How can resilience be systematically built into complex energy systems? The more interconnected, decentralized and digital energy infrastructure becomes, the less resilience can be treated as a secondary issue – it needs to be planned, assessed and developed from the very beginning.

This webinar demonstrates how integrated system design, simulation and optimization help keep energy systems operational even under exceptional conditions. The focus is on the transition from a general understanding to a structured, data-driven approach that identifies vulnerabilities and enables the comparison of different system configurations.

A key element is scenario-based analysis: supply bottlenecks, infrastructure failures, extreme weather, cyber incidents, or sudden shifts in demand can be modeled before they occur. This allows critical dependencies and bottlenecks to be identified early on. The integrated view of generation, storage, grids, mobility, backup systems, and flexible loads also makes the trade-offs between costs, efficiency, redundancy, and security of supply tangible.

Particular attention is also given to the path from analysis to implementation: How can resilience objectives be made measurable, how can measures be prioritized, and how does this translate into a step-by-step path toward a more resilient target architecture? Finally, international examples demonstrate which approaches have proven effective in practice.





The energy sector is facing an increasingly complex threat landscape. In this webinar, we will look at the key challenges organisations need to address to strengthen their resilience: current cyber threats targeting the energy industry, critical vulnerabilities and common weak points, and the question of how prepared organisations really are.

We will also discuss parts of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and how operations can be maintained during a crisis, as well as the role of effective Incident Response in containing attacks, restoring systems and returning to normal operations as quickly as possible.

Negative electricity prices are no longer an exceptional phenomenon in Europe, but rather a reflection of profound changes in the energy markets. Drawing on current market data, this session compares developments in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands and explains why the same energy transition is leading to very different market realities. The focus is on the causes of negative prices, their impact on investments, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and project financing, as well as the role of grid expansion, storage, and demand flexibility. Finally, the markets are analyzed from a strategic perspective, and opportunities for future investments are highlighted.



The growing demands posed by electric mobility, the heating transition and decentralised feed-in present distribution system operators with a key challenge: how can networks be expanded efficiently, cost-effectively and in a future-proof manner? Automated, cross-voltage-level target network planning is the answer to this question. Using intelligent optimisation methods, different network expansion options are calculated and systematically evaluated for specific supply tasks. The result is a sound, transparent basis for decision-making for network operators, which demonstrates significant potential for efficiency gains in network expansion in practical applications. This event provides insights into the methodology, project results and practical application, and demonstrates how automated planning can play a decisive role in supporting grid development in the future.

Geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity markets, and the immense pressure of the energy transition: Europe is in the midst of a radical realignment of its energy security. The comprehensive electrification of the economy and industry is not a new concept - but its momentum has fundamentally changed. Whereas climate protection and sustainability were once the primary drivers, strategic resilience and geopolitical sovereignty now also serve as key drivers behind the plans of the European Commission, national governments, and industry.

This desired transition toward the complete electrification of all sectors - combined with the rapidly rising energy demands of modern digital technologies - is propelling Europe into an era of massive electricity demand. This poses fundamental questions for the entire energy system: How much grid expansion is even feasible at this point? To what extent can smart metering, dynamic rates, and AI-powered systems protect critical infrastructure from overload in real time? And above all: How do we bring these smart solutions to market quickly and on a large scale?

While the B2C market is already undergoing a fundamental transformation due to the rise of heat pumps and e-mobility, the energy industry faces the challenge of managing the tension between traditional distribution grid expansion and decentralized “behind-the-meter” solutions directly at the consumer level.

Under the central theme “Moving Europe to “All Electric”: System Shock or Smart Transition?”, the first day of the E-world Kick-off will focus precisely on these challenges. Look forward to an exclusive fireside chat that will set the strategic framework. In the subsequent high-profile panel discussion, leading figures from the European energy industry will come together to explore the feasibility of - and chart the decisive course for - a potential all-electric future for Europe.

Since 2022, the European natural gas market has been undergoing a historic transformation. Russia’s war of aggression and the shift to LNG have radically altered supply routes and prices. Recent geopolitical crises, such as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, are causing further uncertainty. How are policymakers responding, and what does the future hold for energy supply?

These pressing questions are the focus of the second kick-off day. Together, during an initial fireside chat and a subsequent panel discussion, we will examine how demand uncertainties are affecting importers, whether a return to Russian gas is conceivable, and how secure Europe’s gas supply will remain this coming winter.

Ludwig Möhring (Managing Director of BVEG) will moderate the entire discussion.

With the KRITIS Umbrella Act and the anticipated new KRITIS Regulation, fundamental changes are on the horizon for operators of critical infrastructure. For the energy sector, this raises important questions: What new requirements will energy suppliers, municipal utilities, grid operators, and local authorities face – and what will these changes mean in practice?

In addition to physical threats such as sabotage and extreme weather events, cyberattacks, technical failures, and dependencies within supply chains are creating new challenges for the security and resilience of energy supplies. The new regulatory framework is intended to help critical infrastructure operators better prepare for such scenarios and strengthen their overall resilience.

But what exactly will change under the new legal framework? What requirements will energy suppliers and operators of critical facilities face, and how can these requirements be effectively integrated into existing structures and processes?

The third day of the E-world Kick-off will focus on the KRITIS Umbrella Act and the expected clarification of its requirements. Together with experts, we will discuss the current statue of developments, examine the practical implications for the energy sector, and address the key questions: What do municipal utilities and grid operators need to know now, and what steps should they take today to prepare for the future?



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