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title: E&C Global Energy Conference 2025
description: This 1-day event will consider practical examples of how international companies organize their energy procurement within the context of energy transition.
image: https://eecc.energy/hubfs/GEC_2025_visual%20identity_by%20default%20banner.png
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# Level up your **energy data**, maximize your **bottom line**

### Barcelona, Spain | 5 June 2025

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## All experts, all in one place

Since 2015, the Global Energy Conference (GEC) has proven itself to be a **unique occasion** to examine critical insights into global drivers of energy prices and to network with energy specialists from other international companies. 

At this 1-day conference, attendees will have the chance to consider practical examples of **how international companies organize their energy procurement within the context of the energy transition**. In addition, workshops guided by industry experts will present **in-depth explanations of the ins and outs of energy procurement**, including the challenges being faced at this moment.

##### Who should attend?

 - Everyone involved with international energy procurement.  
- CFOs/CEOs interested in the impact of energy prices on their business.  
- Business people faced with global competition interested in energy costs in another part of the world.

##### What can you expect?

 At the Global Energy Conference you will get high-level knowledge from energy experts. You will meet with peers sharing the same motivations and concerns you have. You will increase your energy procurement skills by putting in practice daily decisions in different scenarios through parallel workshops. Join us to be ahead of events affecting your energy procurement.

##### What have previous attendees said about the GEC?

 "Well organized. Good programme and discussions"  
"I feel I´m deeply informed on open questions"  
"I found the content of all sessions exactly what I looked forward to"  
"Exceeded expectations!"  
"A lot of useful information, good balance between session times and breaks to talk to other participants & E&C"  
"Very good at conveying the trends & issues in energy procurement"

## Plenary sessions

![GEC_2025_visual identity_control your data_](https://www.eecc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/GEC_2025_visual%20identity_control%20your%20data_.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=GEC_2025_visual%20identity_control%20your%20data_.jpg)

![GEC_2025_visual identity_Adapting to renewables_](https://www.eecc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/GEC_2025_visual%20identity_Adapting%20to%20renewables_.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=GEC_2025_visual%20identity_Adapting%20to%20renewables_.jpg)

![GEC_2025_visual identity_smart volume management_](https://www.eecc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/GEC_2025_visual%20identity_smart%20volume%20management_.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=GEC_2025_visual%20identity_smart%20volume%20management_.jpg)

![GEC_2025_visual identity_The opportunities and challenges of production flexibility_02-01](https://www.eecc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/GEC_2025_visual%20identity_The%20opportunities%20and%20challenges%20of%20production%20flexibility_02-01.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=GEC_2025_visual%20identity_The%20opportunities%20and%20challenges%20of%20production%20flexibility_02-01.jpg)

[ See Full Programme ](https://www.eecc.eu/global-energy-conference-2025-programme)

## Meet our speakers

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### Marinela Paida

Head of Indirect Procurement Corporate, Digital & Sustainability

Coca-Cola HBC

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![marinela-paida](https://eecc.energy/hubfs/marinela-paida.jpg)

Marinela Paida

Head of Indirect Procurement Corporate, Digital & Sustainability

Coca-Cola HBC

 About Marinela Paida

Marinela Paida is Head of Indirect Procurement Corporate, Digital & Sustainability at Coca-Cola HBC across the 29 countries. Her focus is sustainable supply across raw and pack materials and is very passionate about green innovation in the energy sector. With her team they have designed the 3rd Party Sustainability & Scope 3 Emissions Management Program and feel very proud of CCH being No 1 in the DJSI Sustainability Index.

Marinela has more than 25 years of experience at Pan-European level and has worked in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Greece. She is a Chemist from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds an MSc in Food Science & Technology from Reading University and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors with her four beloved pets, exploring exotic places and exploiting every chance to go for scuba diving.

