Now in its 24th year, Energy Ireland is the major annual conference event for the Irish energy sector. Delivered online this year, it will bring together more than 300 delegates from the industry and beyond for three days of discussion.
2020 is a pivotal moment in the transition of the global energy sector to a low-carbon future. With climate change taking on a renewed urgency in the public consciousness, the decarbonisation of the energy sector will only accelerate in the coming years.
Key themes for 2020
- Geopolitical and economic backdrop to the energy transition.
- Future of electricity: towards a flexible electricity system and market.
- Options for decarbonising Ireland’s gas network.
- Technology options for decarbonising Ireland’s transport sector.
- The role of renewable energy technologies, existing and emerging, in Ireland’s energy system.
- Delivering low carbon heat for homes and industry.
- The role of digital networks and customers in Ireland’s energy future.
Speakers
- Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport
- Paula Pinho, head of unit, Energy Policy Co-ordination, Directorate-General Energy, European Commission
- Pat O'Doherty, chief executive, ESB
- Aoife MacEvilly, commissioner, Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- William Walsh, CEO, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
- Alex McLean, head of energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Arthur Cox
- Dave Kirwan, managing director, Bord Gáis Energy
- Stephen Wheeler, Ireland country lead, SSE
- Cathal Marley, acting group chief executive officer, Ervia
- Mark Foley, CEO, EirGrid
- Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive, Energy UK
- John FitzGerald, chair, Climate Change Advisory Council
- Brian Ó Gallachóir, centre director, MaREI Centre, University College Cork
- Donna Gartland, CEO, Codema
- Ronan Lambe, legal director, Pinsent Masons
- Kevin Brady, principal officer, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
- Mary O'Connor, CIO, ESB
- Christian Friebe, energy policy specialist, Thüga Gas
- David McKee, CTO, Granville Eco Park
- Nicolas Pocard, director of marketing, Ballard
- Stuart Madnick, professor of information technologies, MIT Sloan School
- Deirdre de Bhailís, manager, Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub
- Muireann Lynch, research officer, ESRI
- Paul Westin, senior business developer, Swedish Energy Agency
- Peter Caluwaerts, project director, Parkwind
- Marek Kubik, market director, Fluence
- Nguyen Dinh, Eirwind project manager, MaREI Centre, University College Cork
- Antonio Lopez-Nicolas Baza, deputy head of unit renewables and CCS policy, DG Energy European Commission
- Paul MacArtain, researcher, Centre for Renewable Energy, Dundalk Institute of Technology
- Rory Monaghan, director energy systems engineering, NUIG
- Brian Mullins, head of regulatory affairs, Gas Networks Ireland
- Ian Thompson, principal, Economic Insight
Five reasons you should book your place now!
- Ireland’s major annual energy conference – all key players attend;
- Hear from Ireland’s energy leaders: DCCAE, CRU, ESB, Ervia, Bord Gáis Energy, SSE, SEAI, EirGrid;
- High profile visiting experts presenting external perspectives;
- Opportunity to hear all the latest developments in Irish energy in one place;
- Opportunities for Q&A and direct engagement with speakers.
Further information
For more information on Energy Ireland or to view the full conference programme go to the website www.energyireland.ie or to book a place at the conference, email info@energyireland.ie or call us on +353 (0)1 661 3755.
