WELCOME ! 16th edition - August 27 & 28
Management of electrical installations
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 sector has undergone a major overhaul, with, for example, the Swiss Federal Council’s decision to phase out nuclear power.
Over the years and across various editions, we have examined the changes, promises and innovations that have shaped this sector. The event also features a dedicated space for the success stories of start-ups that have brilliantly helped to shape the Smart Energy landscape.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Aula Energypolis in Sion for this new edition.
Speakers 2026
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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5:30 pm
Keynote conference: The energy transition in full swing: from major progress to minor challenges, from Switzerland to China
Prof. Christophe Ballif, Director of the Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics, EPFL, Neuchâtel
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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
The future of energy and AI: why it matters and how to succeed
Katrin J. Yuan, CEO of Swiss Future Institute
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09:40 am
Interconnected... and therefore vulnerable?
Marc Sommer, Market Director Energies by Softcom
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10:10 am
Networking Break
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10:45 am
Nant de Drance: managing an unconventional power station
Jeremy Urech, CEO of Nant de Drance SA
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11.15 am
What solutions are available for the smart management of energy storage batteries?
Karl Werlen, CEO of Misurio and Franziska Megert Team leader Optimization by EnAlpin
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11.45 am
What control mechanisms are required for the electricity grid?
With :
Ben Gemsjäger, Head of Siemens PTI Central Europe
Benoît Martinet, Head of Business Management and Sales Unit (FMV)
Nicolas Varone, Head of Energy and Transition Unit (OIKEN)
François Maréchal, Professor at EPFL Valais-Wallis
Jonas Schneiter, Journalist et moderator -
12:45 pm
Networking cocktail
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2:00 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 Cour de Gare or at the Roches-brunes (Av. de Tourbillon).
- CHF380(until June 30, 2026) 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 and coffee breaks.
- CHF250(until June 30, 2026) 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, 2026) then CHF 170
- Friday ticket
- This price includes: admission to the Smart Energy Event on Friday, including meals, coffee breaks and conferences.
