15th edition - Best of
Promises kept?
Conferences
High level speakers and VIP-Event on Thursday
Audience
180 specialists in the field (distributors, producers, engineers…)
Networking
Privileged moments of exchange between specialists
The Smart Energy Event was first launched in 2011, in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear accident. Since then, the global energy landscape has undergone a major overhaul, with, for example, the Swiss Federal Council's decision to phase out nuclear power.
Over the years, we've looked at the changes, promises and innovations that have marked this field. This year, join us as we revisit the most influential speakers of the last 14 editions. Together, we'll assess the progress made, and question the industry's ability to deliver on the promises made in the wake of Fukushima.
The event will also feature a space dedicated to the success stories of start-ups that have brilliantly contributed to shaping the Smart Energy landscape. This section will replace the traditional pitch contest, which will return in 2026 in its usual format.
Join us as we explore what remains to be done to build a smart, sustainable energy future.
Speakers 2025
Program
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from 3:00 pm
Reception of participants (with hotel pack)
At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites (for hotel pack holders only)
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5:00 pm
Welcome of the participants
Campus Energypolis auditorium (Rue de l'Industrie 23, Sion)
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5:00 pm
Keynote conference
Speaker to be confirmed
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6:15 pm
Start-up pitch
The three winners of the 2024 pitch present their new products and innovations. With Evolium Technologies, Solarsplit and Windworks
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6:45 pm
Aperitif and convivial meal
Espace Provins (short walk from Aula Energypolis)
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10:00 pm
End and overnight stay at the hotel (option available)
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8:15 am
Welcome of the participants
Aula Campus Energypolis (Rue de l'Industrie 23, Sion)
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8:45 am
Welcome words
Paul-André Vogel, moderator of the conference
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9:00 am
How has energy evolved since 2010?
Nicolas Charton, Managing Director, E-Cube
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09:40 am
The Grid Modernisation Journey, Global Best Practices
René Kerkmeester, Global Vice President, Capgemini
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10:15 am
Networking Break
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10:45 am
Energy investments: what are the new trends?
Markus Moor, Chief Investment Officer, Emerald Technology Ventures
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11.15 am
Round table: Which networks for tomorrow?
With :
Valgrid (Speaker to be confirmed)
Assia Garbinato, Head of Digital and Innovation (Romande Energie)
Emanuele Colombo, Head of Market Strategy a.i. (Swissgrid)
Sylvia Marra, Head of Tranformation and Innovation (OIKEN)
Christian Schaffner, Executive Director Energy Science Center (ETH Zurich)
Michael Weinhold, Head of Technology & Innovation Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) -
12:00 pm
Lunch
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1.15 pm
Switzerland's electricity supply - the situation four years after the shortage alert
Philippe Jacquod, Professor, HES-SO Valais Wallis
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1:45 pm
2010 -2025: China's massive development in the energy sector
Nicolas Musy, China Integrated
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2:15 pm
Presentation of young companies that made their mark at the Smart Energy Event
Simon Delalay (Imperix) and two other companies
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3:00 pm
What are the trends in the energy sector between now and 2040?
Espen Mehlum, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration, Centre for Energy and Materials, World Economic Forum
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3:45 pm
End of the event
Feedback
Very well organized, availability, flexibility and support at the top!
I've been coming to the Smart Energy event since 2013. The quality is always very high, both in the conference sessions and in the facilities and general organisation. Particularly goog for such a resonable price!
A very worthwhile day, in terms of both quality of the speakers and the networking opportunities,
Excellent and informative day! A welcome opportunity to make or renew contacts.
Bravo to the organisers for their choice of speakers, particularly those who have a somewhat broader vision and enable us to think differently.
You've succeded in finding new input for every edition, even though Smart ENergy is the theme for many conferences, which sometimes repeat one another. Well done!
Congratulations for this day, which allowed many fruitful exchanges and the opportunity to hear top specialists in their respective fields.
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Practical informations
Location :The event will be held at the Energypolis Campus in Sion (Rue de l’Industrie 23). It is an opportunity to discover this unique site that is at the heart of innovation and research in Valais.
Getting there : There is very limited parking in the vicinity of the Energypolis Campus. We strongly advise that you use public transport (there is a train station just 5 minutes walk from the conference venue). For those arriving by car, the nearest car park is at the Roches-brunes (Av. de Tourbillon).
- CHF380(until June 30, 2025) then CHF 480
- Full package for both days with overnight stay
- This price includes: admission to the Smart Energy Event on Thursday August 28 and Friday August 29, Thursday evening meal with drinks, overnight stay in a single room in a hotel in Sion (Holiday Inn), including breakfast, lunch on Friday, coffee breaks and aperitif on Friday evening.
- CHF250(until June 30, 2025) then CHF 300
- Complete package without overnight stay
- Same services as above, but without the overnight stay.
- CHF25
- THURSDAY CONFERENCE
- Only for the Tursday Conference, without meal and overnight stay
- CHF120(until June 30, 2025, then CHF 170)
- Friday ticket
- This price includes: admission to the Smart Energy Event on Friday, including meals, coffee breaks and conferences.
