09h00 | Reception

09h45 | Opening Session

João Manso Neto | CEO, Greenvolt Group

10h00 | The New Electricity Market Design In Europe

Mechthild Wörsdörfer | Deputy Director-General, European Commission’s DG Energy

10h20 | Decentralized Energy: Change The Way on How We Produce, Consume, and Share Energy

• What new energy market has emerged in Europe post the recent reform of electricity market design?
• Where is decentralized energy heading in Europe, and what role does it play in achieving European Green Deal objectives?
• How to dissipate development asymmetries among different European countries?

João Manso Neto | CEO, Greenvolt Group
Walburga Hemetsberger | CEO, Solar Power Europe
Jerónimo Meira da Cunha | General Director, DGEG – Directorate General of Energy and Geology
Adolfo Mesquita Nunes | Partner, Pérez-Llorca
Pedro Carvalho | Full Professor and Coordinator of the Energy Scientific Area, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon

11h20 | Coffee Break

11h50 | Financial Models for Decentralized Energy: Investing Without Unbalancing the Books

• How do on site PPA contribute to streamlining financial models and promoting successful investments in decentralized energy?
• What effective strategies mitigate financial risks in decentralized energy investments, particularly amidst market volatility?
• How can energy services agreements align with sustainable goals, ensuring both financial returns and significant contributions to the energy transition?

Gilles Badot | Director – Adriatic Sea, Acting Director – Iberia, European Investment Bank (EIB)
Dipak Haria | Head of Infrastructure Debt EMEA, Blackrock
Américo Carola | Head of the Investment Banking Division, Millennium bcp

12h30 | Lunch

14h30 | Exploring the State-of-the-Art and Emerging Trends in Decentralized Energy

Miguel Lopes | Mckinsey & Company

15h00 | What’s Next for Decentralized Energy Solutions?

• What role will decentralized energy solutions play in advancing the integration of electromobility within smart cities, and how can this synergy be optimized for sustainable urban development?
• As we look ahead, what innovative energy sharing models are anticipated, and how can they be strategically contributing to energy transition?
• How crucial are storage solutions in enhancing the effectiveness of decentralized energy, and in what ways will their utilization impact the dynamics of this market?

Miguel de Castro Neto | Director, NOVA Information Management School
Michael Villa | Executive Director, smartEn
Arturo Pérez de Lucia | General Manager, AEDIVE
Nelson Lage | President of the Board of Directors, ADENE – Agência para a Energia

15h50 | Decentralized Energy in Practice: A Cross-Industry Vision for Energy Transition

• How are different sectors successfully implementing decentralized energy solutions, and what lessons can be drawn for achieving a seamless energy transition?
• What tangible benefits and challenges are industries experiencing as they integrate decentralized energy solutions into their operations?
• What collaborative strategies are proving effective, and how can these models be replicated to foster greater synergy among diverse sectors?

Stefano Fissolo | Senior Director – Renewables, GLP Europe
Eamon Judge | Retired Executive Director, Eli Lilly
Luís Delgado | Executive Board Member, Bondalti
José Cardoso Botelho | CEO, Vanguard Properties

16h50 | Decentralized Energy: An Empowering Tool for Achieving Carbon Neutrality

Leonor Beleza | President of the Board of Directors, Champalimaud Foundation

17h00 | Reflections on the Future of Smart and Sustainable Cities

Carlos Moedas | Mayor of Lisbon

17h15 | Cocktail