Keynote Speech: Advancing Resilient, Affordable, and Clean Energy Through Transmission and Distribution Innovation
14:00 - 14:45
Central Grid
Henrik Stiesdal, a pioneer of modern Danish wind power, shares how innovation in transmission and distribution can drive a more resilient, affordable, and scalable clean energy future.
Navigating Geo-Political Risks & Global Competition in the Transformer Industry: OEM, Industry and Utility Perspectives
10:55 - 11:35
Central Grid
The session explores how the transformer industry is navigating geopolitical risks, supply chain pressures, and rising demand, with industry leaders sharing how they are building resilience, expanding capacity, and staying competitive.
Resilience and Decarbonization in Europe: The Transformer Industry as an Enabler of a Lead Market for CO₂‑Reduced Steel
14:50 - 15:50
Central Grid
The session explores how new market models can accelerate the adoption of CO₂-reduced materials, with transformers as a scalable driver, while outlining practical, policy, and standards-based pathways to integrate low-carbon steel into grid components..
Scaling Grid Innovation: Lessons from Europe’s Largest Energy Demonstrators
15:55 - 16:30
Central Grid
The session explores how EU-funded energy projects are advancing grid technologies and digital innovations, while highlighting the challenges of moving from pilot to real-world deployment. Through case studies, experts examine the technical, regulatory, and organisational factors needed to achieve lasting impact and market uptake.
Review the four award categories and select the one that best fits your project, product or individual achievement. You may enter multiple categories, but each entry must be submitted separately.
Plan your submission around the 2026 timeline:
Your written entry should be:
You can strengthen your submission with supporting materials such as: images, diagrams or schematics, performance data, test results or case studies, short videos or demonstrations.
All submissions must be in English.
Once submitted, you will receive confirmation of your entry.
Shortlisted finalists will be contacted ahead of CWIEME Berlin 2026 with details about the awards ceremony and any additional information required.
