Balancing Europe's Energy System: Challenges, Solutions, and Prospects

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Why is this relevant NOW?

Traditional balancing approaches are no longer effective. The time has come for an open dialogue and the search for new, bold solutions.

This is why Energy Club is gathering leading experts, regulators, investors, and innovators in Vienna. Our forum is not just another conference for reporting achievements. It is an intensive brainstorming session dedicated to the most critical issue in modern energy: how to ensure grid stability and security in the new reality.

Europe's energy system is undergoing its greatest transformation in a century. The rapid growth of renewable energy sources is no longer a future prospect but our current reality. However, "green" energy brings unprecedented challenges: declining grid inertia, sharp generation fluctuations, and the threat of large-scale blackouts, which are shifting from hypothetical risks to real incidents.

Target audience

01
Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSOs & DSOs)
02
Energy Regulators
03
Generation Companies
04
Developers and Manufacturers of Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
05
IT Companies and Software Developers
06
Energy Equipment Manufacturers
07
Energy Traders and Aggregators
08
Investment Funds, Banks, and Private Investors
09
Consulting and Law Firms
10
Representatives from specialized Universities and Research Centers

What Will We Discuss?

We will focus on two key blocks: Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Solutions

Key blocks:

1. Today's Challenges

  • An open discussion on the technical problems faced by system operators across Europe.
  • An analysis of the lessons learned from recent outages and blackouts.
  • An assessment of the limits of traditional balancing methods and the barriers to scaling Demand Side Response.

2. Tomorrow's Solutions:

  • A deep dive into the economics and technology of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which are becoming the "holy grail" for the grid.
  • An exploration of how artificial intelligence and digital platforms can optimize energy systems today.
  • A discussion on new market models that will fairly reward flexibility and the prospects for pan-European cooperation.
  • A look into the future: "digital inertia," Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and other innovations.

Why You Should Attend:

Event program

14:00–14:30
Registration and welcome coffee
14:30-14:35
Opening Remarks
14:35-14:45
Keynote Speech
14:45-15:45
Panel Discussion 1: "Current Challenges in Balancing Europe's Energy System" (60 minutes: 45-minute moderated discussion + 15-minute Q&A with the audience)

Moderator: Andriy Kulykov - journalist, TV and radio host, media expert

Key topics for discussion:

  • Decentralized Generation: A Challenge or an Opportunity?
  • Flexibility Deficit: Technical and Regulatory Barriers.
  • RES Integration: Is the System Ready?
  • Lessons from Recent Blackouts in Europe.
  • The Limits of Traditional Balancing Methods (Gas, HPPs).
  • The Role of and Barriers to Scaling Demand Side Response.
  • Are Current Market Rules Ready for New Challenges?
15:45-16:15
Coffee break and networking

16:15-17:15
Panel Discussion 2: "The Future of Balancing: Digitalization, Flexibility Markets, and Consumer Integration" (60 minutes: 45-minute moderated discussion + 15-minute Q&A with the audience)

Moderator: Andriy Kulykov - journalist, TV and radio host, media expert

Key topics for discussion:

  • The Role of Regional Operators in Ensuring Reliability.
  • The Strategic Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • The Role of Digital Technologies, AI, and Blockchain.
  • New Ancillary Services Market Models to Reward Flexibility.
  • DSM (Demand Side Management) and the Role of the Consumer.
  • Innovation Potential: "Digital Inertia."
17:15-17:30
Closing remarks and summary
17:30-18:00
Networking and coffee

Speakers

Victor Kamyshev
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer Central Europe | Grid Solutions Electrification Systems GE Vernova
Øyvind Vessia
Regulatory Affairs Director Energy Economics Commercial Ørsted
Rafael Gómez-Elvira
Director of Public Relations and Marketing, OMI Group / Chair of the NEMO Committee, EU
Stephen Woodhouse
Director at AFRY Management Consulting / Energy Transition / Electricity market design
Shvedkyi Volodymyr
Board of director LLC Energy Trade Group
Patrick Dallinger
Sales Director Industrial End User & Utilities Schneider Electric
Jasmina Trhulj
Energy Community Secretariat / Head of Electricity Unit

Ticket Options and Prices

We offer several registration options to allow each participant to choose the most suitable format:
Early Bird Registration
(until August 15, 2025):
€500
Standard Ticket
(from August 16 to September 19, 2025):
€600
Late Registration / On-site
(from September 20, 2025, and on the day of the event):
€700
Special Rates
Corporate Package (for 3+ individuals from one company):
  • 15% discount off the regular ticket price for each person
• Public Sector, Academia & NGOs:
  • Price: €200 - €250
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of European energy. Secure your participation in the forum, where cutting-edge solutions will be discussed, and new horizons will open for electricity traders.

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Venue of the event

The conference will take place at the
Hilton Vienna Plaza hotel

Schottenring 11, A - 1010 Vienna, Austria

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