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Competing Visions of Progress: The Energy Transition in a Polarised World

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Geopolitical Instability and Energy Challenges

Geopolitical tensions have once again surged on the global stage. The election of Donald Trump has reignited uncertainty into geopolitics, while the situation of Ukraine continues to deteriorate, intensifying instability in Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, political fragmentation within some key European governments, like in France, and the recent German election, exacerbate the challenges of maintaining unified responses to pressing global issues.

Navigating the Costs of Decarbonisation

Amid this backdrop, voters, industry, and investors are coming to terms with the costs and challenges of achieving deep decarbonisation. In Europe, the newly formed European Commission has shifted its focus towards competitiveness, raising questions about the future of the European Green Deal. In the UK, the 2030 clean power target has faced increasing criticism. Across the Atlantic, the rollback of climate commitments under Trump’s leadership further compounds global uncertainty around coordinated decarbonisation efforts.

Economic Realities of Energy Transition

Yet, economic forces continue to support the case for decarbonisation in key areas. The cost of solar technology and batteries continues to plummet, accompanied by notable performance improvements, although these advancements are primarily driven by China rather than Western markets. However, other critical technologies, such as wind turbines and network infrastructure, have seen costs rise in recent years posing challenges for widespread deployment.

This complex landscape demands that European policymakers and regulators balance the dual imperatives of accelerating the energy transition, while maximising cost efficiency. These key themes will take centre stage at the Aurora Spring Forum 2025, where strategies for navigating these challenges will be explored in depth.

Event Overview

Returning for its 11th edition, the Aurora Spring Forum will take place over two days in London, on Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd May 2025.

Continuing to be the most senior and exclusive gathering within the energy industry in Europe, the event will bring together leading utilities, policy makers, investors, and other players in the energy space. Attendance is by invitation only, ensuring a high-calibre audience of senior representatives from the energy space across the continent.

Networking and Event Highlights 

The event featured high-level debates and discussions as well as unparalleled networking opportunities. 

Highlights included:  

  • Networking lunches on Days 1 and 2  
  • Day 1: Networking dinner, with an after-dinner drinks reception  
  • Day 2: A closing drinks reception 

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Speakers

Aurora’s events bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts for insightful discussions and data-driven analysis, shaping the future of energy.

Jakob Stausholm
Jakob Stausholm

Chief Executive, Rio Tinto

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Joe Kaeser
Joe Kaeser

Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Siemens Energy & Daimler Truck

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Kadri Simson
Kadri Simson

Former Commissioner for Energy, European Commission

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John Pettigrew
John Pettigrew

CEO, National Grid

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Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis

Chief Executive Officer, Uniper

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Katie Jackson
Katie Jackson

Chief Executive, Copper, Rio Tinto

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Markus Krebber
Markus Krebber

Chief Executive Officer, RWE

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Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade
Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade

Chief Executive Officer, EDP & EDP Renewables

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Irene Rummelhoff
Irene Rummelhoff

EVP Marketing, Midstream & Processing, Equinor

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Jonathan Brearley
Jonathan Brearley

CEO, Ofgem

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Greg Jackson
Greg Jackson

CEO, Octopus Energy

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Judith Hartmann
Judith Hartmann

Operating Partner, Sandbrook Capital

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Martin Pibworth
Martin Pibworth

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Tom Vernon
Tom Vernon

CEO & Founder, Statera Energy

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Sir Stephen Lovegrove
Sir Stephen Lovegrove

Chair, Rolls-Royce SMR

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Stefan Kapferer
Stefan Kapferer

Chief Executive Officer, 50Hertz

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Sonya Twohig
Sonya Twohig

Secretary-General, ENTSO-E

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Keith Anderson
Keith Anderson

Chief Executive, ScottishPower

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Bobby Chada
Bobby Chada

Investment Analyst, Capital Group

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Tony Cocker
Tony Cocker

Independent Non-Executive Director & Chairman, Energy Systems Catapult

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Axel Thiemann
Axel Thiemann

Chief Executive Officer, Sonnedix

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Lisa McDermott
Lisa McDermott

Managing Director, ABN AMRO Bank

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Nils Aldag
Nils Aldag

CEO & Founder, Sunfire SE

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Anne-Laure de Chammard
Anne-Laure de Chammard

Executive Board Member & Group Executive Vice President, Siemens Energy

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Andreas Regnell
Andreas Regnell

Senior Vice President, Head of Strategic Development, Vattenfall

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Anna Chmielewska
Anna Chmielewska

Associate Director / Senior Banker, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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Guy Newey
Guy Newey

Chief Executive Officer, Energy Systems Catapult

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Laurie Fitch
Laurie Fitch

PJT Partners

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Matt Donaldson
Matt Donaldson

