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An initial exchange for all participants before the program begins.

The major situation analysis to kick things off. Europe stands at a turning point in 2027: Russian gas is gone, new partners have to prove themselves, and the geopolitical tectonic plates are shifting. This section poses the fundamental question of the entire summit: What kind of energy world do we actually live in – and who calls the shots?

From the global situation to the reality of energy supply. How far have we really come in expanding renewable energy – and what role will fossil fuels still play when sources change, but the dependence remains? This section confronts political aspirations with industrial reality.

The energy system must grow and become more stable simultaneously. Power plant strategy, storage, flexibility, system costs – and the uncomfortable question of who ultimately pays the bill.

The future belongs to the foundation. No grid, no transition – that much is clear. But by 2027, grid connection will become a tangible competitive factor: for renewables, electrolyzers, data centers, and industry.

Four parallel tracks, two rounds. The deep dives leave the main stage and delve into the details: hydrogen as a tough portfolio decision, heat as a municipal transformation challenge, AI as a question of governance, bioenergy as an underestimated reserve, energy trading in volatile markets, data centers as new major consumers, space technologies for resilient infrastructure.

After laying the foundation comes the financing question. Which assets are still investable in the new market design? Capacity markets, contracts for difference, green steel, electrolyzers

The conclusion poses the toughest question: Who pays? Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), grid fees, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), affordability for industry and consumers – regulation determines investments, prices, and competitiveness. A deliberately political conclusion that brings us back to the motto: Thinking globally also means rewriting the European rules of the game.

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Hybrid threats, cyberattacks, and sabotage have long since made energy infrastructure a key area of security policy. The central question is how resilience in the energy system can not only be planned but also guaranteed in a crisis – and what role international coordination plays in this.

Which innovations strengthen secure infrastructure? How does critical infrastructure regulation influence investment decisions, and can decentralization contribute to greater resilience? Finally, the focus shifts to energy security in 2030: What decisions need to be made today to ensure the system's viability tomorrow?