Next.Netz. – The conference for the digital transformation of the energy industry
120 experts, one goal: shaping the future of energy
On July 1, 120 energy and IT experts gathered at the power plant in Munich. Formerly one of the most modern gas-fired power plants, it is now a hub for digitalization and a place for exchange.
The new energy world is decentralized, complex, and interactive. The flood of data can hardly be managed with traditional processes. Automation and artificial intelligence are crucial to ensuring operations. We are pleased that we were able to cover a wide range of topics and large parts of the value chain with a variety of exciting presentations.
An insight into the "Next.Netz" agenda
- Dr. Rainer E. Pflaum, CFO TransnetBW: TSO 4.0 – Digital platforms as the key to efficient use of flexibility
- Matthias Löhlein, SVP Strategy & Business Development Bayernwerk: Digital performance to increase customer satisfaction
- Dr. Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO Siemens Grid Software: Unleashing the potential of flexibility
- Dr. Sarah Henni, Team Lead Data & AI, E.ON Digital Technology: Energy priorities in AI strategy – When, where, and how can data have maximum business impact?
- Matthias Hartmann, CEO Techem: Digital infrastructure for connected and efficient buildings
- Heike Witzel, Member of the Executive Board, Stadtwerke Rostock: The role of AI in the operation of large-scale battery storage systems
- Karsten Gilbrich, CIO/CDO at badenova: Digitalization instead of paper tigers – holistic approaches to digital disruption
- Laura Färber, Head of Digital Technology, LEW: Artificial intelligence in network control
- Jürgen Michels, Managing Director of BayernLB: Effects of the turning point 2.0 on the economy and markets
- Bernie Wagner, CEO of STACKIT: What do power grids have in common with food?
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Messerer, Head of the Energy Department, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs: The future of Bavaria's energy supply
Strong partners, strong premiere – and it will continue in 2026!
A big thank you goes to our partners STACKIT, Assecor, and LBD-Beratungsgesellschaft, with whom we were able to make this event happen. Following this successful first edition, we are pleased to announce a sequel to the event with the Next.Energy. Conference in March 2026!