Chief Financial Officer, Cubico Sustainable Investments

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Anna Mascolo
Anna Mascolo

EVP Low Carbon Solutions, Shell

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Sir Alex Chisholm
Sir Alex Chisholm

UK Chair of EDF and a Board Director at BT Group plc

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Dhara Vyas
Dhara Vyas

Chief Executive Officer, Energy UK

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Ben Wilson
Ben Wilson

President, National Grid Ventures

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Ana Quelhas
Ana Quelhas

Chief Hydrogen and Data Centers Officer, EDP

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Jürgen Mayerhofer
Jürgen Mayerhofer

Co-founder & CEO, enspired

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Tim Meyerjürgens
Tim Meyerjürgens

Chief Executive Officer, TenneT Germany

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Zosia Riesner
Zosia Riesner

Chief Commercial Officer, Lightsource bp

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Mark Copley
Mark Copley

Chief Executive Officer, Energy Traders Europe

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Peter Jannik Sjøntoft
Peter Jannik Sjøntoft

Partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

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Luisa Orre
Luisa Orre

Chief Business Development Officer, Stegra

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Ingmar Wilhelm
Ingmar Wilhelm

Co-founder & CEO, Galileo

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Giorgia Carchitto
Giorgia Carchitto

SVP Low Carbon Commercial Assets and Portfolio Analysis, bp

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Tom Glover
Tom Glover

UK Country Chair, RWE

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Luis Adão da Fonseca
Luis Adão da Fonseca

Chief Executive Officer, Exus Renewables

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Markus Laukamp
Markus Laukamp

Chief Executive Officer, WindGrid

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Thomas Rassmuson
Thomas Rassmuson

Co-Founder, CFP Energy

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Markus Wandt
Markus Wandt

Chief Investment Officer., Aquila Capital

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Lindy Fursman
Lindy Fursman

Director of Climate and Energy Policy, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

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Elyette Roux
Elyette Roux

Executive Vice President Power Grid & Member of the Executive Committee, Nexans

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James Samworth
James Samworth

Partner, Schroders Greencoat LLP

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James Richardson
James Richardson

Director of Analysis, Climate Change Committee

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Marieke Beckmann
Marieke Beckmann

Deputy Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum

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Jean Vercoutter
Jean Vercoutter

Director, Power & Renewables, MUFG

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Ralph Ibendahl
Ralph Ibendahl

Managing Director, Global Head of Energy Transition, RBC Capital Markets

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Luba Kotzeva
Luba Kotzeva

European Head of Power, Utilities & Energy Transition, Co-Head of Infrastructure, Deutsche Bank

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Amir Mansouri
Amir Mansouri

President, Low Carbon Fuels, Shell

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Jan Rosenow
Jan Rosenow

Energy Programme Leader, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford

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Lukas Gresnigt
Lukas Gresnigt

Head International and Executive Board Member, Alpiq

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Duncan Clark
Duncan Clark

Head of Development, Europe, Ørsted

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Frauke Thies
Frauke Thies

Executive Director, Agora Think Tanks gGmbH

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Paul McCusker
Paul McCusker

President, EMEA Fluence

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Stefan Vatchev
Stefan Vatchev

Executive Director, Head of Renewables, CIBC

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Frederik Doyé
Frederik Doyé

Senior Vice President of Hub Europe, Siemens Energy

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Ana Barillas
Ana Barillas

Managing Director, Iberia and LATAM, Aurora Energy Research

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John Feddersen
John Feddersen

Founder & CEO, Aurora

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Hanns Koenig
Hanns Koenig

Managing Director, EMEA

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Anise Ganbold
Anise Ganbold

Head of Research, European Hydrogen and Global Energy Markets, Aurora Energy Research

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Richard Howard
Richard Howard

Global Research Director, Aurora Energy Research

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Dan Monzani
Dan Monzani

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

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Emma Woodward
Emma Woodward

European Hydrogen Market Lead, Aurora

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Casimir Lorenz
Casimir Lorenz

Managing Director, Central Europe

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Evangelos Gazis
Evangelos Gazis

Head of SEE, Aurora Energy Research

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Alexander Esser
Alexander Esser

Head of Nordics & Baltics, Aurora Energy Research

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Jesse Hettema
Jesse Hettema

Head of the Netherlands & Belgium, Aurora Energy Research

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Claudia Günther
Claudia Günther

Research Lead, Aurora

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Pierre Dennery
Pierre Dennery

Head of France, Aurora Energy Research

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Brian Potskowski
Brian Potskowski

Head of Advisory, UK & Ireland, Aurora Energy Research

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Caroline Still
Caroline Still

Project Leader, Advisory, Aurora

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Matteo Coriglioni
Matteo Coriglioni

Head of Italy, Aurora Energy Research

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