Innovation of Energy ’26
The leading business and technology event on the future of energy
Innovation of Energy is not an event where we simply observe change.
It is a place where we recognize it before it becomes the standard.
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SPEAKERS ’26
dr. Fernando Liesa, Secretary General, ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe)
Dr. Fernando Liesa is Secretary General at ALICE, Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (www.etp-alice.eu) since its creation in 2013. Fernando is driving the development and growth of ALICE that currently spans 210+ members and a team of 25+ professionals. ALICE defines the medium-long term vision for logistics, including decarbonization, scarcity, digitalization, and automation as core drivers towards the future. In short, ALICE defines the vision, way forward and create the framework to reach to it with its members and stakeholders.
Fernando holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering by University of Zaragoza and has 25+ years of experience in research, knowledge management and management of triple helix organizations and associations.
Fernando has worked for more than 20 years linked to the European Arena and Institutions. Fernando was appointed member of DGMOVE expert group on Cooperative, Connected, Automated and Autonomous Mobility launched in 2019. Fernando was part of the drafting team of the Horizon Europe Partnership on Connected, Cooperative and Autonomous Mobility (CCAM). Fernando is proud to have been awarded with the Physical Internet pioneer award in 2017.
Lorena Škiljan, CEO and Co-Founder, Nobile
With more than a decade of experience in the energy sector, Lorena has held senior leadership roles within the industry, including serving on the executive team of Wien Energie, one of Europe’s major utility companies. In addition to leading nobile, she is a member of the Advisory Board of Enlit, one of the leading international platforms shaping the future of energy, digitalization, and sustainability.
Maiken Blaabjerg Hansen, Senior Manager, Datacenter Product Portfolio, Danfoss Climate Solutions
Maiken Blaabjerg Hansen is Senior Manager, Datacenter Product Portfolio at Danfoss, contributing to the development of advanced liquid cooling solutions for hyperscale data centers, including valve train systems and smart flow control technologies. With more than 20 years of experience in hydronics and an engineering background, she specializes in energy-efficient flow control, thermal management, and system integration across HVAC and data center applications. Maiken is passionate about driving innovation through collaboration with global partners and diverse teams to advance to advance sustainable liquid cooling and flow control solutions.
Mag. Gorazd Ažman, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, BPT d.o.o.
As a mentor and advisor, he supports leaders and organizations in bridging the gap between traditional systems and the need for a more agile, collaborative, and people-centered culture. He believes that true transformation begins with self-leadership and that individuals achieve their greatest potential within connected and empowered communities. Through his work, he creates the conditions for clearer decision-making, stronger collaboration, and outstanding results in complex business environments.
Mojca Černelč, Moderator, Prosperia
A creator and host of numerous advanced and innovative professional events and roundtables, lecturer, and expert in the field of energy, as well as the founder and director of the company Prosperia. She believes in the creative power of innovation and in fostering the growth of individuals and organizations through advanced professional dialogues and connections.
Vitomir Panič, B2B Sales Director, GEN-I
Vitomir Panič is the Director of B2B Sales at GEN-I, where he has been helping companies navigate energy-related challenges in a rapidly evolving market environment for nearly two decades. He specializes in electricity and natural gas procurement strategies, price risk management, and the development of comprehensive energy solutions for industrial and business customers.
In his work, he combines a deep understanding of energy markets, data-driven analytics, and extensive practical experience in implementing advanced energy solutions. His focus is on helping organizations improve cost efficiency, ensure security of supply, and accelerate their transition towards a low-carbon and sustainable future.
Matej Pasarič, Strategic Innovation Division, ELES
Matej Pasarič has built his career at the intersection of law and the energy sector. After five years of experience in a law firm and an insurance company, he joined ELES, the Slovenian electricity transmission and distribution system operator.
At ELES, he led the Legal Department for ten years and was also a member of the Legal and Regulatory Group (LRG) within ENTSO-E, where he contributed to the development of European network codes.
Since 2024, he has been part of the Strategic Innovation Division, focusing on e-mobility and the planning of high-power charging hubs. Since 2025, he has also represented ELES in the international logistics association ALICE.
Robert Dominko, PhD, Head of the Battery Research Group and the Center for Carbon-Free Technologies, National Institute of Chemistry
Prof. Robert Dominko is a Research Professor at the National Institute of Chemistry and a Professor at the University of Ljubljana. At the National Institute of Chemistry, he leads the Battery Research Group and the Center for Carbon-Free Technologies, a new infrastructure unit of the Institute located in Zasavje. His research focuses on materials science and electrochemical energy storage systems, with a particular emphasis on advanced battery technologies. His current research interests include multivalent battery systems, the integration of smart functionalities into battery cells, and battery cell engineering. Prof. Dominko is actively involved in European battery initiatives and is a key contributor to the Battery 2030+ initiative. His bibliography comprises more than 230 publications and 15 patents. He is also a member of the Slovenian Academy of Engineering.
Jan Bohinec, Director of Trading, GEN-I
Tomaž Dostal, Head of the Innovation Management Department, Iskraemeco
He has been employed at Iskraemeco for 12 years, where he is responsible for the innovation process and technology management. Previously, he led the Application Technology Department, where he was also involved in the design of new products. He was in charge of the concept for a new development platform for smart meters, which received the Gold Innovation Award from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS) in 2017. Lately, he has been focusing on identifying new business opportunities and solutions in the fields of energy and e-mobility. He also leads various research projects.
Before that, he spent 15 years in the development department of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, working primarily on the development of devices for cryptographic communication protection. He then joined Pick&Place (P&P) as Head of the Development Department.
