Electrification
in action

Strategy technology networking workshops

INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE

4 – 5 NOV 2025
Prague Congress Centre

Conference at a glance

Electrification of Heat

Driving decarbonization forward

Join one of Europe’s leading events on Industrial Heat Pumps, set for early November in the heart of Prague. With electrification rising as a major global trend in heat decarbonization, the conference will bring together key players shaping the future of energy — from industry leaders to researchers and policymakers.

Expect cutting-edge insights, real-world reference projects, and breakthrough technologies aimed at boosting efficiency across the sector. From strategy to implementation, the program offers a deep dive into the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities.

Engage in thought-provoking panel discussions featuring senior figures from the European Commission, industry leaders, associations, and R & D experts – all contributing to a clearer understanding of heat electrification from multiple perspectives.

In the evening, continue the conversation and build international connections at a networking dinner… on a boat! Set against the stunning backdrop of Prague, it’s a chance to connect and exchange ideas in a more relaxed setting.

This event is tailored for professionals in energy strategy and management, industrial operations, district heating, facility management, as well as consultants, engineers, municipal leaders, and academics.

Our platinum partner

Bilfinger

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider that increases the efficiency and sustainability of customers in the process industry.

With a comprehensive service portfolio that includes consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and digital applications, Bilfinger covers the entire value chain.

Active in Europe, North America and the Middle East, Bilfinger serves customers in the energy, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharma & biogas and oil & gas sectors.

More information on: www.bilfinger.com

Our strategic partner

Euroheat & Power

Euroheat & Power is the international network for district energy, promoting sustainable heating and cooling in Europe and beyond.

More information on: www.euroheat.org

Our strategic partner

European Heat Pump Association

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) is the voice of the heat pump sector in Brussels. We are working to shape EU policy to enable the heat pump sector to grow and make heat pumps the number one choice for heating and cooling by 2030. Heat pumps are a central part of a renewable, sustainable and intelligent energy system.

More information on: www.ehpa.org

Keynote speaker

DR. Jan RosenoW

Dr. Jan Rosenow is a driving force in the global energy transition and one of the top energy influencers in the world, renowned for his lifelong passion and visionary leadership in clean energy. Jan leads the Energy Programme at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute and serves as Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College. He is also a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and Affiliate Faculty at the University of Sussex, bridging academic excellence with real-world impact.

Beyond academia, Jan is a Senior Advisor at the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and holds influential board positions across the energy and climate sector. He has shaped policy and strategy for governments, international organizations, and businesses worldwide.

A prolific author, Jan has published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers, reports, and opinion pieces and is a trusted expert for global media such as The New York Times, BBC, and The Guardian.

Main stage lectures

& panel discussions

Discover firsthand insights from industry leaders, manufacturers, and end-users as they share real-world experiences in planning and implementing heat electrification projects across district heating systems and industrial applications. Beyond expert presentations, engage in panel discussions where industry pioneers address key challenges from project inception to operation.

Expert sessions

& workshops

Dive deeper into key topics driving the heat transition through interactive workshops and expert-led sessions. Gain practical knowledge on decarbonising cities & industry, improving system flexibility, and shaping future-ready business models. Designed for active engagement and real-world application, these sessions connect expertise with action.

Event agenda

4. Nov 9-12, Main stage

Electrification of heat – strategic outlook

2X panel discussion

09.00 Petr Hladík

Minister of Environment of the Czech Republic

Welcome speech

10.30 COFFEE BREAK I.

12.00 LUNCH

4. Nov 13-17, Main stage

Large heat pumps for district heating

1X panel discussion

13.00 Gerald Zotter

Head of Product Management @ ecop Technologies GmbH

The New Rotational Heat Pump for High-Efficiency Waste Heat Utilization: Exergetic Advantages When the Cycle Matches the Application

14.35 COFFEE BREAK II.

4. Nov 13-17, ballrooms

Workshops, expert session

decarb cities
decarb industry
flexibility

13.00 Benjamin Zühlsdorf

Moderator
Innovation Director, Danish Technological Institute

Rossen Ivanov

Managing Director EMEA, Armstrong International

Arjun Arya

Senior Environmental Engineering Lead, Engineering Solutions, Philip Morris International

Martin Sauer

Senior Policy Officer, Ministry of Environment of the Czech Republic

Dominique Silva

Regional Marketing Leader, Trane Technologies

Fabian Ahrendts

Manager Competence Centre High Temperature Heat Pumps, Fraunhofer IEG

Decarbonising the industry – why it matters?

4. Nov 9-12, Vltava river

Bohemia rhapsody

Networking banquet & sightseeing cruise

5. Nov 9-12, Main stage

Steam generating heat pumps

1X panel discussion

13.00 Gerald Zotter

Head of Product Management @ ecop Technologies GmbH

The New Rotational Heat Pump for High-Efficiency Waste Heat Utilization: Exergetic Advantages When the Cycle Matches the Application

14.35 COFFEE BREAK II.

16.40 Kim Christensen

CEO @ FENAGY

Large scale air source heat pumps – opportunities and challenges

5. Nov 9-12, ballrooms

Workshops, expert session

New business models
investors forum

13.00 Benjamin Zühlsdorf

Moderator
Innovation Director, Danish Technological Institute

Rossen Ivanov

Managing Director EMEA, Armstrong International

Arjun Arya

Senior Environmental Engineering Lead, Engineering Solutions, Philip Morris International

Martin Sauer

Senior Policy Officer, Ministry of Environment of the Czech Republic

Dominique Silva

Regional Marketing Leader, Trane Technologies

Fabian Ahrendts

Manager Competence Centre High Temperature Heat Pumps, Fraunhofer IEG

Decarbonising the industry – why it matters?

5. Nov 13-15, Main stage

High-temperature thermal storage

09.00 Petr Hladík

Minister of Environment of the Czech Republic

Welcome speech

10.30 COFFEE BREAK I.

11.00 – 12.00

Michael Liebreich

Moderator
Liebreich Associates, founder of BNEF

Martin Bursik

President EREF, Senior Environmental Advisor @ Czech Renewable Energy Chamber, city of Prague

Henry Lawson

Co-Founding and Managing Partner @ EcoPragma Capital LLP

Sander Geelen

Managing Director @ Geelen Counterflow

Luigi Gigliotti

Associate Director, Platform for Industrial Electrification leader @ McKinsey&Co.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Electrification of heat: The time has come

12.00 LUNCH

Electrification

in action

„There is no silver bullet technology for decarbonisation, but heat pumps are the closest.“

Locations

Prague congress centre

venue location

A modern space with a breathtaking panoramic view of Prague.

Professional facilities for international conferences just a few steps from the city center.

Address: 5. května 1640/65, 140 21 Praha 4-Nusle

Bohemia Rhapsody

Networking banquet & sightseeing cruise

Exclusive networking on board a stylish boat in Prague. Fine dining, networking, views of Prague’s landmarks that offer an unforgettable atmosphere and experience.

Address: Ekologické přístaviště Kampa