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.
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
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NOV 4–5, 2025
Prague Congress Centre
Prague
Czech Republic
Electrification
in action
Event organizer
Exergie Česká republika s.r.o.
Popelova 399/75
620 00 Brno
IČO: 17995850 DIČ: CZ17995850
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