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Saurabh Jain

Senior Director, Energy FutureBridge

A business strategist and transformation advisor in the energy sector, he brings over 20 years of experience helping energy and industrial leaders navigate growth, transition and performance improvement.
 
At FutureBridge, he is Senior Director in the Energy practice, with a focus on energy transition, market expansion, go to market strategy, product innovation, digital transformation, climate financing and EBITDA improvement. His work spans power, oil and gas, cement, mining and capital equipment, where he supports clients on the strategic choices needed to move from ambition to measurable business outcomes.
 
He has previously held leadership roles at Tata Strategic Management Group, EY, Bechtel and Feedback Infra, where he helped build and scale new business verticals. His experience spans global markets including the US, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Africa and India. He holds an MBA from IIM Mumbai and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Jamia Millia Islamia.
 


2026 Event Agenda Sessions

Panel Discussion: Designing Tomorrow’s Grid: F-Gas-Free MV Switchgear and the Path to EU Compliance

The new EU F-gas Regulation is accelerating the transition to SF₆-free medium-voltage switchgear across utilities, industry, and infrastructure projects. This session explores how fluorine-free technologies, meet upcoming regulatory requirements while maintaining reliability, safety, and compactness. Real-world deployment insights highlight what engineers and procurement specialists must consider staying future-proof and compliant

Wednesday 20 May 10:30 - 11:10 Central Grid

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

The new EU F-gas Regulation is accelerating the transition to SF₆-free medium-voltage switchgear across utilities, industry, and infrastructure projects. This session explores how fluorine-free technologies, meet upcoming regulatory requirements while maintaining reliability, safety, and compactness. Real-world deployment insights highlight what engineers and procurement specialists must consider staying future-proof and compliant

Central Grid Europe/Madrid

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