Program
11h00 Walk-in & networking
11h30 Welcome
by moderator René Peters, Business Director Gas Technology, TNO
11h40 Opening speech (live online)
A future-proof energy transition is a wicked problem with a lot of stakeholders, interests and perspectives. To find a solution it is key to take notice of different visions and possible scenario’s on a global, European and national scale. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner Energy.
11h50 Future scenario’s
Dr. Roland Roesch, Deputy Director Innovation and Technology Center, IRENA
12h00 A Reliable and Renewable future
In this opening roundtable thoughtleaders will share their strategic visions on a reliable and renewable future. Geopolitical developments and dependencies, economical challenges and technological chances are all highly dynamic. Which scenario’s are most likely to come true and which part can offshore play in the energymix? How can we speed up the transition to offshore wind in a reliable and safe way and what can we do to secure our supply while in transition?
Debate with a.o.:- Morten Dyrholm, Chairman Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Group Senior Vice President, Vestas Wind Systems A/S
- Rémi Gruet, CEO, Ocean Energy Europe
- Roland Roesch, Deputy Director Innovation and Technology Center, IRENA
- Peter Mann, CEO, Kistos
12h45 Lunch & networking
13h45 Security of offshore supply
Challenges are have to be taken to make the transition to a growing and secure offshore supply. Bottlenecks need smart innovations and environmental risks need to be taken into account. How can we secure offshore supply in a sustainable, safe and balanced energysystem? Is it possible to expand in a very busy maritime area as the North Sea? How can we use existing infrastructure for renewable energy and make smart interconnections? Which role can hydrogen and offshore energy-hubs play?
Debate with:- Danielle Jarski, CDO and Board Member, RWE Renewables
- Marco Kuijpers, Director Offshore, Tennet
- Jan Kjaersgaard, CEO Offshore Wind, GE
- Prajeev Rasiah, Executive VP & Regional Director, Energy Systems - Northern Europe, DNV
14h40 Coffee Break
15h20 Safety first
The offshore energy-transition comes with a lot of challenges on safety for humans, animals and environment. Climate changes increase the risks and so is the growing use of the North Sea space. What regulations are needed and what can we learn from leading companies?
How are regulators and companies keeping up with the changes and challenges mentioned in the first two debates?
- Aurelie Abiad, Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Nederland
- Theodor Kockelkoren, Inspector General of regulator, State Supervision of Mines in the Netherlands
16h00 Wrap up and room for your last questions
16h30 Networking drinks
