Welcome to Digital Energy Summit!
European Regional Summit
Value of Digitalisation Beyond Imagination
A meeting point for everyone who participates in the digital transformation of energy and is aware of its inevitability for a successful business today.
What is Digital Energy Summit?
Digital Energy Summit, which connects bold energy experts with the digital world, aims to become the ultimate regional meeting point at the intersection of West and Southeast Europe. You will learn about the major challenges of the energy sector in 2024 and how to address them successfully. It’s a must-attend event for those who are aware that data is the new oil and how optimization is crucially needed in the energy sector in time of crisis. Hot topics will include artificial intelligence, flexibility, smart grids, data analytics, machine learning, IoT, cybersecurity, smart metering, and interoperability. The event can be attended in person (Dec 6-7, Ljubljana, Slovenia) or online (live streaming).
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Confirmed speakers (more will be added soon)
Dr. Luka V. Strezoski, Founder, DerMag Consulting; Associate Professor, University of Novi Sad
Dr. Luka V. Strezoski received the B.S., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees (with honors) in Power Engineering from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, in 2013, 2014, and 2017 respectively.
Dr. Strezoski is with the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad since 2014, and currently serves as an Associate Professor and the Head of the Power Engineering and Applied Software Department, as well as the Director of the Smart Grid Laboratory. Dr. Strezoski is a Founder and Principal Consultant at DerMag Consulting International where, with his team of experts, he provides consulting and R&D services to worldwide clients in the areas of smart grid applications; renewable generation modeling; integration and active management of high penetration of renewable generation; distribution system modeling and protection; Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resources Management Systems (DERMS) development and deployment; as well as microgrid modeling, management, and protection.
Dr. Strezoski is laureate of the prestigious “Dr. Zoran Djindjic Award” for the best scientist and researcher under the age of 35 in Serbia, in December of 2020.
Dr. Gregor Taljan, Senior Specialist for Smart Grids, Energienetze Steiermark GmbH
Dr. Gregor Taljan received his Electrical engineer diploma and PhD degree from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2005 and 2009, respectively. In 2007, Gregor was a visiting scholar at the University of Waterloo, Canada and a visiting researcher at the Institute of Electrical Power Systems at the Graz University of Technology in Austria. He is currently with Energienetze Steiermark GmbH, the main Distribution System Operator of the Styria region, Austria, where he was originally responsible for Asset Management, medium voltage grid planning and connection of renewables to the Grid. Since 2014, Gregor is a senior specialist for Smart Grids and manages in this position several Smart Grid projects. He is an active member of the Technology platform Smart Grids Austria, EDSO for Smart Grids and DSO Entity. His research interests are in the use of hydrogen in power systems as well as operation, control, economics and reliability of power systems, Smart Grids, Local Energy Communities including different storage technologies.
Senad Aruc, Lead Technical Solution Architect, Gatewatcher
Senad Aruc is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with more than 22 years of experience in Incident management, CSOC architecture and MDR/MSSP. Evangelist for EDR and XDR solutions and SOAR platforms. Extensive knowledge of malware analysis, early warning, threat intelligence platforms, and anti-fraud & anti-phishing solutions. Researcher and conference speaker about breaking inside botnets. Skills include written & verbal communication in 6 different languages. Taking a leadership role focused on technical design, support & troubleshooting of advanced threats solutions and serving more than 20 years in vital positions, notably North Lead Architect at Gatewatcher, Lead Architect Cybersecurity – Advanced Threats Group at Cisco, Principal Advisor, SOC Senior Lead, Senior Security Specialist, and Security Consultant with organizations such as UL-Underwriters Laboratories, ServiceNOW Inc BV, Reply / Communication Valley S.p.a and DfLabs S.r.l. Senad’s educational background covers multiple study subjects and learning about modern developments in organizational leadership, cybersecurity, and information security. Published more than 20 research articles focusing on botnets and malware research.
Dr. Uroš Kerin, Assistant Director, Eles
Dr. Uroš Kerin received his PhD from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 2010. From 2004 to 2011 he was a research assistant at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana. In 2007, he was a guest researcher at the Austrian institute of technology in the Department of energy in Vienna, Austria. From 2011 to 2017 he was with SIEMENS PTI in Erlangen, Germany. He held a position as a senior key expert and was responsible for consulting services in power system planning and operations. He was involved in numerous commercial projects for the electric power utilities and oil and gas industry. From 2017 he is with the Slovenian transmission system operator ELES. Presently he is the assistant director of the Asset and project management division and head of Diagnostics and analytics center of ELES.
