Get up to speed on the impact of the energy transition on European energy sector
The energy sector is undergoing a major transformation that has only just begun and that will affect all of European society.
This 4-day programme looks at how the 2015 Paris Agreement will lead to a shift from a fossil-fuel-based energy system to a zero-emission system based on renewable energies. It addresses and integrates all the key economic, technological, political and regulatory aspects of this major change and will highlight the opportunities provided by new developments around electrification, green gases, smart grids and smart cities.
How you benefit
- Acquire strategic perspective on European energy transition
- Anticipate challenges and opportunities
- Acquire international network of peers and expert
- Site-visit to the European parlement
About the programme
This programme will give you a complete overview of how European energy markets work and how they are expected to be transformed by the transition to a zero-emission energy system.
It is a must for anyone who wants to gain a critical understanding of this hugely important and complex development that will affect us all.
Download the brochure to find more information about the programme.
After this course you are able to:
- Identify the different challenges and opportunities of the energy transition;
- Indicate global and European supply and demand dynamics in gas, heat and electricity markets
- Formulate the (geo-)political and regulatory frameworks of European energy markets towards net-zero carbon target by 2050;
- Predict and anticipate challenges and opportunities of the energy transition and future sustainable cities through establishing your own energy company;
- Discuss the future of a single integrated EU energy market;
- Apply the gained knowledge in the Energy Transition Model (ETM);
- And you’ve gained a network of fellow participants and experts.
What’s included in the European Energy Strategy: Trends in Transition
As part of the programme, you’ll receive one year of access to all course materials through our dedicated Online Learning Platform. After completing the course, you will receive a digital certificate of participation, which you can easily add to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your achievement. Each day includes a well-catered lunch, and on two evenings we’ll gather for group dinners, an excellent opportunity to connect informally with fellow participants. The programme also includes a visit to the European Parliament and hands-on work with the Energy Transition Model, allowing you to apply what you learn in a practical context.
You will also benefit from the insights of a core group of expert speakers who are part of every edition of this programme:
- Prof. Manfred Hafner, International Energy Expert
- Earl Goetheer, Technology Specialist and Innovator
- Bert Stuij, Strategic Energy Advisor
- Alexander Wirtz, Policy and Market Integration Specialist
While accommodation is not included, our event managers are happy to assist you with hotel recommendations. An event manager will be present on site throughout the programme to ensure everything runs smoothly and to support you where needed.
Who should attend
For participants who are, or will become active in the energy sector or energy-related institutions:
- Professionals in European energy markets
- Consultants/advisors working in the European energy industry
- Project coordinators, strategy advisors in the energy sector Industry professionals who need to assess the impact of the energy transition on their business fields
- Regulatory affairs and public relations officers/managers working for national, provincial or municipal bodies
- Lecture 1 Monday 7 April 2025 08:30 - 17:30 Lecture 2 Tuesday 8 April 2025 08:30 - 17:30 Lecture 3 Wednesday 9 April 2025 08:30 - 17:30 Lecture 4 Thursday 10 April 2025 08:30 - 17:30
- LocationHeadquarters ENTSOG in Brussels, Belgium
Earl Goetheer is a professor at TU Delft (specialisation: energy storage) and chief technology officer at High Tech XL (a venture building company). He holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology and an MSc in organic chemistry and process technology from Wageningen University. In his career (including as Principal Scientist at TNO) of more than 20 years in chemical technology, he has participated in a number of major international research programmes in carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS) technology (CASTOR, CESAR, CAPRICE, OCTAVIUS, ICAP). He has published more than 100 scientific papers and holds more than 60 patents in the field of process engineering.
Manfred Hafner is Professor of international energy studies and teaches at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SIAS-Europe), the SciencesPo Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) and the New Energy Business School. He teaches courses on international energy, decarbonisation strategies and hydrogen. He has over his more than 30-year professional career extensively consulted for governments, international organisations and industry. He has published several books related to energy and the energy transition.
Bert Stuij (MSc.) is Senior Expert at our Business School and Manager National Programmes/Energy at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency RVO, a government institution. Stuij works on our programme development and education with a specific focus on energy transition. At RVO, Stuij is responsible for renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy innovation policy. In 2022 he takes part in the Expert Team Energy Systems 2050 of the ministry of Climate and Energy of the Dutch National Government. Previously Stuij worked in the private sector for Shell and at various semi-private institutions (Novem) and government agencies (SenterNovem, AgentschapNL).
Register
You can easily register online for this programme.
