’s big ideas turned into lasting, meaningful connections

Attendance was limited.

Summit Speakers

Check out who took the stage on the showfloor in Bilbao during the Summit:

Nuno Silva

Head of Manufacturing ENODA

Johan Mörnstam

Chair, E.DSO & CEO E.ON Sverige and E.ON Nordic

Pietro Bernardara

Director of European Projects EDF R&D

Devrim Celal

Chief Marketing and Flexibility Officer Kraken

Melton Chang

Executive Vice President - Power Systems Schneider Electric

Herbert Diess

Chairman of the Board The Mobility House

Oonagh O'Grady

Vice President, International Origination Hydrostor

Tim van Amstel

CEO E.ON One E.ON

Natalie Samovich

Natalie Samovich - head of R&I at Enercoutim, co-founder MCPV, steering board member at AIOTI, honorary chair of WG smart grids at the ETIP-SNET AOTI

Gabriel Nuno Charrua de Sousa

Chief Executive Officer, FLOENE ENERGIAS, S.A. & Board Member Eurogas

Pierre Bivas

Chair DR4EU (Demand Response 4 Europe)

Pritil Gunjan

Director Guidehouse Insights

Lesley O'Connor

Founder and Executive Chair Trifecta Energy

Greg Jackson

Founder and Chief Executive Officer Octopus Energy Group

Torsten Knop

European Regulation E.ON SE

Peter Wall

Head of Grids Bloomberg NEF

Kait Bolongaro

Managing Editor MLex

Gregorio Morales Schmid

Chief Commercial Officer Sonnedix

Areti Ntaradimou

Brussels Editor at Enlit Media and Head of EU Projects at Enlit Europe Enlit

João Sepúlveda Maia

Global Digital IT/OT Architecture EDP

Sasha Twining

Journalist and debate host

Christian Baer

Secretary General Europex

Gregorio Relaño

Planning & Regulation Director Iberdrola

Juan Mari Aburto

Mayor City of Bilbao

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2025 Summit Themes

European Competitiveness

What does Europe need to stay globally competitive as the energy transition accelerates? This theme explores industrial strategy, investment drivers, and geopolitical realities - starting with the “EU Commission’s session on Industrial Competitiveness”.

Electrification

From industrial processes to transport, where is electrification working - and where is it not? Join us to explore the reality behind the hype, including the panel "Electrification: Charging On or Powering Down?"

Optimising Grids & Network

How do we build a grid system that is smart, secure and adaptable? Sessions like "Security, Resiliency & Adaptation in Grids" take on infrastructure modernisation and cross-border coordination.

Artificial Intelligence

The AI revolution is here - but are we ready for the implications? From bias and ethics to cybersecurity and data governance, "The Grey Areas of AI" panel asks the hard questions.

Consumer Centricity

Customers are demanding more control, more transparency and more value. But are we listening? The session "Is Change Management the Secret to Customer Centricity?" will feature energy leaders transforming their organisations around the end-user.

Security, Resilience & Adaptation

How do we prepare for the unexpected? This theme runs across our Summit, including climate change scenario planning, grid resilience, and the role of Small Modular Reactors in energy stability.

Iberian Focus

Spain and Portugal are at the forefront of renewables and innovation. Hear how regional leaders are scaling solutions in the “Iberian Renewables Focus” session and beyond.

Securing Skills & Workforce

Without the right people, the energy transition fails. Our session "Workforce Roadmap to 2050" will dig into talent, skills, and what it takes to build a workforce fit for net-zero.

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2025 Partners & Sponsors

Diamond Partner