Upcoming Event

Spring Forum 2026 – Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

Apr 29, 2026
London
Doors open at 08:00 am

energy transition

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Ambition, Affordability, Resilience: The Next Steps for the European Energy Transition

As the global Energy Transition enters its next decisive phase, 2026 will test whether governments, investors, and industry can sustain momentum towards net zero amid intensifying geopolitical and economic pressures. China is reinforcing its influence in clean technology, while the U.S. and Europe diverge over industrial strategy and climate ambition. Within Europe, fiscal constraints and election cycles are narrowing the scope of green policy just as electrification, AI, and the digital economy drive surging power demand. Technological progress – from rapid battery deployment to AI-enabled optimisation – continues to propel decarbonisation forward, yet the challenge remains: how can Europe balance ambition with affordability, maintain resilience amid fossil retirements, and finance the €5.6 trillion investment needed to deliver its energy transition?

Agenda

The 2026 programme will feature a live recording of Aurora’s “Energy Unplugged” podcast, CEO keynotes from global energy and finance leaders, and plenary sessions exploring geopolitics, system resilience, and investment strategy. Afternoon breakout sessions will tackle the frontier questions of the transition—from China’s role in European supply chains, to market design and financing the next wave of storage and clean technology.

A highlight of the afternoon will be the Aurora Debate, debuting as a lively and thought-provoking exchange on one of the most contested questions in Europe’s energy transition: Has Europe been distracted by green hydrogen? Senior industry leaders, investors, and academics will take the stage to challenge prevailing assumptions and explore what really drives progress toward net zero.

As always, the Forum will combine high-level discussions with exceptional networking opportunities, including breakfast and lunch sessions, a formal networking dinner, and evening drinks reception – bringing together senior representatives from across Europe’s energy ecosystem in a uniquely collegial setting.

Agenda

08:00

Registration and Networking Breakfast

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08:00 - 09:00

09:00

Welcome and Opening Remarks

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09:00 - 09:15

Hanns Koenig

Managing Director, EMEA, Aurora Energy Research

09:15

Aurora Energy Unplugged Live

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09:15 - 09:35

09:40

Distinguished Opening Keynote Addresses & Interviews

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09:40-10:20

10:20

Coffee & Networking Break

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10:20 - 10:55

10:55

Plenary Session: Geopolitics (China, US) and Consequences for Net Zero

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10:55 - 11:45

11:45

Aurora Global Keynote

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11:45 - 12:05

12:10

Plenary Session: Keeping the Lights on Amid Fossil Retirements and Surging Power Demand

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12:10 - 13:00

13:00

Networking Lunch & Coffee

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13:00 - 14:10

14:15

Aurora Keynote

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14:15 - 14:35

14:40

Plenary Session: Bridging Europe’s €5.6 Trillion Gap - Financing the European Energy Transition

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14:40 - 15:30

15:30

Coffee & Networking Break

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15:30 - 16:10

16:15

Breakout Session 1 - The Role of China in the European Energy Transition

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16:15 - 17:05

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Breakout Session 2 - Making the renewables business case work despite congested grids and negative prices

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16:15 - 17:05

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Breakout Session 3 - How does Europe’s energy system adapt to win the AI race

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16:15 - 17:05

16:15

Aurora Workshop/Software Masterclass

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16:15 - 17:05

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Breakout Session 1 – Getting Batteries Financed: to Toll, or not to Toll

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17:15 - 18:05

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Breakout Session 2 - What new technologies could revolutionise the picture?

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17:15 - 18:05

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Breakout Session 3 - What are the big market design priorities [in GB: now the zonal pricing debate is over]Market Design for the second half of the energy transition

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17:15 - 18:05

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Aurora Debate - Europe got Distracted by Green Hydrogen Post Covid

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17:15 - 18:05

18:05

Drinks Reception

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18:05 - 19:00

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Formal Seated Networking Dinner

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19:00 - 21:00

21:00

After Dinner Drinks

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21:00 - 23:00

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Why partner with us?

Aurora Energy Research is the largest dedicated power market analytics provider in Europe and our events support all major energy market participants with their most complex long-term decisions in Power Markets, Electric Vehicles, Renewables and PPAs, Hydrogen, Storage, CO2, Grid and Congestion, and Natural Gas.
Global presence in Energy Markets:
- Aurora Energy Transition Summit Warsaw, February: Focus on CEE markets
- Aurora Spring Forum, London, April: Flagship event showcasing global trends
- Aurora Energy Transition Summit Berlin, September: Focus on the German energy market
- Aurora Energy Transition Forum, New York, October: Focus on the North American energy market
- Aurora Energy Finance Conference, Paris, October: Pan-EU focus on energy financing
- Aurora Energy Transition Summit London, November: Focus on the UK energy market
Aurora events bring to centre stage hard evidence, unquestionable data, and critical thinking to decision-making and wider debate. Our analysis influences major policy decisions on capacity market design, coal-exit and timeline decisions, interconnector de-rating, CfD design and funding, carbon pricing, and much more.
You will be able to showcase your brand and expertise, networking with industry peers in a select environment and position your company as a thought leader in the marketplace.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Ethel Chiodelli
Senior Logistics Coordinator
ukevents@auroraer.com

For content and partnership opportunities, please contact

Steve Downing
Event Content Producer
steve.downing@auroraer.com

Interested in partnering with us?

We’re always open to new and exciting opportunities for collaboration. For partnership enquiries, please contact Steve Downing.

UPCOMING EVENT

Feb 3, 2026

Poland

Nov 24, 2026

Great Britain

Speakers

Martin Pibworth

Martin Pibworth

CEO, SSE

Chris O’Shea

Chris O’Shea

CEO, Centrica

Miya Paolucci

Miya Paolucci

UK CEO, Engie

Rui Teixeira

Rui Teixeira

Group CFO, EDP and EDP Renewables

Fintan Slye

Fintan Slye

CEO, NESO

Prof. Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE

Prof. Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE

Professor of Cryptography, Edinburgh Napier University

Laurie Fitch

Laurie Fitch

PJT Partners

Richard Nourse

Richard Nourse

Chair of Schroders Capital Infrastructure, Schroders Greencoat

Tom Glover

Tom Glover

UK Country Chair, RWE

Ana Barillas

Ana Barillas

Managing Director, Iberia and LATAM

Hanns Koenig

Hanns Koenig

Managing Director, EMEA, Aurora Energy Research

John Feddersen

John Feddersen

Founder & CEO, Aurora

Dan Monzani

Dan Monzani

Managing Director, UK & Ireland, and European Hydrogen, Aurora Energy Research

Register now to secure your ticket!

Spaces are limited and filling up fast, so be sure to book your spot today to avoid missing out!

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