The Future of Energy & Climate in Industry
Strategic Decision-Making in an Uncertain World:
The Future in Europe.
Europe’s industrial landscape is under pressure. Rising energy prices, fragile supply chains, geopolitical instability and a tightening policy context — from import tariffs to the European Green Deal — are forcing companies to re-evaluate long-held assumptions.
At the same time, operational costs are increasing, and the expectations around sustainability, electrification, and circularity continue to rise.
As a CEO or executive, you need to make choices that shape your company’s future competitiveness.
This event brings together strategic voices to explore fundamental questions:
- What is the real impact of energy and climate policy on Europe’s industrial competitiveness?
- Are current ecological ambitions helping or hurting the resilience of industry?
- How do we strengthen Europe’s autonomy in energy, raw materials, and supply chains — without losing ground economically?
- What can you expect from European policy in the coming years, and what should you prepare for?
Join us as we explore how industrial strategy, climate policy and European autonomy collide — and what this means for your decisions in 2025 and beyond.
This event isn’t about technical deep dives. Instead, it’s a high-level strategic dialogue focused on how industrial companies can navigate the European transition landscape and secure their future position.
Program
Speakers
- An Beazar (Enprove) - Expert Industrial Energy Management
- Jan Wauters (Joris Ide) – The industrial reality and strategic choices in Europe
- Katrien Even (PowerPulse) - Expert energy market intelligence for energy intensive industry
- Koen Schoors (Ghent University) – Economic logic behind industrial decision-making in Europe
- Remco de Boer (Energy Researcher) – European energy policy and political dynamics
- Rafael Feito Kiczak (Elia, Grid operator) – Electrification and grid challenges
Panel discussion
Following the keynotes, some speakers—will join a moderated panel discussion.
🎙 Moderated by Jana Kerremans, this conversation will bring together diverse European perspectives on how industry can navigate the challenges of electrification, regulation, and competitiveness in transition.
Networking and reception
Exchange insights with peers during a networking moment with drinks and walking dinner.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for C-level executives and strategic decision-makers in the industrial sector: CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CSOs, energy and sustainability managers, board members, and policymakers.
While operational profiles are welcome, the focus lies on long-term strategy and high-level direction.
Why attend?
- Learn how peer companies are tackling energy and geopolitical uncertainty.
- Understand regulatory expectations as we approach 2030.
- Discover ways to future-proof your production and infrastructure.
- Engage in meaningful networking with fellow decision-makers facing similar challenges.
Practical Information
📍 Location: Wintercircus, Gent (Auditorium & foyer)
📅 Date: Tuesday 23-September
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 22:00
🏷️ Fee: €180 (Excl. VAT)
Organized by
- Enprove – Energy consulting and monitoring based on data-driven insights.
- PowerPulse – Strategic advice and guidance for complex energy procurement and transition projects.
- Entras – Software for real-time industrial asset scheduling & optimization of energy cost.