Speaker Programme | EIC Connect Germany

Agenda

We are delighted to invite the following speakers to be part of our Connect Germany 2025 event, please continue to revert back for regular updates to the programme as we seek to provide you with a wide range of topics relating to the Germany Energy Market.

MONDAY -1-DECEMBER

18:00 - 19:30

Evening Networking Reception at the British Embassy Berlin

TUESDAY-2-DECEMBER

08:45 – 09:15

Registration

09:15 – 09:20

Welcome

Neil Goulding
Director Market Intelligence, EIC
09:20 – 09:30

Opening remarks

Stuart Broadley
CEO, EIC
09:30 – 09:40

Keynote: Germany's Energy Future

Benjamin Wannenwetsch
Deputy Director & COO – Business and Trade, British Embassy Berlin
09:40 – 10:45

Overview of Germany's Energy Transformation and Supply Chain Opportunities

• Neil Golding :   Market Update – Germany’s project pipeline
• Heiko Staubitz: The German Energy Market - Current Status and Opportunities
• Stefan Peikert: Guidance on incentives, regulatory frameworks, and legal and contractual aspects of doing business in Germany
• Panel Discussion

Neil Golding
Director Market Intelligence, EIC
Heiko Staubitz
Energy, Construction & Environmental Technologies, Germany Trade & Invest
Stefan Peikert
Member of the Board, British Chamber of Commerce in Germany
10:45 - 11:20
Networking Break
10:50 - 11:10

1-2-1’s

Audience with Operators, Developers, and Contractors: Projects Shaping Germany

Synopsis: Germany stands at the forefront of Europe’s energy transformation, with over 459 projects across all energy sectors representing a potential $313 billion in expenditure, as tracked in EICDataStream. With
billions in investment set to flow into both mature energy sectors and rapidly expanding infrastructure for transmission, distribution, and renewables, the market offers an exceptional window for suppliers and innovators ready to engage.
Particularly significant is the accelerated expansion of hydrogen and offshore wind, both central to Germany’s national and EU-wide energy transition goals. At the same time, substantial investment across renewables, CCUS, oil and
gas, and nuclear decommissioning is creating one of Europe’s most dynamic project landscapes. As operators commit to large-scale developments, the role of EPC contractors and service providers has become pivotal in ensuring projects are delivered on time,
on budget, and to world-class standards.
This combined session brings together leading operators, developers, and contractors to showcase their project portfolios, highlight near-term supply chain requirements, and share insights into procurement strategies, partnership
opportunities, and expectations for international suppliers. Delegates will gain direct access to decision-makers driving the projects that will define the future of Germany’s energy system.
Delegates will gain direct access to decision-makers driving projects that will define the future of Germany’s energy system.

11:20 – 11:40

Open Grid Europe (OGE)

From Natural Gas to Hydrogen and CO2: Pipeline Infrastructure for Net-Zero

  • Overview of OGE´s Strategy
  • State of Natural Gas Transport
  • Hydrogen Projects & Regulatory Needs
  • CO2 Projects & Regulatory Needs

Tim Bruns
Head of OGE Berlin Office, Open Grid Europe
11:40 – 12:15

Panel Discussion - Scaling up hydrogen and CCUS in Germany

Moderator: Neil Golding
Director Market Intelligence, EIC
Tim Bruns
Head of OGE Berlin Office, Open Grid Europe
Pim van Keep
Head of Commercial - Europe, SLB Capturi
Marek Drywa
Senior Director Business Development, Worley
12:15 - 13:15
Networking Lunch
13:15 - 13:35

SLB Capturi

Pim van Keep
Head of Commercial - Europe
13:35 - 13:55

AVEVA

Mounir Boemond
Global Director, Sustainability Value Lead, AVEVA
13:55 - 14:45
Networking Break
14:15 - 14:45

One to One sessions

14:45 - 15:05

Worley

Energy Transition projects in Germany in international context – a reality check from an engineering contractor perspective

Worley, one of the leading global engineering and project management contractors, has been present in Germany since 1993 primary covering much of the chemical, fuels and other parts of energy industry. While we have witnessed several economic cycles over the years the status of energy transition projects in the country presents some unique and serious concerns and challenges. During the presentation, Marek Drywa is going to feature some of the key low carbon projects being delivered in the market, compare the project and governing environment between Germany and other countries where Worley operates as well as provide his perspective related to the upcoming year.

Marek Drywa
Senior Director Business Development, Worley
15:05 – 15:25

Deutsche ReGas GmbH & Co. KGaA

Holger Lüth
Commercial Director, Deutsche ReGas GmbH & Co. KGaA
15:25 – 16:10

Closing Plenary: Building Partnerships for Germany’s Transition and next steps Fireside chat with industry leaders and policymakers

Moderator: Rebecca Groundwater
Global Head of External Affairs, EIC
Joshua Sisskin
First Secretary, Global Issues at British Embassy Berlin
Jillis Raadschelders
Account Leader Energy Transition, Mott MacDonald
Nico Schmäling
Senior Director Seal Portfolios, John Crane
Johannes Saade
Managing Director, F.H. Bertling Logistics
16:10 – 16:15

Closing remarks

Neil Golding
Director, Market Intelligence, Energy Industries Council (EIC)
16:15– 17:15
One to one session & Event Close