Mojca Cernelc Koprivnikar, Moderator, Prosperia
Dara Dobrijević, Team Manager and Product Owner, BE-terna
Jozek Gruskovnjak, Director, Value Advisory MEE, SAP
Jozek Gruskovnjak is an accomplished international executive and strategy consultant with a distinguished career in the technology industry and a track record of delivering exceptional performance for his teams and clients. At the core of his work is assisting executives in delivering superior performance from their organizations by helping them craft and execute winning business and transformation strategies leveraging digital technologies. As a director in SAP’s Value Advisory team, Jozek focuses on helping customers across multiple industries build a deep understanding of the value digital transformation can bring to their organizations. Jozek holds a B.Sc. in computer sciences and an MBA, works across Central and Eastern Europe, and lives in Zürich, Switzerland.
Mag. Zoran Vehovar, CTO, Telemach Slovenija
He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and has a certificate in the field of auditing information systems and cyber security. He loves technology and strives intensively to ensure high quality services. He enjoys cycling, skiing, hiking and traveling around the world.
Alexander Kofink, CEO, CyberGrid
Alexander Kofink has more than 15 years of experience in the area of flexibility management, short term trading, forecasting and energy data management. As CEO of the software and service provider CyberGrid, he focuses on new solutions for the whole value chain in the electricity markets.
Mr Kofink holds a diploma in urban technologies, and a Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota and from Vienna University of Economics and Business. He is passionate about advancing the energy transition with innovative technologies, business models and market designs.
Mag. Roman Tomažič, Enterprise Architecture Consultant and Business Analyst, ZPS – Slovene Consumers’ Association
Why is Digital Energy Summit a MUST this year?
This summit will bring together the best minds to address increasingly important regional collaboration and the digitalisation of the energy sector – at a time when Europe is struggling with an energy crisis and new technologies are significantly changing business models and improving grid stability.
Who is this event for?
The event is designed for all participants who are involved in the energy industry in any manner and who want to:
- learn about the major challenges to the energy sector in 2024 and how to address them;
- discover how technology, data analytics, and machine learning can help you increase safety and prevent accidents, reduce operational costs and optimise your processes;
- challenge the disruption in the energy sector and volatility in the time of crisis;
- meet possible partners with whom they can achieve greater market success;
- expand possibilities for (new) market prospects;
- get first-hand insights into the complex energy sector ecosystem;
- connect market-based solutions with public/state energy services.
Why to attend?
The event is a MUST for those who:
- are aware that data is the new oil and how optimization is crucially needed in the energy sector;
- understand that digital transformation is the next big thing that cannot be avoided, and want to get more ideas about how they can implement it;
- are seeking new digital approaches and solutions for overcoming problems as the energy sector becomes more complex;
- want to connect with relevant stakeholders in the energy sector;
- aim to find out more about the most significant trends in 2024 in one place, and be the first to use them to their advantage;
- would like to meet (potential) customers and boost demand for their services or products;
- are searching for new ways for optimization, measurement, automation, and digitization.
The power of 5 digital and energy industry representatives you can find at Digital Energy Summit
Energy: producers, utilities, suppliers and aggregators; demand side management services
Digital:data and analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies
Networks: transmission system operators (TSOs) and Distribution system operators (DSOs)
Industries: mobility, telecommunications, automation, IoT
Others: regulatory bodies, policy, research and academia
Some of the companies we’ve worked with so far:
2023 AGENDA
You can expect a bold and transformative agenda for 2023: presentations of new business models and use cases, Q&A sessions, fire chats, panel discussions and round tables. We’re open to ideas and suggestions so don’t hesitate to contact us at info@prosperia.si.
The 2023 agenda will cover the impact of enabling technologies, such as automation and digital twin on the energy sector. We will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) has brought a new wave of innovation to the sector. Other sessions will explore high priority topics of cybersecurity, big data analytics, smart metering and interoperability.
