PROGRAMME

Food for thought

Energy master class

Back to the basics of energy procurement

Energy Fundamentals Master Class. In today's complex and volatile energy landscape, even experienced buyers benefit from revisiting core principles. This intensive training session strips away market noise to focus on the fundamentals of energy, strategies and proven practices that drive successful energy procurement, regardless of market conditions.

Why this training is of you: whether you're new to energy procurement or a seasoned professional, market volatility, regulatory changes, and new technologies can overwhelm daily operations. This session refocuses on the essential skills and frameworks that separate successful energy buyers from those struggling with reactive purchasing. 

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Preconference Networking Event

Join us the evening before the main event!

We invite you to a welcome networking reception with fellow conference attendees; a fantastic opportunity to connect in an informal setting.

Meet professionals from a wide range of industries who share your passion and interests, exchange ideas, and start building meaningful connections ahead of the big day.

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Registration & Coffee

Time to check in, grab your badge and conference materials and kick off the day with coffee and good connections.

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Keynote speech

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How much is my competitor paying?

We’ll open the black box with anonymized examples from our client base to show what different companies actually paid and why. We’ll compare strategies, timing, and contract choices that outperformed (and those that didn’t) so you can refine your strategy with confidence.

Anecdotal, but probably very recognizable.

  • Jens Lievens / Co-CEO at E&C Consultants
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Governance, budgeting & stakeholder alignment in energy procurement

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Even the best market strategy fails without internal alignment. This session unpacks how governance, budget control, and cross-functional coordination can make or break energy decisions - especially under volatile conditions. 

Why it matters: Energy procurement touches cost, carbon, and continuity − yet decisions are often fragmented across finance, operations, and ESG. We’ll explore how to centralize decision rights, manage conflicting priorities, and establish a governance model that drives speed, clarity, and accountability.

  • Laurent Villiers / Associate Director Service & Energies Global Procurement EMEA at Merck Group
  • Dina Karamarko / Lead Partner at E&C Consultants
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Coffee break

Take a moment to recharge and connect with industry peers and experts. Discuss insights from the morning sessions and exchange on how outputs may impact your respective roadmaps.

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Workshops: 5 options, choose 1 (1st timeslot)

How data centres are transforming the global energy markets
The digital revolution is reshaping energy demand patterns and creating new procurement challenges and opportunities.

  • Zhanna Tarasko / COO, IT & Admin Team Leader at E&C Consultants
  • Cyriel Poppe / IT Product Owner at E&C Consultants

Understanding energy suppliers
Navigate supplier relationships effectively. Understand their motivations, leverage their strengths, and avoid common pitfalls.

  • Jasmin Ballach / Energy Procurement & Transition Consultant at E&C ConsultantS
  • Carolina Muñoz Martín / Lead Partner & Consultants Team Leader at E&C Consultants

24/7 clean power
Practical procurement consequences of such ambition.

  • Dina Karamarko / Lead Partner at E&C Consultants
  • Kathleen Peters / Energy Transition Product Owner at E&C Consultants

Where is my flexibility?
Identify and leverage hidden flexibility in your energy portfolio.

  • Benedict De Meulemeester / CEO at E&C Consultants
  • Bart Verest / Lead Partner at E&C Consultants

Presenting to your C-suite
Master the art of communicating energy strategies to executive leadership.

  • Jens Lievens / Co-CEO at E&C Consultants
  • Ondrej Zicha / Lead Partner at E&C Consultants
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Lunch

More than a meal: this is your chance to connect with decision-makers and industry experts. Share challenges, exchange best practices, and build relationships that extend beyond the conference.

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Coffee break

Take a moment to recharge and connect with industry peers and experts. Discuss insights from the morning sessions and exchange on how outputs may impact your respective roadmaps.

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What now? What next?

Energy cost management has never been more challenging – or more critical to your bottom line.

In this intensive session, we'll examine the forces reshaping energy markets and the trends that will define tomorrow. The real impact of AI on energy production, distribution, and consumption.

 

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Closing remarks 

Recap of key learnings, actionable takeaways, and closing thoughts.