Innovation Workshop in corporation with Energy21 at Hightech Campus, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Why participate?

• GET UPDATED: Exposure to the latest in renewable energy and smart technology at the campus can enhance company operations
• GET NEW IDEAS: Engaging with Eindhoven's innovation hub can spark new sustainable energy solutions for all participants. 
• GET NEW CONTACTS: The workshop enables connections with global tech leaders, opening doors to collaborations and market expansion. 
• GET BETTER REPUTATION: Participation showcases commitment to sustainability, improving company reputation on the global stage. 
• GET INSPIRED: The workshop offers a concentrated learning environment on emerging trends, keeping Norwegian companies competitive.

THE NEWEST TECHNOLOGIES, THE NEWEST ENERGY SOLUTIONS, THE NEWEST ABOUT AI – ALL PRESENTED DURING INTERACTIVE SESSIONS AT THE PREMIUM TECH CENTER OF EUROPE

PROGRAM

Tuesday, September 17

We are travelling to Amsterdam and will gather for a networking dinner at 19:00 in Eindhoven.

Wednesday, September 18

Morning - Planetary Sessions

08.30: Registration and welcome: AI Innovation Center,

High Tech Campus 5, 5656 AE Eindhoven

09.00: Opening address

• Ragnvald Naero, CEO Smart Energy Network

• Bert-Jan Woertman, co-developer of High Tech Campus Eindhoven

10.00: Keynote by Earl Goetheer, CTO High Tech XL and professor at

Technical University of Delft

10.30: Short presentations:

• Wouter Leibbrandt, TNO Digital Transition in Energy Systems (DTES)

• Gerard de Leede, CTO Solarge (scale up , spin of from TU/e)

11.00: Coffee Break

11.30: Round table discussion; New technologies and decision-making – when and how to make the right investment decision?

Aneri Pradhan, COO New Energy Nexus

Earl Goetheer, CTO at High Tech XL

Hans P . Jak Digital Transformation& AI Specialist

Jaspar Roos, CEO Limpid & CO

Wouter Leibbrandt, Director Digital Systems at TNO

Moderator: Nils Klippenberg, CEO Siemens Norway

12.30: Networking lunch

13.30: Visit Solliance/TNO, Niels van Loon discussion and short tour

facilities/new projects

Afternoon – Workshop Sessions 14.30 – 17.00 

SESSION 1: 

RENEWABLE ENERGY ADAPTED TO CONSUMER-CENTRIC SOLUTIONS 

The session will focus on innovative approaches to integrating renewable energy in consumer-focused ways. Experts will share insights on how to design and implement consumer-centric renewable energy solutions, drawing from real-world case studies and best practices. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and strategies to effectively incorporate renewable energy in to consumer applications.

Short introductions: New Energy Nexus, NTE, Omni Wind, Eviny, Autobrinck Group

Moderator: Aneri Pradhan, COO, New Energy Nexus

SESSION 2:

INNOVATION IN ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND STORAGE IN INDUSTRY AREAS 

This session will highlight the challenges and opportunities in implementing distributed energy solutions and storage in industrial areas with a weak grid. Representatives from leading organizations will share innovative strategies to address weak grid conditions and provide insights on distributed energy systems. Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of practical approaches to overcoming the

challenges of distributed energy deployment, empowering them to develop robust and efficient energy solutions in complex grid environments. This session will address the latest technology within solar

panels, storage solutions and energy management of distributed systems.

Short introductions by Statnett, TenneT, Maymaan/Vattenfall, Wazoku, Carbyon, Avoxt

Moderator: Bjørn Holsen, SVP Business Development, Statkraft

Thursday, September 19

08.30: Arrival at Eindhoven University of Technology, EIRES

09.00: Welcome by Mark Boneschanser (Eindhoven Institute for

Renewable Energy Systems, EIRES) & Patricia Jaspers (Eindhoven AI

Systems Institute, EAISI)

09.30: Two parallel workshops (incl short coffee break). The session will be

organized by TU/e institutes IRES (energy transition) and EAISI

(artificial intelligence)

SESSION 3: 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITALIZATION OF THE ENERGY SYSTEM

This session will explore the transformative impact of AI on the energy sector. Experts together with the participants will discuss how AI can optimize energy systems, streamline processes, and enhance sustainability. Participants will leave with actionable insights and a deeper understanding of how to integrate AI into their own energy systems for improved efficiency and innovation.

EAISI, Tibo Energy, TU/e EIRES, Aneo, Techport, Prelect, Sensing360, Hans P. Jak

Moderator: Hans van Beek, Senior Program Manager at Eindhoven

AI Systems Institue (EAISI)

SESSION 4: 

COMMERCIALIZATION OF AND PRESENTATION OF NEW SOLUTIONS REGARDING DECARBONIZATION OF THE ENERGY SYSTEM

This session will focus on the commercialization and presentation of new solutions for decarbonization the energy system. Expert presentations from leading companies will shed light on strategies for commercializing decarbonization solutions, while case studies and innovation showcases will reveal cutting-edge technologies for reducing carbon emissions. Attendees will gain valuable insights from workshops on the commercial aspects of decarbonization, equipping them with the knowledge to implement these solutions effectively in their own operations.

Å Energi, Flowganic, Tecnavec, District of the Future

Moderator: Rune Hogga, Å Energi Flexibilty

EnergyDays 2024 at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

We have been invited to participate in a conference focusing on future energy solutions/fusion energy,

organized as part of Energy Days on September 19th. This event is a half-day gathering with 120-150 participants,

open to the public, and will feature 3-4 speakers discussing a specific topic within the energy transition. The

conference will conclude with a panel discussion and networking opportunities.

Link to their website, you need to register to get in!

Wrap up session

15.00: Wrap upwith Lene Mostue, Director Energi21 and Bjarne Hareide, Smart Energy Network

16.00: End

Terms and Registration

• Membership Inclusion: Participation fee is included for members of Smart Energy Network.
• Additional Costs: Expenses for transport, dinners, and accommodation are not included and will be additional.
• Non-Member Fee: A participation fee of NOK 27,500 per person is applied for non-members of Smart Energy Network.
• Transport Arrangements: Train transport between Schiphol and Eindhoven is planned.
• Registration Contact: For registration, contact CEO Ragnvald Nærø at: ragnvald@naero.no.
• Travel Arrangements: For hotel and/or flight bookings, contact our travel agency Balslev (former Expert Reiser) at: maiken@expertreiser.no
• Participant Limits: A minimum of 15 participants is required and a maximum of 35 is set.
• Priority Access: Members of Smart Energy Network and Energi21 have priority registration.
• Program updated at 10th of June.