[

### Nives Travner

Global Category Manager Indirect Procurement

KION Group

](https://eecc.energy/global-energy-conference-2025#inline-content-2dnd_area-module-17)

![Travner Nives](https://eecc.energy/hubfs/Travner%20Nives.jpg)

Nives Travner

Global Category Manager Indirect Procurement

KION Group

 About Nives Travner

With an international Executive Master of Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Economics Nives brings over 20+ years of experience in the international industrial environment As a highly qualified professional with vast background in finance, business development, sales, and procurement, she excels in high-paced environments with unique challenges. 

Currently serving as a Global Category Manager for Indirect Procurement at KION Group, one of the world’s leading providers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment as well as supply chain solutions, Nives oversees Real Estate, Facility Management, and Energy categories, managing a spend of €300 million. One of her most notable achievements in KION is the successful centralization of the energy category across EMEA, transitioning from a traditional model to a market-driven strategies, which has enhanced sustainability and optimized cost efficiency with a budget of €80 million.

A native of Slovenia, Nives now resides and works in Germany. Fully conversant with procurement, finance, sales, management, and business principles, Nives continues to make significant contributions to the field. 

Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, running, and is passionate about sailing.

[

### Kathleen Peters

Energy Transition Product Owner

E&C Consultants

](https://eecc.energy/global-energy-conference-2025#inline-content-3dnd_area-module-17)

![Kathleen Peters](https://eecc.energy/hubfs/Kathleen.png)

Kathleen Peters

Energy Transition Product Owner

E&C Consultants

 About Kathleen Peters

With a Bachelor of Science degree under her arm, Kathleen Peters started her journey at E&C Consultants 8 years ago. Primarily focusing on the Dutch and German markets, she extended her portfolio to the UK and Ireland clients after only one year as a result of her impressive performance. Over these 8 years, Kathleen has made impressive strides in the roles and tasks she has undertaken. Starting as a country consultant, Kathleen stepped up to coordinate international clients before expanding and intensifying her expertise in green energy. She led the first PPA tender for Germany, and, since 2023, has embraced a full-time focus on energy transition at E&C.

This interest in sustainability is reflected in the part Kathleen plays in the execution of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility, an area in which Kathleen is constantly innovating to introduce initiatives aimed, on a smaller scale, at reducing our negative impact on the planet.

German native, Kathleen lives in The Netherlands, where she enjoys spending her time hiking.

[ Meet Them All ](https://eecc.energy/global-energy-conference-2025-speakers)

## Venue & Preconference Event

![meliá sky barcelona](https://eecc.energy/hs-fs/hubfs/meli%C3%A1%20sky%20barcelona.jpeg?width=1366&height=768&name=meli%C3%A1%20sky%20barcelona.jpeg)

##### **Join us at the Meliá Barcelona Sky**

Our venue brings to the Barcelona skyline one of the most avant-garde and iconic architectural designs by the French architect Dominique Perrault.

[ Discover more ](https://www.eecc.eu/global-energy-conference-2025-venue)

![24 cielos](https://eecc.energy/hubfs/24%20cielos.jpg)

### Let's meet at the preconference event on Wednesday evening!

Engage with like-minded individuals within your industry or profession.

[ CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE TO THE PRECONFERENCE EVENT ](https://www.eecc.eu/global-energy-conference-2025-preconference-event)

![barcelona](https://eecc.energy/hubfs/barcelona.jpg)

#### How to get to Barcelona

By plane, car or train… even by boat! You can get to Barcelona by any means of transport. 

Kind reminder: Barcelona is a city in high demand by visitors and tourists - don't forget to book your accommodation as soon as possible! 

[ Find this and more useful info ](https://www.eecc.eu/global-energy-conference-2025-venue)

![barcelona-51521_1280](https://eecc.energy/hubfs/barcelona-51521_1280.jpg)

#### Things to do in Barcelona

Get lost in the Gotic quarter. Discover Park Güell. See La Sagrada Família. Admire Barcelona Cathedral. Explore La Boquería. Visit Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. Meet the most comprehensive collection of Pablo Picasso’s works and not forget to enjoy the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)... 

[ Get ideas for your stay in Barcelona ](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-things-to-do-in-barcelona)

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