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2026 Event Agenda

The CWIEME CENTRAL GRID spotlights the latest innovations and market trends shaping transformers, generators, and transmission & distribution technologies. With insights from leading experts and keynote speakers, the programme delivers a mix of strategic and technical sessions tailored for engineers, academics, senior management, and industry professionals.

From design advancements and efficiency gains to digitalisation, sustainability, and grid integration, the stage addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities in today’s power sector. New for 2026 we will have a brand new content stream focused on Transmission and Distribution sector, providing a holistic view of the T&D ecosystem, from materials, design, manufacturing, through to the grid operator.

Join global peers to explore the breakthroughs driving the future of energy systems.

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10:15 - 10:20
CWIEME Welcome Speech
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 10:15 05/19/2026 10:15 CWIEME Welcome Speech Central Grid Europe/London

10:20 - 10:50
Supply–Demand Dynamics in the Transformer Market: Trends, Challenges and Strategic Opportunities
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 10:20 05/19/2026 10:20 Supply–Demand Dynamics in the Transformer Market: Trends, Challenges and Strategic Opportunities Central Grid Europe/London

Global Market Trends and Challenges
Speaker

Hassan Zaheer

Managing Partner and COO

PTR Inc.

10:55 - 11:35
Panel Discussion: Navigating Geo-Political Risks & Global Competition in the Transformer Industry: OEM, Industry and Utility Perspectives
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 10:55 05/19/2026 10:55 Panel Discussion: Navigating Geo-Political Risks & Global Competition in the Transformer Industry: OEM, Industry and Utility Perspectives Central Grid Europe/London

Global Market Trends and Challenges
Speaker

Adam Middleton

Director, EnergetIQ Advisory

Former VP, Siemens Energy in Western Europe

Moderator

Chris Gerber

Advisory Board Member

CWIEME Berlin

11:40 - 12:10
Electrical Steel (GO & NGO) Market: Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 11:40 05/19/2026 11:40 Electrical Steel (GO & NGO) Market: Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities Central Grid Europe/London

Global Market Trends and Challenges
Speaker

Umut Turunc

Market Analyst- Sustainability

SMR- Steel & Metals Market Research

12:15 - 12:45
From Pilots to Top‑tier Insulation Materials: Transforming Unbleached Kraft for High-performance Insulation
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 12:15 05/19/2026 12:15 From Pilots to Top‑tier Insulation Materials: Transforming Unbleached Kraft for High-performance Insulation Central Grid Europe/London

Manufacturing Technologies and Innovations
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speaker

Niilo Härmä

Vice President Segment Bleached and Unbleached Nordic Kraft Pulp

Stora Enso

12:45 - 13:15
Fireside Chat: Transformer Leadership & Sustainability in the Energy
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 12:45 05/19/2026 12:45 Fireside Chat: Transformer Leadership & Sustainability in the Energy Central Grid Europe/London

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speakers

Ana Diaz-Marquina

Global Head of Category Management Oils, Chemicals, Plastics and Insulation

Hitachi Energy

Javiera McGuiggan

VP, Marketing Sustainable Solutions

HELM AG

Tilo Else

VP of Procurement Grid Technologies

Siemens Energy

14:00 - 14:45
Keynote Speech: Advancing Resilient, Affordable, and Clean Energy Through Transmission and Distribution Innovation
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 14:00 05/19/2026 14:00 Keynote Speech: Advancing Resilient, Affordable, and Clean Energy Through Transmission and Distribution Innovation Central Grid Europe/London

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speaker

Henrik Stiesdal

CTO

Wind Power Pioneer

14:50 - 15:50
Resilience and Decarbonization in Europe: The Transformer Industry as an Enabler of a Lead Market for CO₂‑Reduced Steel
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 14:50 05/19/2026 14:50 Resilience and Decarbonization in Europe: The Transformer Industry as an Enabler of a Lead Market for CO₂‑Reduced Steel Central Grid Europe/London

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speaker

Marcel Hilgers

Vice President Customers, Markets & Technology

thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel

15:55 - 16:30
Panel Discussion: Scaling Grid Innovation: Lessons from Europe’s Largest Energy Demonstrators
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 15:55 05/19/2026 15:55 Panel Discussion: Scaling Grid Innovation: Lessons from Europe’s Largest Energy Demonstrators Central Grid Europe/London

Industrial AI and Digitalisation
Moderator

Lóránt Dékány

Founder

DKNrgY Consulting

16:35 - 17:05
AI’s Role in Transforming the Power Grid: Enhancing Efficiency, Reliability, and Sustainability
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 16:35 05/19/2026 16:35 AI’s Role in Transforming the Power Grid: Enhancing Efficiency, Reliability, and Sustainability Central Grid Europe/London

Industrial AI and Digitalisation
Speaker

Saqib Saeed

Chief Product Officer

PTR Inc.

