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European New Power Summit 2027

27/05/2027Cleantech Park Arnhem10:00 AM

Be part of the flagship event of European Electricity Week (24–29 May 2027), where industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, startups and investors come together to shape the future of Europe's electricity system.

The European New Power Summit is where the conversation gets serious and actionable. One full day. Four stages. Dozens of speakers from across Europe’s energy sector. Expect thought-provoking panel discussions, keynote talks, live demos, and a network lunch that keeps the conversation going long after the sessions end.

From grid security and digitalisation to international regulation and the human side of the energy transition. the Summit tackles the themes that matter most to Europe’s electricity future. Not just in theory, but with the people who are actually building it.

Whether you’re a decision-maker, innovator, researcher or investor: this is where you want to be.

Exact program and speakers to be announced 

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About the 2026 edition

The European New Power Summit 2026 took place on 21 May at Cleantech Park Arnhem as the flagship event of Arnhem Electricity Week. Industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, startups and investors came together across four stages and a full day of sessions to shape the future of Europe’s electricity system.

Themes 2026

  • Security, Reliability & Affordability — ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable electricity system as Europe’s grid continues to evolve
  • Digitalization & New Technologies — how data, AI and digital tools are transforming the way energy systems operate
  • International Regulation & Cooperation — the policies, standards and international collaboration needed for a connected European energy market
  • People, Social Innovation & Design — technology is ready; design and people make the difference

Hosts #AEW 2026

Mark Lobel Presenter, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, Moderator, Emcee
Samina Ansari Author, Speaker & Facilitator on Social Innovation, Ethics and Technology
Burak Yitgin Director of Energy Investments at Danista Capital Partners
Linda Vermaat Moderator and Social Innovation Advocate

Speakers #AEW 2026

  • Monday18/05
  • Tuesday19/05
  • Wednesday20/05
  • Thursday21/05
  • Friday22/05
  • Saturday23/05
Jacob van Zonneveld CEO and Co-Founder of Deftpower
Willem van Laatum Strategy consultant at Alliander
Camiel Oremus Global Service Area Lead for Power Grids at DNV
Aliene van der Veen Digital Energy Systems Expert at TNO
Harmen Lücker Director Local Energy Networks at Firan (Alliander)
Rodrigo Vallejo Associate Professor of Energy Law and Regulation for the Digital and Green Transitions at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society
Linda Vermaat Moderator and Social Innovation Advocate
Lilian van Daal Product designer
Saskia van den Muijsenberg Founder and Director of BiomimicryNL and a Certified Biomimicry Professional
Marije Ruysch-Koster Director of the Energy Bank in the Arnhem region
Burak Yitgin Director of Energy Investments at Danista Capital Partners
Mareno de Kort Senior Innovation Advisor at Stedin
Kennard Brandenburgh Co-founder of Distro Energy
Koen Altena Business development at Zonneplan
Tobias Grün BRYCK Startup Alliance
Rick Ruiter Business Developer | Corporate Venturing at Alliander
Maren Cottin Innovation Manager at SMS group
Mark Verhagen co-founder and CEO of RIFT
Rob van der Horst Director of Alliander Next Grid
Ruby Schaap Researcher and social designer
Rosalie Apituley Artist, Critical Designer, Keynote speaker
Zoltán Nagy Professor and Chair of Building Services at Eindhoven University of Technology
Marieke Rietbergen Advisor on creative ecosystems, collective future envisioning in transitions / systemic co-design
Yosser Dekker Founder and Director of Ruimtekoers
Thomas Hoppe Professor of Sustainability of Rural-Urban Systems in the Department of Technology, Policy and Management (TPS)
Johanna Schacht Lead of Advanced Analytics at TenneT
Mark McGranaghan Fellow at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Elena Sbenghea Program Leader Stationary, Long-Duration Battery Technologies at Battery Competence Cluster NL (BCC-NL) and Oost NL
Matija Naglič Innovation Expert at TenneT
Shima Mousavi Gargari Corporate Innovation Manager at TenneT TSO and Professor by Special Appointment at HAN University of Applied Sciences
Kavish Kowlesar board member of Klimaat en Energie Koepel (KEK)
Femke Brenninkmeijer Chair of Energie-Nederland
Alessandro Iubini Global Solution Product Manager & Product Owner at ABB Electrification-Smart Power Division
Anja van Niersen CEO of Milence
Rens Savenije Commercial Director at Ventolines
Valérie Hoeks Turnaround & Strategy | Board Advisor | Sinologist
Biqing Yang Energy Analyst at Ember
Christoph Podewils Secretary General of the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC)
Antonello Monti Director of the Institute for Automation of Complex Power System, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
Antoinette Sol Energy Strategy Manager at Tata Steel
Samina Ansari Author, Speaker & Facilitator on Social Innovation, Ethics and Technology
Kosti Rautiainen EVP, Customers & New ventures at caruna
Christian Baer Secretary General at Europex
Sadegh Seddighi Professor, Balanced Energy Systems Research Center, HAN University of Applied Sciences
Bram Holtus Managing Director, DEKRA Certification B.V.
Luca Lo Schiavo Energy Regulation Expert, ERRA (Energy Regulators Regional Association)
Aron Lazarchick Energy Interoperability Strategist, Codibly
Mark Lobel Presenter, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, Moderator, Emcee

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