Geothermal Power: The Light Under Your Feet

This high-level conference will bring together the European Commission, the European Parliament and Member States alongside investors and industry leaders to explore the market and regulatory opportunities to increase the pace of investment in three sessions – i) baseload geothermal electricity; ii) energy storage; and iii) lithium.

Geothermal energy stands at the forefront of Europe’s journey toward a post-fossil fuel era, offering a reliable, resilient, renewable, and local energy source. As our society progresses and continues to decarbonise, geothermal is the only energy source with the versatility to supply local raw materials, electricity, heating, cooling, and energy storage. The approval of a European Geothermal Strategy, accompanied by a clear roadmap for mass deployment, has become imperative for the European Union's sustainable energy transition.

9:30 – 10:00 am CEST

• Get Together and Registration

10:15 – 10:30 am CEST

• Welcome and Introduction: Philippe Dumas, EGEC Secretary-General

10:30 – 11:30 am CEST ~ Session 1: Unlocking geothermal energy in Europe

Moderator: Sanjeev Kumar, Head of Policy, EGEC

Speakers

• Daniel Mes, European Commission, cabinet Commissioner Hoekstra for Climate Action
• MEP, tbc
• Viktor Horváth, Deputy State Secretary responsible for Energy Transition, Hungary

11:30 – 13:00 CEST ~ Session 2: Challenges and Opportunities for Geothermal Power in the EU

Moderator: Nicolò Serpella, Head of Energy & Utility Scenario - The European House – Ambrosetti

Speakers

• Sara Montomoli, Head of Geothermal Innovation, ENEL Green Power
• Robert Winsloe, Executive Vice President,Origination, Eavor Technologies Inc
• Eurelectric, tbc
• Ural Halaçoğlu, R&D Manager, ZORLU ENERJİ

13:00 – 14:00 ~ Lunch Break

13:45 – 15:35 CEST ~ Parallel Session: GEOSMART workshop session for Belgium

14:00 – 15:30 CEST ~ Session 3: Market evolution and technology innovations in geothermal lithium

Moderator: Luca Xodo, Global Sales and Partnerships Director, STEAM S.r.l. ETIP-Geothermal Chair

Speakers

• Céline Domecq, Director of Public Affairs EU, Volvo Car Corporation
• Gerardo Herrera, Energy Intensive Industries and Raw Materials (GROW.I.1), European Commission
• Nazim Aliyev, VP Strategy, Vulcan Energy
• Thibault de Saint-Vaulry, Business Development Manager for Europe, Geolith

15:30 – 16:00 CEST ~ Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:00 CEST ~ Session 4: Enhancing competitiveness and regulatory framework for energy storage

Speakers

• Paula Rey Garcia, Deputy Head of Unit B3 on Energy Efficiency, DG Energy, European Commission
• Natuerlich Insheim GmbH, Geosmart Project, tbc
• Philip Offenberg, Director, Breakthrough Energy
• Jakob Nies, Head of Brussels Office, Stadtwerke München GmbH (SWM)
• CEDEC, tbc

17:00 – 17:15 CEST ~ Conclusions: Philippe Dumas, EGEC Secretary-General

Mark your calendars for the first edition of Geothermal Power 2024 this 3rd of July 2024! This event promises to be the place for innovation and collaboration to deploy the full potential of geothermal energy.

Save the Date and Join Us in Brussels on the 3rd July 2024! EGEC will illuminate the path towards the green revolution powered by the light under our feet.