Held under the Chatham House rule to promote candid conversation that drives real progress. The hard questions, uncomfortable truths and reality of mistakes. This isn’t a PR platform. It is a space for genuine dialogue.
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How the energy transition can deliver business growth and strategic advantage
This conference connects practitioners across the energy system who are tired of surface-level talk and industry echo chambers. Over two days, we’ll critically assess the economic and operational reality of the energy transition as a driver of resilience and competitiveness.
Key themes
Energy security
How business can drive reliability, affordability and resilience in energy systems. The blueprint for business growth in the energy transition.
Digital transformation
How AI, grid modernisation and smart infrastructure can unlock flexibility whilst supporting massive electrification and industrial growth.
Clean power generation
The latest trends, opportunities and innovations in renewables and the pathways to scale clean energy deployment.
Energy policy and industrial strategy
How the European market needs to evolve to catalyse investment and innovation.
What sets this event apart
Off the record
No PowerPoint or scripts
No presentations, no jargon, no scripted panels. All sessions are structured for dynamic discussion and audience participation.
Networking that works
We cap attendance to ensure an intimate forum that brings together the right stakeholders. Every conversation is relevant. Every meeting is valuable. And every connection matters.
Practical, hands-on format
You won’t be sat in a large room listening for two days. There’s a major focus on audience participation, interaction and problem solving. Come prepared with questions, ideas, solutions and be ready to get involved.
Dynamic session formats
Audience led
Every session is driven by the challenges, questions and opinions in the audience. This structure ensures a focus on the economic and operational realities in the energy transition.
Interactive roundtables
Small group discussions that take a deep dive into very focused topics. Each table is led by a facilitator to keep the conversation on track, while participants share ideas, experiences, challenges and solutions.
Technology showcase
A chance to hear about emerging technologies and solutions that have the potential to disrupt energy systems and catalyse industry transformation.
The Other Room
An entirely off-the-record format for the most controversial issues. There are no speakers. Instead, the audience leads the conversation. It is a chance to vent, to speak your mind and to challenge (un)conventional thinking.
This House Believes
A structured debate where you may be asked to argue against your beliefs. A format that places you in someone else’s shoes, encourages open thinking and is a lot of fun.
Inspirational keynotes
Hear from leading experts and businesses. We’re all working towards the same goals. This is a chance to take stock and to take inspiration, ideas and energy for the year ahead.
Practical case studies
Real world case studies where speakers are encouraged to share the good, the bad and the ugly. An opportunity to learn from your peers what works, and what doesn’t.
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15th - 16th April 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Our energy transition series include biannual in-person forums in Europe and North America, webinars and podcasts discussing business insights and innovation updates with leading expert voices.