European Energy Strategy, Trends in Transition

Get up to speed on the impact of the energy transition on European energy sector
The energy sector is undergoing a major transformation that has only just begun and that will affect all of European society.

This 4-day programme looks at how the 2015 Paris Agreement will lead to a shift from a fossil-fuel-based energy system to a zero-emission system based on renewable energies. It addresses and integrates all the key economic, technological, political and regulatory aspects of this major change and will highlight the opportunities provided by new developments around electrification, green gases, smart grids and smart cities.

How you benefit

• Acquire strategic perspective on European energy transition
• Anticipate challenges and opportunities
• Acquire international network of peers and expert
• Site-visit to the European parliament

About the programme

This programme will give you a complete overview of how European energy markets work and how they are expected to be transformed by the transition to a zero-emission energy system.

It is a must for anyone who wants to gain a critical understanding of this hugely important and complex development that will affect us all.

After this course you are able to:

• Identify the different challenges and opportunities of the energy transition;
• Indicate global and European supply and demand dynamics in gas, heat and electricity markets
• Formulate the (geo-)political and regulatory frameworks of European energy markets towards net-zero carbon target by 2050;
• Predict and anticipate challenges and opportunities of the energy transition and future sustainable cities through establishing your own energy company;
• Discuss the future of a single integrated EU energy market;
• Apply the gained knowledge in the Energy Transition Model (ETM);
• And you’ve gained a network of fellow participants and experts.

Who should attend

For participants who are, or will become active in the energy sector or energy-related institutions:

• Professionals in European energy markets
• Consultants/advisors working in the European energy industry
• Project coordinators, strategy advisors in the energy sector
• Industry professionals who need to assess the impact of the energy transition on their business fields
• Regulatory affairs and public relations officers/managers working for national, provincial or municipal bodies