EUW 2016 begins in Barcelona
The annual landmark event of the European energy calendar, European Utility Week (EUW) 2016, has kicked-off in Barcelona, Spain.
Held at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via, EUW will bring together 12,000 of Europe’s leaders, solution providers and visionaries behind the world’s most successful utilities.
The conference programme features over 450 expert speakers and is designed to cater for utility industry professionals looking for strategic discussions on business models and the latest market news.
The opening keynote, entitled ‘Are We Ready for The Energy Revolution?’, will explore how the utility business model can be future-proofed in a changing environment that includes new technologies and shifting customer behaviours.
The session will be moderated by Carol L Stimmel, chief advisor, author and founder of Manifest Mind, and will explore topics including the integration of renewables, sustainability and energy efficiency, the state of urgency and collaboration, and the changing workforce.
Speaking prior to the event about the keynote, content director Florence Coullet said: “The energy revolution encapsulates one of the biggest trends in a sector which is adapting to new levels of connectivity and changing customer behaviours.
“It’s a vital topic and reflects the important role that EUW plays in bringing the major players in smart energy together, to explore the state of the industry, and where it’s going. We hope 2016 sets the bar even higher and look forward to welcoming our guests to Barcelona in November.”
This year, the summit is set to delve into the content around market design, digitalisation, consumer centricity and business models for the following themes: Transmission and Distribution (T&D); the intelligent grid; retail; sustainable and smart cities; ICT; and data management.
The hub sessions on the exhibition floor are different from the summit as they are free to attend for all visitors and allow attendees to participate in topic-led sessions.
In attendance as media partners for EUW 2016, Pan European Networks will continue to bring the latest from the event.
