A lot of new beginnings, a lot of controversy, and a lot of positive energy. The topic of Germany as an industrial location was discussed controversially, given high electricity prices and lengthy approval processes. Generative AI offered hope as an enabler of the energy transition.
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January 26-28, 2027, Berlin
New World Energy Order: Think globally, supply securely
The Handelsblatt Energy Summit is the annual kickoff event for the energy sector in Germany. In 2027, European energy supply will face a fundamental restructuring: The cessation of Russian gas imports will alter established supply relationships. New partnerships with the USA, Canada, and South America must prove their worth in practice. At the same time, energy supplies from the Middle East will remain subject to considerable uncertainty. Europe is thus confronted with a crucial question: Will the necessary diversification succeed – or will one dependency simply be replaced by another?
The restructuring of global energy markets is happening faster than many expected. This raises key questions for the coming years: Which supply partnerships are sustainable? Where are new strategic dependencies emerging? How can electrification be accelerated without overburdening companies? Can the pace of renewable energy expansion be maintained? How can grids and infrastructure be protected against hybrid threats and cyberattacks?
Join us at the Energy Summit 2027 as leading figures from politics, business and science discuss the crucial questions of energy supply – in high-caliber keynotes, pointed panels and live journalism with the Handelsblatt editorial team.
On the third day, an exclusive expert forum will focus on the topic of critical infrastructure (KRITIS) and energy security. Hybrid warfare, sabotage, and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are no longer abstract scenarios. They are among the realities that the energy sector must prepare for in 2027.
We look forward to seeing you
Klaus Stratmann
Chief correspondent for climate and energy – Handelsblatt
Initial commitments: These are the voices you can expect
Katherina Reiche
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
Henrik Andersen
Group President & CEO – Vestas Wind Systems
Carsten Schneider
Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Markus Krebber
CEO – RWE
Michael Lewis
CEO – Uniper
Dirk Schmitz
CEO, BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG – Country Head of Germany, Austria and Eastern Europe, BlackRock Inc
Klaus Müller
President – Federal Network Agency
Kerstin Andreae
Chair of the Executive Board – BDEW
Prof. Dr. Veronika Grimm
Member of the Council of Experts of the Federal Republic of Germany
Michael Kellner, Member of Parliament
Energy policy spokesperson & head of the working group on economics and energy – Alliance 90/The Greens parliamentary group
Dr. Thomas Perkmann
Chairman of the Board – Westphalia
Dr. Nina Scheer, Member of Parliament
Energy policy spokesperson – SPD parliamentary group
These are the topics you can expect at the Energy Summit 2027
Geopolitics & New Energy Partnerships
The global restructuring of energy markets: Europe's energy supply is being renegotiated. Which partnerships will be successful – and what new dependencies will emerge?
- Russian import ban 2027: Assessment of European diversification
- The USA as an energy partner: LNG, geopolitics and trade policy
- Canada & South America: The rising exporters of the energy transition
- Gulf region & Qatar: Long-term LNG contracts and investment strategies
- European energy diplomacy: Who negotiates for whom?
Expansion of renewable energies
Pace, goals, reality: The energy transition stands or falls with the expansion of renewables – but there is still a large gap between political ambition and practical implementation.
- Expansion targets for 2030: Realistic or wishful thinking?
- Wind & Solar: Where is expansion stalling – and why?
- Funding conditions & EEG amendment: Are they setting the right incentives?
- Permitting procedures & land availability: The underestimated bottleneck
- Offshore wind: Investors, tenders and grid connection
- Local acceptance: How can social integration be achieved?
Power generation & system stability
The energy system under new strain: Renewable energies are growing – but at the same time the system must become more stable, flexible and efficient.
- Power plant strategy: Which capacities will ensure base load?
- Nuclear power: return or final history?
- Bidirectional charging & storage: Unlocking flexibility reserves
- System costs: Who bears the burden of the transformation?
Network & Infrastructure
The underestimated foundation of the energy transition: No grid, no transition. Grid expansion, financing, and new technologies determine how quickly the transformation succeeds.
- Network development plan: Forecasts, costs, realism
- Intercontinental power lines: SILA Atlantic, HVDC and submarine cables
- Alternating current vs. direct current: Technological decisions with decades of impact
- Grid connection for renewables: first-come, first-served principle vs. maturity level approach
- Cable manufacturers & supply chains: Europe's industrial capacities
Regulation, Market & Affordability
The rules of the energy future: Regulation determines investments, prices, and competitiveness. What rules does tomorrow's energy system need?
- ETS 1 & ETS 2: What do the changes mean for the industry?
- Network charges & system costs: Who pays – and how much?
- EEG amendment & funding schemes: Fit for the next expansion phase?
- Affordability for industry and consumers: How can energy remain affordable?
- Capacity markets: Which model secures investments in flexibility?
Critical Infrastructure & Energy Security
When energy becomes a target: Hybrid threats, cyberattacks and sabotage make energy infrastructure a security policy issue.
- Hybrid warfare and sabotage: What have we learned from Nord Stream?
- Cyberattacks on networks & control systems: Threat landscape 2027
- Critical Infrastructure Protection Act: What do energy companies now have to implement?
- Resilience & Redundancy: How do we make the system more crisis-resistant?
- International coordination: NATO, EU and national security authorities
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Between Change and World Politics
Global energy markets are being restructured. Russian LNG is no longer a viable option. New supply relationships with the US, Canada, and South America must prove their worth. Energy supplies from the Middle East remain fragile. This raises a crucial question for Europe: Will we succeed in diversifying our energy mix – or will we simply exchange one dependency for another?
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Determinedly into the future
The energy sector is facing crucial decisions. Moving decisively into the future means advancing new technologies and infrastructures, rethinking security of supply, and simultaneously keeping the economic viability of the energy system in mind. Digitalization, storage technologies, and a resilient energy supply will be key factors for the future of the industry.
That was the Energy Summit 2026
Impressions 2026
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Energy SummitStrategy update at the start of the yearJanuary 26-28, 2027bcc
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Ticket prices
Tickets for energy suppliers/industrial companies Starting at €950
Date and time
Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 9 a.m. –Thursday, January 28, 2027, 5:00 PM add to calendar
Venues:
January 26th and 27th, 2027
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Alexanderstr. 11
10178 Berlin
28.01.2027
Design Offices Berlin Humboldhafen
Alexanderufer 3-7
10117 Berlin
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