Klemen Belec, Global Director Electricity Business Unit, Iskraemeco
Aleš Glavina, Director of the Digital Platform Business Unit, Iskraemeco
Aleš Glavina is Director of the Digital Platform Business Unit in Iskraemeco with over 18 years of experience in the energy sector. He holds a degree in Computer Science and started his career as a software developer, working on device configuration tools, system software for remote data reading, and full AMI systems. Today, his focus is on the future of digital energy platforms — especially how analytics and digital twin solutions can unlock real value from the vast amounts of data collected across electricity grids.
Janez Humar, Member of the Strategic Innovation Department, ELES
He is also involved in the preparation and implementation of projects related to the integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage, e-mobility and the associated flexibility mechanisms that support the operation of transmission and distribution networks.
dr. Anamarija B. Bračić, CEO, GP sistemi
Dr. Anamarija Borštnik Bračić, MBA, Founder and Director of the Energy Division at GP Systems, holds a PhD in Physics and an MSc in Management and Organisation. Early in her career, she taught physics at the University of Ljubljana, most recently as an assistant professor of physics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. At GP Systems, she focuses her activities on the development, production and commissioning of cogeneration plants for electricity and heat from green and sustainable fuels such as wood residues, waste wood, sludge and hazardous waste. GP Systems builds plants in Slovenia as well as in other EU and Balkan countries.
Damjan Hajšek, Head of IT and the Network Operations Centre, Termo Shop
Damjan Hajšek is Head of IT and the Network Operations Centre at Termo Shop, where he has led the company’s digital transformation and the development of advanced B2B energy solutions over the past three years. He combines more than 15 years of experience in managing complex IT environments and ITSM processes based on ITIL principles with expertise in artificial intelligence governance, automation and data-driven decision-making.
He oversees the development of Termo Shop’s Network Operations Centre and digital solutions that connect energy systems, data and operational management. In 2025, he led the development of the TermoPlus iQ smart heat pump, which received the Silver Innovation Award from the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Celje.
Nermina Bajrić, CX Design Specialist, GEN-I
As a Customer Experience Design Specialist, Nermina Bajrić focuses on developing and improving key customer journeys and touchpoints. Drawing on customer needs, user feedback and business objectives, she identifies opportunities for improvement and translates insights into concrete enhancements to services, processes and digital solutions.
In her work, she connects business, product and IT teams and contributes to the development and implementation of solutions that create a better, more connected and more efficient customer experience.
2026 AGENDA
We are preparing a line-up of more than 30 speakers, leading Slovenian and international experts, and the most compelling case studies (more than 10) from Slovenia and abroad.
The programme will be announced gradually.
At the forefront of this year’s programme:
Battery storage and flexibility management:
How active energy management is becoming a new competitive advantage for companies.
Data centres and artificial intelligence:
A new development opportunity for the energy sector, digital infrastructure and the economy.
Digitalisation of energy services:
From data to real-time decision-making.
E-mobility, heavy transport and industrial electrification:
How to prepare for changes that are coming faster than we think.
Energy communities and new business models:
From passive consumer to active co-creator of the energy system.
* The organiser reserves the right to make changes.
Event topics that will shape the future of energy
Battery storage and flexibility
The next step after energy generation is its active management. How are battery storage systems, ancillary services and aggregation transforming the energy market?
Data centres and artificial intelligence
The new generation of data centres is becoming one of the greatest development opportunities for the energy sector, industry and the digital economy. What does this mean for Slovenia?
Digitalisation of energy services
From data to real-time decision-making. Digital platforms, analytics, automation and the active consumer are becoming the new reality.
E-mobility and industrial electrification
The electrification of the largest energy consumers raises new questions for logistics, industry and the power system. How can we prepare for the changes ahead?
Energy communities and new business models
From passive consumer to active co-creator of the energy system. What opportunities do new models of cooperation bring, and how can Slovenia accelerate their development?
Why attend Innovation of Energy ’26:
In one place, you will:
- ✓ understand which trends will influence development and investment decisions,
- ✓ discover concrete examples of companies already turning new technologies and business models into a competitive advantage,
- ✓ gain insight into new business models and the development of energy services,
- ✓ exchange experience with leading experts, industry representatives and decision-makers,
- ✓ identify new business opportunities and partnerships.
What experiences have participants had in previous years?
“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.”
“My first impression of the conference is very positive: a great audience, interesting discussions, and excellent food.”
“Innovation requires courage and vision – and when backed up with knowledge and precision, we can quickly make our mark in Slovenia.”
“What truly adds value to this event is the exchange of ideas with key stakeholders in the Slovenian energy market — that’s where real progress begins.”
“Europe cannot build its green transition on raw materials it does not have. Battery recovery is a smarter and cleaner way forward – and this event gave us the opportunity to show it.”
“The biggest value of this event is in people coming together — exchanging experiences, ideas, and inspiration. That’s what drives innovation.”
“Innovation of Energy offers a real glimpse into the future – where diverse ideas and bold engineering approaches shape what’s to come. And yes, more and more women are part of that future.”
“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.“
“As long as I am in this position, connected to this topic and in Slovenia, I will always respond to an invitation to this event.”
“Innovation is a mirror of development – and the Energy Innovation event proves that Slovenia has the knowledge, ideas and people to take us into the future.”
“Our approach is based on methods used by Amazon, Google and Uber – and we are now developing the first such product for the energy sector. And the results are already great.”
“What was science fiction only ten years ago, today makes it possible to make the most of the network – without limits and without fear of congestion.”
The power of representatives from the energy sector and other industries you can find at Innovation of Energy
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
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