OCTOBER 8TH 2014 CROWNE PLAZA LE PALACE, BRUSSELS www.euroenergy.economist.com join the conversation @EI_Energy HEAR FROM EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDING: Dr LEONHARD BIRNBAUM Member of the Board of Management, E.ON Vice-chair Europe WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL Germany RUNE BJØRNSON Senior Vice-president, Marketing and Trading STATOIL Norway JEAN-FRANÇOIS CIRELLI Vice-chairman and President, in charge of the Energy Europe business line GDF SUEZ France HELLE KRISTOFFERSEN Senior Vice-president, Strategy and Business Intelligence TOTAL France ØYSTEIN LØSETH President and Chief Executive Officer VATTENFALL Sweden PATRICK THOMAS Chief Executive Officer BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE Germany PLATINUM SPONSOR: SILVER SPONSOR: OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS PATRICK THOMAS Chief Executive Officer BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE Germany PIERRE BORNARD Deputy Chief Executive Officer RTE Chairman of the board ENTSO-E France DAVID WALKER Chief Executive Officer DNV GL – Energy RUNE BJØRNSON Senior Vice-president, Marketing and Trading STATOIL Norway Dr LEONHARD BIRNBAUM Member of the Board of Management, Markets, Services, E.ON Vice-chair Europe WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL Germany HELLE KRISTOFFERSEN Senior Vice-president, Strategy and Business Intelligence Member of the Management Committee TOTAL France LUCA BETTONTE Chief Executive Officer ERG Italy ØYSTEIN LØSETH President and Chief Executive Officer VATTENFALL Sweden Dr ANDREW GARRAD President EWEA Europe MODERATORS EDWARD LUCAS Energy, Commodities and Natural Resources Editor THE ECONOMIST JEAN-FRANÇOIS CIRELLI Vice-chairman and President, in charge of the Energy Europe business line GDF SUEZ France SIMON TAYLOR Editor EUROPEAN VOICE EVENTS CLAUS BUGGE GARN Vice-President, EURIMA - EUROPEAN BRIAN GARDNER Senior Editor THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Vice-President, Group Public Affairs ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S Denmark For the latest speaker line-up, please visit www.euroenergy.economist.com WHAT CAN EUROPE DO TO SECURE ITS ENERGY SUPPLY? WHERE DOES EUROPE FIT ON THE GLOBAL ENERGY MAP? With fears that Russia may turn off the taps, the renewables sector at a crossroads and the single energy market still in the dark, policymakers and industry leaders must stop and ponder: what lies ahead for Europe’s energy future? European Energy 2014 will take place at a pivotal moment in October 2014 just as the European Council will meet to decide on the 2030 policy framework. Come join us to debate how these policies will improve the competitiveness, security and sustainability of Europe’s energy market. How will 2030 EU targets shape Europe’s energy mix? WE’LL BE ASKING What impacts will events in Ukraine have on European energy security? How can Europe’s energy market become more competitive? What infrastructure investments and techologies are needed to reach 2030 goals? EUROPEAN ENERGY 2014 WILL PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR AN INCISIVE LOOK INTO EUROPE’S ENERGY FUTURE. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Policymakers, NGOs, energy companies, utility companies, the renewables sector, academics, consumers, consultants, investors and anyone who has an interest in the European energy sector. WHY ATTEND? QUESTION energy regulators ENGAGE in a day of high-level NETWORK with and listen to LEARN from far-reaching and industry experts on the impact of policies. acknowledged policymakers and industry leaders. Register before July 11th and save e200. www.euroenergy.economist.com discussions around Europe’s energy future. and thought-provoking debate that The Economist Events is famous for. PROGRAMME 8.30 REGISTRATION 9.00 CHAIRS’ WELCOMING REMARKS ➤ Edward Lucas, Energy, Commodities and Natural Resources Editor, The Economist ➤ Simon Taylor, Editor, European Voice Events 9.05 INTRODUCTION: Insights into global energy trends and Europe’s positioning on the energy map What are the implications of recent geopolitical events on Europe’s energy future? ➤ Edward Lucas, Energy, Commodities and Natural Resources Editor, The Economist 9.35 