18:00
Welcome reception and networking
19:15
Ljubljana city tour
* The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event program
8:15
Reception of participants and registration
09.00
WHY DIGITALIZATION IS URGENT IN CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
WELCOME SESSION | Moderator: Mojca Černelč Koprivnikar, Prosperia
INSPIRATION | Empowering Tomorrow: Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Sources,
dr. Luka V. Strezoski, DerMag Consulting; University of Novi Sad
CHALLENGE | Asset Optimization and PPAs, Jan Bohinec, GEN-I
BOOST EFFICIENCY: AI, DIGITAL TWIN AND SMART GRID
The importance of TSOs in the clean energy transition, dr. Uroš Kerin (moderator), ELES
Driving the Future: DSO Entity and the latest trends of Smart Grids,
dr. Gregor Taljan, Energienetze Steiermark GmbH & DSO Entity
Unlocking Financial Opportunities with Smart Grids, Speaker TBA
Reimagining Energy and Utilities Industry through Digital Transformation, Jožek Gruškovnjak, SAP
The role of TSO – DSO cooperation towards the
energy transition
FIRE-CHAT ROUND TABLE | How TSOs (DSOs) can use digitalisation to empower all grid
stakeholders, Speakers TBA
THE EVER-IMPORTANT ROLE OF IOT AND BIG DATA
Empowering Utilities and Infrastructure Management with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &
Operations and BE-terna, Dara Dobrijević, BE-terna
USE CASE | EVN’s “FlexRegler” implementation,
Alexander Kofink, Cybergrid
USE CASE | Data Spaces Technology Landscape: Exploring Current Trends, Application Types,
and Practical Examples, Franc Drobnič, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
12.55
CYBERSECURITY IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
Powering Up Safely: Navigating the Energy Industry’s Cyber Challenges,
Senad Aruc, Gatewatcher
13.10
FIRE-CHAT DISCUSSION | Why Europe’s energy industry is vulnerable to cyber-attacks
and what are practical solutions to mitigate rysing cyber threats, Speakers TBA
14.00
Coffee break and networking
14.20
TRANSFORMING THE ENERGY SECTOR
How can energy regulators help increase digitalisation? Speaker TBA
15.20
LEARN FROM EXPERTS: SUCCESS STORIES (USE CASE PRESENTATIONS)
USE CASES| Moderator: Gorazd Ažman, ELES
PARALLEL TRACKS
– Cyber Security and Integration of Systems
– Integration of Renewables, e-Mobility and Storage
– Boost Efficiency: AI, Digital Twin and Smart Grid
– Start-ups
* Introduction of AI into GEN-I business processes, Lev Prislan, GEN-I
* Consumer demand response made easy, Roman Tomažič, Slovene Consumers’ Association
* Infrastructure for Managing Advanced Energy Services, dr. Rok Lacko, GEN-I
* The Role of modern and advanced Communication Service
(CSP) at Green Transformation, Zoran Vehovar, Telemach Slovenija
* Services and Infrastructure for Offering Sustainable Energy Solutions to Prosumers, David Vidmar, GEN-I
FIRE-CHAT DISCUSSION | The future of energy digitalisation: What pieces are we still missing?
17:15
End of conference and networking drinks
* The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event program
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What experiences have participants had in previous years?
“My first impression of the conference is very positive: a great audience, interesting discussions, and excellent food.”
“Digitalisation is currently one of the core topics. We have to share all the best practices and challenges we’re facing. What we discussed is quite interesting for all the stakeholders in the energy industry.“
“I always say that people have to get together to talk about the right topics about the challenges we are facing in Europe. It’s also important for me to see the feedback that we as a society as well as a company are on the right track. This event gives us exactly that.“
“All of us here are interested in making a change, in making digitalisation an important topic, which we have to talk about. Everything is well-organised and the venue is very nice.“
“It’s a perfect event. If you invite me again, I’ll come next year for sure because now is the right time to talk about the digitalisation. It’s a topic on the European level.“
“It was interesting to see that all the countries are in a big race to digitalise everything, to put everything under digital control, and how much the digitalisation has changed electro distribution, production and delivery.“
“What I really liked about the event is that you had all these presentations and a small competition that made the whole thing a little more exciting to watch and to participate in.“
Dr. Henrik Lund, Aalborg University
“I liked the format and organization of this event, which is the best model I’ve seen so far. It is an interactive platform where we can share experiences and discuss how to move forward with innovation, especially in the field of electrification.“
“Innovation of energy encourages dialogue between different sectors and industries – this is a precondition for innovation and the main reason why we sponsored this event.”
Anton Petric, director, Cisco Systems (USA)
“Menim, da je to dobra konferenca predvsem zato, ker poskuša integrirati različne deležnike, ki delujejo v energetiki in gospodarstvu, poskuša jih pripeljati na eno mesto in jih spodbuditi, naj se pogovarjajo.“
“I believe this event is a valuable initiative as it provides us with the opportunity to engage in discussions with professionals from the sector regarding energy trends, which is of utmost importance.“
Present your story of success!
