14th edition
What kind of energy independence for Switzerland, its regions and its companies?
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 world's energy supply has been turned upside down in recent years. In the wake of the Fukushima accident, the turbulence of Covid-19 and the outbreak of war in Ukraine, every country has had to ensure that it has the energy supplies it needs to run its economy and ensure the well-being of its people. As a result, the balance of power shifted. And these changes have been felt not only in every country, but also in every region, city and company. The impact is also felt by ordinary citizens.
What is the role of renewable energies in this new context? How can we ensure energy independence at every level, and ensure that decisions can be taken locally, or at least regionally? For its 14th edition, the Smart Energy Event will present visions and concrete solutions applied at different levels. It's also an opportunity to discuss interdependencies and the role to be played by each and every one of us.
The event opens on Thursday evening with a plenary conference and VIP dinner. Friday morning will focus on the theme of energy independence, before giving way to the 2nd Start-up Pitch Competition, with start-ups presenting their innovations in just a few minutes.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Speakers 2024
Program
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from 3:00 pm
Arrival of the participants at the Moxy Hôtel
Only with an hotel package
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5:00 pm
Welcome of the participants
Aula Campus Energypolis (Rue de l'Industrie 23, Sion)
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5:30 pm
Keynote Conference: Challenges and issues of energy supply security
Roger Nordmann, National Councillor and author of the book "Energy and Climate Emergency"
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6:15 pm
Start-up pitch
The three winners of the 2023 pitch present their new products and innovations. With Urbio, Beyond Scroll and Clemap.
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6:45 pm
VIP-Event - 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
Valais measures to promote energy independence
Joël Fournier, Head of the Energy and Hydraulic Power Service, Canton of Valais
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09:30 am
The Valais hydroelectric plant: a decisive contribution to Swiss energy independence?
Stéphane Maret, Chief Executive Officer of FMV SA
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09:50 am
2050 low-carbon: the decarbonized energy mix for heating and cooling in the Brussels-Capital Region
Arnaud Latiers, founder Karno.energy
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10:20 am
Break
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10.50 am
Arxada’s commitment and the challenges for a sustainable future
Christian Bremer, Site Head Visp, Arxada
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11:15 am
Strategies to strengthen the energy independence of an industrial site of regional importance
Olivier Rouiller, Head of Electricity Department, Cimo Compagnie industrielle de Monthey SA & Dr. Davide Pavanello, Associate Professor, HES-SO Valais-Wallis
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11.45 am
Energy independence: a concept for a few. Prosumers: a reality for the majority
Pierre-Olivier Moix, CTO and Member of the Executive Board, Studer Innotec
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12:15 am
Cocktail and networking
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1:45 pm
Smart Energy Start-up Pitch Contest
10 innovative Swiss start-ups will be presenting their innovations in five minutes.
A panel of judges and the public will be able to decide between them!
The start-ups taking part are:
Evolium Technologies (VS)
Spare Energy (ZH)
Hooc (VS)
Sun Ways (VD)
Dyneo Technologies (GE)
Windworks (VD)
Solskin (ZH)
Yord (FR)
Emissium (VS)
Solarsplit (NE)
Digital Logic (VS)
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3:25 pm
Artistic interlude: energy creativity in an alpine environment
Laurence Piaget-Dubuis, ecoartist, photographer and graphist
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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).
- CHF370(until June 30, 2024) then CHF 470
- Full package for both days with overnight stay
- This price includes: admission to the Smart Energy Event on Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, Thursday evening meal with drinks, hotel transfers on Thursday evening and Friday morning, overnight stay in a single room in a hotel in Sion, including breakfast, lunch on Friday, coffee breaks and aperitif on Friday evening.
- CHF240(until June 30, 2024) then CHF 290
- Complete package without overnight stay
- Same services as above, but without the overnight stay and transfers.
- CHF25
- THURSDAY CONFERENCE
- Only for the Tursday Conference, without meal and overnight stay
- CHF120(until June 30, 2024, then CHF 170)
- Friday ticket
- This price includes: admission to the Smart Energy Event on Friday, including meals, coffee breaks and conferences.
