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The Electrification Alliance is pleased to invite you at \u201cWatt\u2019s Next: The Electric Pathway to a Competitive, Secure Industry in Europe<\/strong>\u201d a high-level conference bringing together policymakers, industry pioneers, and innovators. Our speakers will discuss how to break down persistent barriers and unlock Europe\u2019s potential for secure, competitive, and sustainable growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electrification is one of Europe\u2019s most powerful levers for energy security, resilience, and affordable power. Despite remarkable growth in clean energy generation, progress on end-use electrification has faced significant challenges. With the European Commission set to unveil its Electrification Action Plan in early 2026, the time for bold decisions is now.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5\u00a0Date: 9 December from 09h30 to 17h30\u00a0\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Location: Brussels, SPARKS, a full in-person event<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Participation is limited to 150 attendees. Please click here to register now…<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f Join us and be part of the conversation!<\/p>\n

Watt\u2019s Next \u2013 Conference Programme<\/strong><\/h4>\n

09:00 \u2013 09:30<\/strong>
Arrival & registrations<\/p>\n

09:30 \u2013 10:45 \u2014 Opening Plenary<\/strong>
Welcome: Adrian Hiel (Electrification Alliance)
Keynote: Kingsmill Bond
Panel: Laurence Tubiana (ECF), Kristian Ruby (Eurelectric), Sean Kelly (MEP)
Audience Q&A<\/p>\n

10:45 \u2013 11:45 \u2014 Session 1 (Plenary)<\/strong>
Tailor-made solutions for industrial electrification<\/em>
With Jozefien Vanbecelaere (EHPA), Rossen Ivanov (Armstrong),
Chiara Di Mambro (ECCO), Paula Rey Garcia (DG ENER)
Reflections: Michael Liebreich
Moderator: Keith Allott (ECF)<\/p>\n

11:45 \u2013 12:15<\/strong>
Coffee break<\/p>\n

12:15 \u2013 13:15 \u2014 Session 2 (Breakouts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Industrial Decarbonisation Bank \u2013 beyond the Pilot Auction (WindEurope)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Industrial grid connections (E3G)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Flexibility for energy-intensive industries (SmartEN)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Hybrid assets: renewables + storage (SolarPower Europe)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    13:15 \u2013 14:15<\/strong>
    Lunch<\/p>\n

    14:15 \u2013 14:45 \u2014 Session 3 (Plenary)<\/strong>
    The Electrification Ladder<\/em>
    Interview with Michael Liebreich & Adrian Hiel<\/p>\n

    14:45 \u2013 15:45 \u2014 Session 4<\/strong>
    Best-performing EU Member States on energy regulation<\/em>
    With Climact, Heaten, Agora Energiewende, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral (MEP)
    Reflections: Michael Liebreich
    Moderator: Philippa Nuttall (Sustainable Views)<\/p>\n

    15:45 \u2013 16:00<\/strong>
    Coffee break<\/p>\n

    16:00 \u2013 17:30 \u2014 Podcast & Closing Drinks<\/strong>
    Guests: Jos Dings, Adrian Hiel, Ann Mettler
    Moderator: Kira Taylor (FORESIGHT)<\/p>\n

    And many more We are the Electrification Alliance: 10 leading European organisations united by one goal – accelerating Europe\u2019s electrification. As strong believers in this mission, the European Association of Electrical Contractors, E-Mobility Europe, Eurelectric, the International Copper Association Europe, the European Heat Pump Association, smartEn,<\/p>\n

    SolarPower Europe, T&E, Renewable Grids Initiative and WindEurope have joined forces to push for a cleaner, more efficient, and decarbonised future.<\/p>\n

    \ud83c\udfa9\u00a0Don\u2019t hesitate to contact us:\u00a0events@electrification-alliance.eu<\/a><\/p>\n

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    This high-level event will bring together senior policymakers, industry leaders and representatives of civil society to discuss how to unlock end-user electrification across Europe. It will be a key opportunity to hear directly from companies about the real-world challenges and exchange solutions to accelerate electrification.
    \n\u201cWatt\u2019s Next: The EU Electrification Action Plan as a Catalyst for European Competitiveness,\u201d a full day event at Sparks, Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts to shape the next phase of Europe\u2019s clean energy transition.<\/p>\n

    The program focuses on how electrification can strengthen Europe\u2019s global competitiveness while accelerating the shift toward a carbon neutral economy. High level speakers, including Dan Jorgensen (Minister for Global Climate Policy, Denmark), Laurence Tubiana (CEO, European Climate Foundation), and Sean Kelly (MEP, Ireland), will discuss how electrification can unlock new industrial opportunities, foster energy resilience, and drive innovation across sectors.<\/p>\n

    Throughout the day, participants will explore tailored solutions for industry, policy mechanisms to fast-track electrification, and strategies for affordable clean power. Interactive breakout sessions will highlight forward looking topics such as rural electrification, EV-based energy storage, and the social dimensions of energy transition.<\/p>\n

    The event culminates with a futurist keynote envisioning Europe\u2019s electrified future one built on sustainability, inclusivity, and economic strength.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":22818,"template":"","class_list":["post-22817","all-events","type-all-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWatt's Next conference: The electric pathway - European Heat Pump Association<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ehpa.org\/all-events\/watts-next-the-eu-electrification-action-plan-as-a-catalyst-for-european-competitiveness\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Watt's Next conference: The electric pathway - European Heat Pump Association\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This high-level event will bring together senior policymakers, industry leaders and representatives of civil society to discuss how to unlock end-user electrification across Europe. 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