17:05 - 17:30
Asset Intelligence: Enabling OEMs to Deliver System-Level Performance in Renewable-Rich Energy Networks
Tuesday, May 19
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 17:05 05/19/2026 17:05 Asset Intelligence: Enabling OEMs to Deliver System-Level Performance in Renewable-Rich Energy Networks Central Grid Europe/London

Industrial AI and Digitalisation
Speaker

Hafiz Muhammad Noman

Senior Consultant- AI & Data Strategy, Operations & Control

National Grid Saudi Arabia

17:30 - 19:00
PowerUp Welcome Party
Tuesday, May 19
Add to calendar 05/19/2026 17:30 05/19/2026 17:30 PowerUp Welcome Party Europe/London

10:30 - 11:10
Panel Discussion: Designing Tomorrow’s Grid: F-Gas-Free MV Switchgear and the Path to EU Compliance
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 10:30 05/20/2026 10:30 Panel Discussion: Designing Tomorrow’s Grid: F-Gas-Free MV Switchgear and the Path to EU Compliance Central Grid Europe/London

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speaker

Bernd Schüpferling

Product Lifecycle Manager Gas Insulated Medium Voltage Switchgear

Siemens AG

11:15 - 11:55
Panel Discussion Digitalisation & Smart Grid Intelligence: From Sensors to AI – Transforming Asset Management for TSOs and DSOs
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 11:15 05/20/2026 11:15 Panel Discussion Digitalisation & Smart Grid Intelligence: From Sensors to AI – Transforming Asset Management for TSOs and DSOs Central Grid Europe/London

Industrial AI and Digitalisation
Moderator

Roberto Molinos Esparza

Associate Professor, IE University Managing Partner

Modelical

12:00 - 12:30
Integrated Asset Intelligence for Next-Generation Transmission Systems: SAMSTEO
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 12:00 05/20/2026 12:00 Integrated Asset Intelligence for Next-Generation Transmission Systems: SAMSTEO Central Grid Europe/London

Industrial AI and Digitalisation
Speakers

Danilo Maric

Chief Technology Officer, (CTO)

LoRaSi d.o.o

Milan Maric

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

LoRaSi d.o.o

13:30 - 14:00
Case Study: Efficiency Challenges for Distribution Transformers in Argentina’s Energy Transition
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 13:30 05/20/2026 13:30 Case Study: Efficiency Challenges for Distribution Transformers in Argentina’s Energy Transition Central Grid Europe/London

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speaker

Dr. Diego Martín Ferreyra

Research Professor

National Technological University (UTN), San Francisco Regional Faculty

14:00 - 14:45
EU Trace: From Design-to-Cost to Design-to-Sustainability – Rethinking Distribution Transformer Renovation in Europe
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 14:00 05/20/2026 14:00 EU Trace: From Design-to-Cost to Design-to-Sustainability – Rethinking Distribution Transformer Renovation in Europe Central Grid Europe/London

Global Market Trends and Challenges
Speakers

Miguel Martínez Velázquez

Research Assistant/ Regulatory Expert

IIT - Institute for Research in Technology Comillas Pontifical University

Pablo Cirujano Ballesteros

Technical Director Transformers Division

Ormazabal

Wim De Maesschalck

Expert Assets & MV Substations

Fluvius

Moderator

Tomas Jezdinsky

Freelance Market Research Consultant

International Copper Association –Europe

14:50 - 15:20
Multipoint Fiber Optics: Revolutionising Transformer Thermal Monitoring
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 14:50 05/20/2026 14:50 Multipoint Fiber Optics: Revolutionising Transformer Thermal Monitoring Central Grid Europe/London

Industrial AI and Digitalisation
Speaker

Markus Brams

Managing Director and Chief Product Officer

FISENS GmbH

15:15 - 15:55
Thermoplastics Powering the Sustainable Grid: Rethinking Transformer Materials, Manufacturing and End-of-Life
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 15:15 05/20/2026 15:15 Thermoplastics Powering the Sustainable Grid: Rethinking Transformer Materials, Manufacturing and End-of-Life Central Grid Europe/London

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speaker

Roberta Colombo

Global Marketing Manager Power Systems

SYENSQO Specialty Polymers

16:00 - 16:30
Fix, Replace or Automate? Solving Factory Problems in Transformer Manufacturing
Wednesday, May 20
Central Grid
Add to calendar 05/20/2026 16:00 05/20/2026 16:00 Fix, Replace or Automate? Solving Factory Problems in Transformer Manufacturing Central Grid Europe/London

Manufacturing Technologies and Innovations
Speaker

Ales Bertuzzi

Owner

Transformer Process

Venue

Messe Berlin, South Entrance, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany

Opening times

Tuesday, 19 May | 09:30 – 17:30

Wednesday, 20 May | 09:30 – 17:30

Thursday, 21 May | 09:30 – 16:00

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