WindEurope Annual Event 2025
April 8 - 10, 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark
See you in Copenhagen
Mark your calendars as WindEurope's Annual Event 2025 returns to the glorious city of Copenhagen.
From 8 – 10 April, WindEurope is back in Copenhagen for a three-day conference and exhibition where you can join Hitachi Energy and over 15,000 of our peers as we take an in-depth look at the shape of European wind energy.
This gathering comes at a crucial moment in our industry's history as Europe's 2030 net zero targets draw increasingly closer. We are collectively facing the immense challenge of doubling our cross-border transmission infrastructure within this decade. The urgency for grid investment and innovation is clear.
In Copenhagen, surrounded by living proof of wind energy's potential, we'll forge the vital partnerships and strategies needed to power Europe's energy transition. Don't miss out on this the opportunity to connect with most brilliant minds in renewable energy.
Together, we will overcome the challenges of infrastructure, integration, grid connection, and sustainable scaling that lie ahead. Join us in shaping a renewables-based future for Europe.
Where?
BELLA CENTER
Center Boulevard 5, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
Join us at Stand D-E30 and let’s discuss and collaborate on how we can make reliable and affordable wind power an integral part of the energy mix, delivering secure power to our communities around the world.
Across these three days, we have a range of activities, networking opportunities, speaking sessions and more. You can find further information below.
What can you expect from WindEurope?
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Auditorium 10-11-12
Europe’s wind supply chain is ramping up to meet EU targets. But flat installations, and robust international competition are challenging new supply chain investment. Industry leaders and policymakers address how to tackle supply chain bottlenecks and ensure a speedy and cost competitive wind deployment.
Session chair:
Viktoriya Kerelska, WindEurope
Plans and conditions for scaling up
Katja Wünschel, RWE
Felix Henseler, ZF Wind Power
Carina Brehm, Siemens Energy
Ann Mettler, Breakthrough Energy
Is the policy right?
Kerstin Andreae, BDEW
Maxine Ghavi, Hitachi Energy
Mauricio Quintana, KK Wind Solutions A/S
Guy Lynch, GE Vernova
Dan McGrail, GB Energy
Auditorium 15
In April 2025, ETIP Wind, the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Wind, will release its Roadmap, a new strategic document focusing on long-term R&I priorities and how to implement them at EU and national level. The session will focus on sharing the key outcomes and discuss how to boost European R&I collaboration through a public-private partnership for wind R&I.
Session chair:
Capucine Vannoorenberghe Advisor - Research & Innovation, WindEurope
Keynote
Adrian Timbus Vice President Portfolio and Strategic Marketing and Chair of the Executive Committee of ETIPWind, Hitachi Energy
Speakers
Adrian Timbus - Vice President Portfolio and Strategic Marketing and Chair of the Executive Committee of ETIPWind, Hitachi Energy
Antonio Ugarte Olarreaga - Director of the Wind Energy Department, CENER
Beatrice Coda Head of Unit, European Commission
More speakers to be announced.
Auditorium 15
Session chair:
Didier Mallieu - Solution Manager Renewables, Hitachi Energy
Eliana Mayall - Senior Regulation Manager, SSE Renewables
Auditorium 10
This session will explore strategies for planning and financing electricity grids. Panellists will discuss anticipating grid investments based on better management of connection requests, better analysis of future demand, solid alignment with other energy sectors and commitment of network plans to policy targets for renewables and electrification. Fit-for-purpose public and private finance tools for grids and risk mitigation for TSOs, DSOs and grid users will be under the spotlight.
Session chair:
Damian Cortinas, ENTSO-E
Panel
Maxine Ghavi, Hitachi Energy
Tim Meyerjürgens, TenneT Germany
Jim Walsh, GE Vernova
Stefan Kapferer, 50Hertz (Elia Group)
Thomas Egebo, energinet
Rebecca Sedler, National Grid
Antonella Battaglini, Renewables Grid Initiative
Rafael Mateo, Acciona Energia
Auditorium 15
Session chair:
Giles Dickson, WindEurope
Speakers
Niklas Persson, Hitachi Energy
Dan Jørgensen, European Commission
Lars Aagaard, Denmark
Kerry McCarthy, United Kingdom
Volker Oschmann, Germany
Rasmus Errboe, Ørsted
Marc Becker, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Álvaro Martínez Palacio, Iberdrola
Sven Utermöhlen, RWE Offshore
Anders Hangeland, Equinor
Manon van Beek, TenneT
Bernard Gustin, Elia Group
Ben Wilson, National Grid Ventures
Régis Boigegrain, RTE
Auditorium 11
Offshore grids and hybrid systems are crucial for the advancement of renewable energy, yet they encounter significant challenges. Financing offshore hybrids, finding the right market design setup to make them commercially viable while solving the technical complexities will be key to harnessing offshore wind energy's full potential.
Session chair:
Vasiliki Klonari, Director of Energy System Integration, WindEurope
Apostolos Bakovasilis, Senior Analyst - Offshore System Integration, WindEurope
Frameworks and solutions
Constanze Roos, Co-Convenor Project Team Offshore Cost Sharing, ENTSO-E
Markus Laukamp, CEO, WindGrid
Joachim Balke, HoU B1 DG ENER, European Commission
Finance and investments
Alfredo Parres, Group Senior Vice-President, Head of Renewables, Hitachi Energy
Michael Mahon, Chief Infrastructure Officer, EirGrid
Fredrik Andrén-Sandberg, Head of Regulatory Affairs Europe & Asia-Pacific, RWE
Diversity Panel Discussion
Addressing the energy trilemma – perspectives from diverse voices
April 9, 2025: 14:00-14:45
Hosted on Hitachi Energy’s booth in Hall D-E30
We all share a responsibility to champion diversity, equality, and inclusion within the wind sector, shaping a future that embraces and empowers individuals from all backgrounds. Join this diverse panel of industry experts, hosted by Hitachi Energy, as they unveil their unique viewpoints on tackling sustainability, competitiveness, and sovereignty amidst a renewables supercycle.
Addressing the energy trilemma – perspectives from diverse voices
April 9, 14:00-15:00
Hosted on Hitachi Energy’s booth in Hall D-E30
We all share a responsibility to champion diversity, equality, and inclusion within the wind sector, shaping a future that embraces and empowers individuals from all backgrounds. Join this diverse panel of industry experts, hosted by Hitachi Energy, as they unveil their unique viewpoints on tackling sustainability, competitiveness, and sovereignty amidst a renewables supercycle.
Panelists:
Maria Balslev Jørgensen
Dr Samira Barakat
Rebecca Sedler
Vasiliki Klonari
System Integration, WindEurope
Carol Yan
Moderator:
Noaman Amjad
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