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

Open detail

panel discussion

ELECTRIFICATION OF HEAT: HIGHWAY OR A BUMPY ROAD?

Decarbonisation highway or industrial dead end? Is large-scale electrification of heat the missing key to Europe’s resilience and energy security, or will it remain stuck as a costly experiment? Senior voices from policy, finance and industry will debate how to set the regulatory framework, channel investment flows and shape national strategies to ensure heat electrification finally takes its deserved place at the centre of Europe’s decarbonisation agenda.

09.00 Jan Rosenow (Moderator)

Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Oxford

Welcome speech

Frans de Heij

Vice-president Euroheat & Power, Strategic Program Manager Energie-Nederland

Christian Maaß

former Director General, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Ludek Niedermayer

Member of European Parliament, vice-chair of Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, former vice-governor Czech National Bank

panel discussion

BIG UNITS, BIG EXPECTATIONS

This panel brings together flagship projects in large-scale electrification of heat—spanning utilities, industry, data centers, and high-temperature storage. Senior leaders will share how big units, from heat pumps to thermal batteries can deliver big impact, and what it takes to move from showcase investments to mainstream deployment.

09.00 Adrian Hiel (Moderator)

Director, Electrification Alliance

Welcome speech

09.00 Raymond Decorvet

Senior Account Executive, Everllence

Welcome speech

09.00 Stephan Hoflmaier

Head of Business Development, Bilfinger Industrial Services

Welcome speech

09.00 Manuel Vilaca

Energy Efficiency Manager DACH, Digital Realty

Welcome speech

4. Nov 13-17, Main stage

LARGE HEAT PUMPS FOR DISTRICT HEATING

1X panel discussion

Open detail

13.00 Emanuele Pingaro

Turboden

?

13.00 Henrik Pieper

Hamburg Institute

?

13.00 Jonathan Kreuzer

Everllence

?

13.00 Christian Hofer

Bilfinger

?

13.00 Paul Bevington

Fenagy

?

13.00 Axel Huber

Heat Pump Alliance STRABAG/Atlas Copco

?

13.00 Marcin Krupski

European Heat Pump Association

?

13.00 Klaus Ramming

AGO Energie & Anlagen GmbH

?

panel discussion

FROM INCEPTION TO OPERATION: THE REAL HEAT PUMP WORLD

What does it really take to bring large electrification projects from concept to operation? From early planning and financing through construction, commissioning, and day-to-day operation, leaders from utilities, asset management, and municipal energy transition will share lessons learned across the entire lifecycle—what works, what doesn’t, and how to turn complex plans into reliable assets.

13.00 David Pearson (Moderator)

STAR Refrigeration

?

big roundtable

FINANCING & REGULATIONS

How to navigate the policy and financing landscape for electrification? This session will give you the latest EU policy updates, show what incentives are available, and address challenges around grid connections and flexibility. Experts will share which support schemes actually deliver and discuss concrete ways to improve them, so you leave with a clear picture of how to get your project moving.

13.00 Sem Oxenaar (moderator)

Regulatory Assistance Project

?

13.00 Roman Doubrava

CINEA

?

13.00 Yara Van Ingen

BloombergNEF

?

13.00 Jannika Schoon

Hamburg Institute

?

13.00 Greg Gebrail

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

?

13.00 Josephine Vanbecelaere

European Heat Pump Association

?

4. Nov 13-17, ballrooms

Workshops, expert session

decarb cities
decarb industry
flexibility

Open detail

workshop

Decarb cities

Cities are on the front line of the energy transition, and district heating is key to cutting emissions at scale. This panel brings together researchers, real estate, and district heating leaders to discuss how urban decarbonizati-on can move from ambition to implementation—and what it takes to make low-carbon cities a reality.

13.00 Michaela Valentova

Czech Technical University Prague

?

13.00 Jiri Vecka

Czech District Heating Association

?

13.00 David Kecskemeti

Hungarian District Heating Association

?

13.00 Martin Stohl

J & T Real Estate

?

13.00 Benjamin Köhler

Öko-Institut

?

13.00 Pavel Fojtik

Panattoni

?

workshop

Decarb industry

Why invest in change when existing systems still work? Without pioneering projects, industrial decarbonization would never get off the ground. This panel highlights how to back first movers, identify technically sound solutions, and design projects that overcome short-term payback barriers while setting the stage for wider adoption.

13.00 Emi Escalona

Kraft Heinz

?

13.00 Thomas Fleckl

Austrian Institute of Technology

?

13.00 Miloslav Keltner

Ministry of Environment CZ

?

13.00 Trond-Atle Asphjell

ENERIN

?

13.00 Emanuele Pingaro

Turboden

?

4. Nov 7-11, Vltava river

BILFINGER VLTAVA CRUISE

Bohemia Rhapsody networking banquet & sightseeing cruise

5. Nov 9-12, Main stage

STEAM GENERATING HEAT PUMPS

lectures & panel discussion

Open detail

lectures

13.00 André Bechem

HEATEN

?

13.00 Arne Høeg

Enerin

?

13.00 Damien Casetta

Armstrong

?

13.00 Ivan Rangelov

Danfoss

?

13.00 Mateo Cameletti

Exergy ORC

?

13.00 Tim Hamacher

SPH

?

panel discussion

FROM STEAM DREAMS TO INDUSTRIAL REALITY

From bold visions to real-world projects, this panel explores how steam electrification is moving from dream to industrial reality. Technology providers, manufacturers, analysts, and investors will share what it takes to scale breakthrough solutions, manage costs, and finance the transition to sustainable steam. It’s where engineering, capital, and corporate ambition converge.

13.00 Daniel Galis (moderator)

Renewable Thermal Collaborative

?

13.00 Fleur Pomeroy

Bloomberg NEF

?

13.00 Jean Baron

Kyotherm

?

13.00 Marcell Zambo

Rondo Energy

?

5. Nov 9-12, ballrooms

Panels

New business models
investors forum

Open detail

Workshop

NEW BUSINESS MODELS

How to finance energy efficiency and electrification projects without upfront investment? This panel will explore ways to minimize risks and unlock capital, from the EU & EIB’s €17.5 billion SME initiative to models like Heat-as-a-Service and Energy Service Contracting.

Workshop

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

From liquid pistons to compact turbocompressors, this panel will showcase the most innovative solutions emerging in today’s electrification landscape. Expect a fast-paced tour through breakthrough concepts that challenge conventional design, push efficiency limits, and redefine what’s technically possible for industrial decarbonization.

13.00 Timo Pulkki

UPHEAT

?

13.00 Andrew Andersen

Hotgreen

?

13.00 Nikola Pokorny

UCEEB CTU

?

5. Nov 13-15, Main stage

HIGH-TEMPERATURE THERMAL STORAGE

Lectures

Open detail

13.00 Florent Badou

Kraftblock

?

13.00 Martin Dittrich

Bilfinger

?

13.00 Marc Meldrum

Rondo Energy

?

13.00 Radek Begeni

Sokra

?

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