Do you have an interesting business use case in the field of (clean) energy digitalisation?
Don’t miss the opportunity to present it in front of key stakeholders in the energy industry!
We will take care of the implementation and organization of the Digital Energy Summit, which every year attracts many influential stakeholders from various industries working in the field of clean energy. Your job is to simply accept the challenge, apply by November 3, and take advantage of the excellent opportunity to present your business use case.
The future of energy is shaped by the innovative, digital and bold, especially in the current circumstances!
PHOTOS FROM 2022
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VENUE
The Digital Energy Summit ’23 will be held in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Below, you will find detailed information about the venue, accommodation options, different ways of getting to Slovenia, and some basic information about Ljubljana.
FAQ
Frequently asked question we receive.
Conference fees, discounts and payments
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How can I register? What are the registration rates?
Please visit the registration page for registration, deadlines, rates, and other registration information.
Can I purchase a corporate pass?
Sure, you can purchase single or corporate pass. When you book at least 3 tickets at the same time, you are entitled to 10% discount (Corporate pass). Should you require any help with registration, contact us at info@prosperia.si or call us at +386 31 717 599.
What is the registration rate?
All conference registration fees are listed on the registration page of the Conference website.
Why did I receive Advance Invoice?
If you purchase the ticket in the month(s) before the conference takes place, you will receive Advance Invoice to fulfill tax legislation requirements. Invoice will be sent to you after the event.
When will I receive an invoice?
Invoices will be issued immediately after you payment has been confirmed if paying by credit card or paypal. If paying by wire transfer an official invoice after the conference.
Is there any discount available?
When you book at least 3 tickets at the same time, you are entitled to 10% discount (Corporate pass). Please contact us at info@prosperia.si for bigger groups (7+) so we can arrange some extra discount for you.
Is it possible to make the registration payment on-site at the conference?
No. All registration payments must have been received by Prosperia before the conference commences. Authors must ensure that their payments are complete by the Use case speaker registration deadline.
Can I register for the conference and then revisit the site to complete the payment at a later time?
No. Registration/payment is a single process and must be completed end-to-end. It is possible to pay by credit card, Paypal or a bank transfer.
How can I pay the conference fee?
It is possible to pay by credit card, Paypal, or bank transfer.
Am I able to complete a Registration/Payment for multiple delegates?
Yes. When you book at least 3 tickets at the same time, you are entitled to 10% discount. Be careful to choose the appropriate ticket – Corporate pass in order to be entitled to the discount.
Can my invoice be sent to someone else? E.g. An accounts office or another person?
Invoices are generated automatically within our registration system and can only be sent to the e-mail address provided in the registration form. Should you require any help, contact us at info@prosperia.si or call us at +386 31 717 599.
Is it possible to change the information shown in an invoice?
Normally no. However, minor changes can be sometimes be made in exceptional circumstances. As the invoices are generated automatically within our registration system this may not always be possible.
Cancellation policy and substitutions
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What if I cannot attend the in-person conference, will there be an option to attend virtually?
Yes. The conference offers 2 options: in person or virtual attendance. The conference fee is the same, no matter which option you choose.
Can I change in-person attendance to online attendance or vice versa?
You can switch from online attendance to live free of charge until Friday, December 1st, 10 am local time at the latest.
You can switch from live to online-attendance until Wednesday, December 6th, 10 am local time at the latest. For your change to be confirmed, please send us an email to info@prosperia.si.
I have completed a registration/payment for the conference, but I am now unable to attend. Can I have my payment refunded?
Logout or cancellation of the participant’s registration is possible without the obligation to pay the participant’s fee. This must be done in writing to info@prosperia.si at least 30 days before the event (until midnight on November 6). However, 30% of the payment will be charged for administration costs if registration is cancelled between 9 and 29 days before the event (cancellation sent between November 7, 0:01 and November 27 midnight).
In case of late cancellation, which means less than eight (8) days before the event (November 28, 0:01 am or later), or non-participation in the event, the participation fee will be charged in full.
You can also arrange for another person to attend on your behalf at no extra cost. Check out our cancellation policy in General Terms and Conditions for Events by Prosperia d. o. o. for more information.
I have completed a registration/payment, but I am now unable to attend the conference. May a colleague attend instead of me?
Yes, this is the preferred solution. Please let us know if you wish to make a replacement by sending an e-mail to info@prosperia.si informing us of the name and e-mail of the participant that is replacing you. There is no cost associated with a replacement if made until 3 pm on the day preceding the event (December 5 until 3 pm).
