Food for thought: our menu for this year's conference

Wed 4 June | Preconference   

19:00 Preconference Networking Event 

Thu 5 June | Conference Programme   

8:20 Registration and Welcome Coffee 

9:00 Introduction | Master your energy data: from uncertainty into opportunity

Energy disruptions are reshaping how businesses operate. Volatile prices, supply chain shifts, and sustainability demands are not temporary, they are transforming risk and opportunity.

Success now depends on mastering your energy data. Insights across sites, currencies, and market scenarios enable smarter, faster decisions.

Are you ready to lead in a world where uncertainty is the only constant? In this session, Benedict and Jens uncover how mastering your energy data can drive success in an unpredictable world.

• • • Benedict De Meulemeester, CEO at E&C Consultants
    • Jens Lievens, co-CEO at E&C Consultants

9:30 Adapting to renewables growth in the era of Dunkelflaute and negative prices

As renewable energy penetration continues to rise, energy markets are experiencing increased volatility, with more frequent instances of negative pricing during periods of excess supply and the added complexity of Dunkelflaute events, where low renewable generation leads to sharp price spikes.

Additionally, we will explore the data management challenges faced by energy buyers, particularly in relation to hedging strategies, as they work to manage risk and optimize procurement amidst the fluctuations caused by high renewable penetration and the unpredictable nature of weather-dependent energy sources.

• • • Kathleen Peters, Energy Transition Product Owner and Consultant at E&C Consultants
    • David Luna, Consultant at E&C Consultants
    • Nives Travner, Global Category Manager Indirect Procurement at KION Group (case study)

10:15 Smart volume management: best practices and pitfalls  

Two years ago, the extreme energy volatility illustrated more than ever the importance of including in your energy procurement strategy a smart volume management.

Markets are more stable now than they were then; however, the impact of energy data collection on your energy strategy is not only higher: it is essential. Volume management in energy procurement is vital for controlling costs, mitigating risks, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting sustainability and regulatory compliance. By carefully monitoring energy demand, organizations can make strategic purchasing decisions that benefit both their bottom line and long-term objectives.

During this session, we will share the key to-do’s to be considered in volume management as well as the practices to be avoided; samples supported by a case study to help you take informed business decisions.

• • • Kamila Kazmierczak, Consultant at E&C Consultants
      
    • Cyriel Poppe, IT Product Owner at E&C Consultants
    • Marinela Paida, Head of Indirect Procurement, Corporate Digital and Sustainability at Coca-Cola HBC (case study)

11:00 Coffe Break 

11:30 The opportunities and challenges of production flexibility: past, present and future evolutions 

During this session, Bart and Emma will share knowledge of the past years' regulatory changes allowing production flexibility and the potential future evolutions to understand how they contribute to shaping the factory of the future.

Join to learn about the opportunities and challenges that demand-response programs, batteries and CHP storage create across industries through a business case study.

• • • Emma Nocquet-Wass, Consultant at E&C Consultants
    • Bart Verest, Lead Partner at &C Consultants

12:15 Q&A session with panellists 

13:00 Lunch 

14:00 Afternoon Workshops | 4 options, choose 1

• 3 ) Operating (and thriving) despite invoicing uncertainty 
  • Zhanna Tarasko, IT Team Leader at E&C Consultants
    
  • Ricardo Paz, Financial Controller at E&C Consultants

• 4 ) APAC energy markets: trends and insights
  • Orrin Cook, CEO at Apala Group (Find out more)
  • Juan Ríos, Lead Partner at E&C Consultants

15:30 Coffe Break

17:30 Closing Drinks