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Europe’s 2030 policy framework for energy and climate change* 10.05 NETWORKING BREAK 10.40 PANEL: Perspectives on Europe’s single energy market Chief executives and policy makers will debate what remains to be done to create a genuinely integrated single energy market, and connect energy policy goals to market imperatives. What are the limits of national energy policies? How do we reconcile Europe’s overarching goals with those of the 28 member states? How will EU targets shape Europe’s energy mix? Has Europe’s CO2-emissions trading system failed? ➤ Dr Leonhard Birnbaum, Member of the Board of Management – Markets, Services, E.ON ; and Vice-chair Europe, World Energy Council ➤ Luca Bettonte, Chief Executive Officer, ERG ➤ Øystein Løseth, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vattenfall 11.40 PANEL: Securing and diversifying Europe’s energy supply How can an import-dependent Europe secure its energy supply? With events in Ukraine casting a shadow over the security of its energy supply, Europe may have to look farther afield –or deeper within itself- to diminish reliance on Russian imports. Which are the most reliable suppliers? What are the best pipeline routes? What can Europe do internally to increase the security and efficiency of its energy network? ➤ Brian Gardner, Senior Editor, The Economist Intelligence Unit ➤ Rune Bjørnson, Senior Vice-president, Marketing and Trading, Statoil ➤ Helle Kristoffersen, Senior Vice-president, Strategy and Business Intelligence, Total 12.30 LUNCH 14.00 PANEL: Finding the right energy mix: renewables, shale, nuclear...* Hear different perspectives on what the right energy mix for Europe is –and whether cutting costs, imports and green-house gases all at once is possible. Which mix of renewables, shale and nuclear can achieve energy independence? Can we push renewable energy without more spending? 14.40 FOCUS: Reaching the goals: evaluating infrastructure and technology needs If the Super Grid is going to light up Europe by 2030, building has to start now. But who will foot the bill for building a robust pan-European transmission grid? How much investment is needed for the complete overhaul and modernisation of Europe’s infrastructure? How much government support will be allocated to R&D? ➤ David Walker, Chief Executive Officer, DNV GL – Energy ➤ Pierre Bornard, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, RTE ; Chairman of the board, ENTSO-E 15.10 NETWORKING BREAK *For the latest speaker line-up, please visit www.euroenergy.economist.com PROGRAMME 15.40 PANEL: Improving Europe’s energy efficiency and market competitiveness We will hear from expert panellists on the implementation of the Commission Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency and the progress being made to reach the 2020 climate and energy targets, while encouraging greater competitiveness. Will it be possible to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy across Europe? How will energy-intensive industries -paper, chemicals, non-metallic mineral products and basic metals- be affected by Europe’s new energy targets? Will investment focus move outside of Europe? ➤ Patrick Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Bayer Material Science ➤ Claus Bugge Garn, Vice-President, EURIMA - European Insulation Manufacturers Association ; Vice-President, Group Public Affairs, Rockwool International A/S 16.30 PANEL: Europe’s renewable energy sector at a crossroads With Europe consuming more renewable energy than ever before, what will decreasing subsidies and the abandonment of long-term targets mean for the future of the sector? Without state support, will it be able to compete with fossil fuels? ➤ Dr Andrew Garrad, President, EWEA ➤ Jean-François Cirelli, Vice-chairman and President, in charge of the Energy Europe business line, GDF SUEZ 17.00 17.15 CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS CLOSE OF CONFERENCE *For the latest speaker line-up, please visit www.euroenergy.economist.com THE EVENT IN 2013 23 COUNTRIES were represented at the event. 198 ATTENDEES 81% OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS WOULD RECOMMEND THE EVENT TO A COLLEAGUE. 70% OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS WERE DIRECTOR-LEVEL OR ABOVE.