What is the registration cancelation policy?
Logout or cancellation of the participant’s registration is possible without the obligation to pay the participant’s fee. This must be done in writing to info@prosperia.si at least 30 days before the event (until November 6 midnight). However, 30% of the payment will be charged for administration costs if registration is cancelled between 9 and 29 days before the event (cancellation sent between November 7, 0:01 and November 27 midnight).
In case of late cancellation, which means less than eight (8) days before the event (November 28, 0:01 am or later), or non-participation in the event, the participation fee will be charged in full.
You can also arrange for another person to attend on your behalf at no extra cost. Check out our cancellation policy in General Terms and Conditions for Events by Prosperia d. o. o. for more information.
Conference venue and accomodation
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What accommodation do you suggest?
We arranged special promotional prices for your accommodation in some of the Ljubljana hotel. Click here to find more information.
Can you arrange accommodation for me?
Participants are responsible for the booking and cost of their accommodation. Due to the limited capacities of the hotels, you are advised to book your hotel room as soon as possible. Prosperia cannot be held responsible for individual reservations and all costs shall be borne by the guest. Guests should acquaint themselves with the cancellation policy at the time of reservation.
Where will the conference take place?
The Digital Energy Summit ‘22 will be held in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. The conference will take place at the Domus Medica Congress center, located on Dunajska cesta 162 in Bežigrad, at business and residential estate Dunajski kristali, next to the northern Ljubljana ring and in the immediate vicinity of the World Trade Centre (WTC). You will receive detailed information on parking and how to reach the venue 2 days prior the event.
Accompanying Persons
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Can I bring an Accompanying Person to a Welcome reception?
Yes, that is possible until the catering arrangements will be finalized. Please contact as at info@prosperia.si or call us at +386 31 717 599 no later than November 30th to arrange the details.
General information
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What is the attire for the conference?
Sports coats or business casual for Welcome Reception and business casual for the conference.
I only want to attend the second day of the conference (7. 12.), is that possible?
Sure, you are welcome to join us only on the second day of the conference however the price is the same whether you book both days or just one.
Is the conference schedule available?
Details and a full conference schedule is available on our website.
How can I receive a list of participants or attendees?
Due to GDPR we cannot provide a list of attendees. However there will be plenty opportunity for networking during conference breaks.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
You can print your certificate of attendance upon logging in into your account.
What is the difference between in-person and online attendance?
If you join us physically in Ljubljana, you will have the opportunity to meet all the speakers personally and be able to network with other participants more easily. Imagine the memories you have from previous conferences you have attended with friends and colleagues from all over the world. There is nothing more exciting than attending a groundbreaking presentation or sharing a relaxed evening with colleagues, in a fascinating pre-Christmas beautifully decorated city, after a conference day of intense training. Nothing will ever replace the beauty and joy of face-to-face human interaction and scientific business collaboration.
Yet we understand that in-person attendance can be challenging for some of you. So, we are making it easy for online audiences to attend and project their presentations to other virtual attendants via live streaming. Both audiences will be able to interact with the speakers, ask questions and participate in polls in the same manner. Collaborative activities will be open for online attendees to join virtually. As an online participant, you can expect cutting-edge, technological, and interactive functions that will enable you to engage equally in the event, network, and expand your professional networks. We have worked hard in the past two years to perfect the field of online events.
Are networking opportunities available for those who attend the conference online?
As an online participant, you can expect cutting-edge, technological, and interactive functions that will enable you to engage equally in the event, network, and expand your professional networks. We have worked hard in the past two years to perfect the field of online events.
The conference consists of live-streamed talks. By attending online, you will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers, ask questions, and participate in polls just like the live participants can. During the breaks, breakout rooms will be provided for additional networking with fellow colleagues.
You needn’t worry about spending time and money on travelling to be physically present in a conference hall. You can still achieve professional growth, be motivated, learn, and exchange knowledge via livestreaming, the chat, and the Q&A sessions.
Sponsorship
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How can my organization become a conference sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities are limited, so act today. To become a sponsor and for more information, please contact us at info@prosperia.si or call us at 00386 31 717 599 for sponsorship opportunities. Together we will identify the most suitable option that best supports your business goals.
Story of success presenters
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I'll present a use case - is there a PowerPoint template I should be using?
You will receive a PPT template and an invitation to an online workshop for speakers and rehearsal (online). You may as well use your own template.
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