This year’s forum is being organised by EUREC alumni Etienne Bellemare and Beau Broen and will bring together alumni, students, and professionals from across the renewable energy sector for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing.
The programme will explore some of the key developments shaping the renewable energy sector, including AI and automation, hybrid renewable plants, smart meters, sustainability, solar PV operations and the future of the energy market.
This event is exclusively for new students and alumni of the EUREC Master programmes. Registration is required to attend.
Agenda
9:30 Arrival & Welcome
9:50 Introduction and Agenda Overview
10:00 Opening speaker: Gofran Chowdhury, