Agenda | EIC Connect Germany

Agenda

The programme will explore the key developments shaping Germany’s energy market, from policy, grid and storage to hydrogen, data centres and major energy projects, with insights from organisations involved in investment and delivery.

Take a look at the latest EIC Connect Germany 2026 agenda to see the sessions and speakers already confirmed. The programme will be updated regularly as new speakers are added.

* Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

Agenda

Monday, 30 November, British Embassy, Berlin

18:00 - 19:30

Evening Networking Reception

Tuesday, 1 December, British Embassy, Berlin

08.45 – 09.30

Registration & Networking

09.30 – 09.40

Welcome Remarks

Speakers:

Stuart Broadley
CEO, EIC

09.40 – 09.55

Industry Perspective

Speakers:

Stuart Broadley
CEO, EIC


Session 1 - Government & Policy Briefing

09:55 – 10:40

Germany's Energy Market Outlook: Investment, Infrastructure & Supply Chain Opportunities – Panel Discussion

An overview of Germany’s energy landscape, investment priorities, policy developments and project pipeline, examining where the greatest opportunities lie for operators, developers and the wider supply chain, while also exploring opportunities for collaboration between Germany, the UK and Scotland across investment, technology, project development and supply-chain partnerships.

Speakers:

Heiko Staubitz
Energie, Bau & Umwelttechnologien, GTAI
Steve Taylor
Senior Trade Advisor Clean Energy Industries, British Embassy, Berlin
Laura-Louise O’Reilly
Director of Scottish Government Office - Germany, Scottish Development International

10:40 – 11:10

Networking and Coffee Break
Session 2 - Contractor Briefing

11:10 – 12:30

Grid, Storage & Energy Infrastructure: Enabling Germany's Energy Future

Grid infrastructure is one of Germany's strongest immediate investment opportunities, supported by battery storage and cross-border connectivity.

Discussion themes includes: Transmission expansion, Offshore grid connections, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Cross-border interconnectors, Procurement strategies, Supply chain requirements

11:10 – 11:30

Worley

Marek Drywa
Senior Director, Worley

11:30 – 11:50

TBA

11:50 – 12:10

TBA

12:10 - 12:30

TBA

12:30 – 13:30

Networking Lunch


Session 3 - Emerging Markets & Innovation

13:30 - 14:00

Part 1: Building the Hydrogen Economy – Germany, Denmark and Cross-Border Infrastructure – Panel Discussion

This panel will examine the development of hydrogen production, transport and cross-border infrastructure in Germany and Denmark. Speakers will discuss pipeline and terminal projects, electrolyser deployment, emerging supply-and-demand clusters and the commercial and regulatory challenges that must be addressed to create a viable regional hydrogen market.

Discussion themes include:  Hydrogen production & transport, Electrolysers, Data centres & AI-driven electricity demand, Carbon Capture & Storage

Bengt Bergt
Public Affairs, Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft e.V.
Niklas Schafer
Business Development & Sustainability, GASCADE
Jillis Raadschelders
Business Development Manager New Energy Europe, Mott Macdonald

14:00 - 14:10

10 - minute technical break

14:10 – 14:40

Part 2: Powering the Digital Economy – Data Centres and Germany’s Energy System – Panel Discussion

Germany’s expanding data-centre sector is creating a significant new source of electricity demand, driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This panel will explore the grid, power, storage and low-carbon infrastructure needed to support future growth, as well as the opportunities this market presents for developers, utilities, technology providers and the wider energy supply chain.

Peter Grossmann
Energy Transition Lead - Europe, Mott Macdonald

14:40 – 15:10

Networking and Coffee Break
Session 4 - Operators & Developers

15:10 – 16:30

Delivering Germany's Next Generation of Energy Projects

This session could bring together the organisations actually investing across multiple sectors.

Projects covered:  Offshore wind, Onshore wind, Solar & Battery storage, Cross-border infrastructure & Grid, SAF/ Biofuels

15:10 - 15:30

TBA

15:30 - 15:50

TBA

15:50 - 16:10

TBA

16:10 - 16:30

TBA

16:30 - 16:55

Closing Plenary: Collaboration Across Germany's Energy Supply Chain

A strategic discussion examining how operators, developers, EPC contractors, manufacturers and suppliers can work together to deliver Germany's ambitious investment programme.

Topics include: Procurement outlook, Supply chain resilience, Skills and workforce, Financing,  Collaboration, Looking ahead to 2030 and beyond

Hazel Lince
VP Strategic Partnerships, OPITO
Prem Mahi
Technical Excellence Director – Energy, Mott Macdonald

16:55 - 17:00

Closing remarks

Stuart Broadley
CEO, EIC

17:05 - 18:00

Final Networking & One-to-One Meetings & Event Closing