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12.02.26

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Municipal Heat Planning: How Do You Move From Scenario to Implementation?

Impulse 1: Geothermal Energy for the Heat Transition With Water Protection and Heat Protection

Michael Viernickel, Corporate Strategy & Project Coordination, eZeit analytics Stefan Söchtig, Attorney at Law, HFK Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB

Impulse 2: The Effects of Digital Connection of Buildings on Existing Heat Supply Concepts and Infrastructures Christian Gronwald, Senior Manager Business Development, Kieback & Peter GmbH & Co. KG Christoph Knaup, Head of Project Business, ICM Technologies GmbH



Moderation: Frank Brachvogel, Managing Director, Open District Hub e.V.

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Frank Brachvogel,

Open District Hub e.V.

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Stefan Söchtig,

HFK Rechtsanwälte GmbB

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Michael Viernickel,

eZeit GmbH

11:30

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12:00

New Ways of Energy Planning: Digital Municipal Data Funnels and User-Centered AI for Municipalities, Planners, and Citizens

Prof. Tanja Kneiske, Scientific Lead of the Competence Center "Integrated Energy Infrastructures", Fraunhofer IEG

Dr. Ella Middelhoff, System Transformation Technology Transfer, Fraunhofer IEG

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Dr. Ella Middelhoff,

12:00

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12:30

District Heating Essen – the New Generation of Heating Networks

Tim Reus, Head of Corporate Strategy and Development, Stadtwerke Essen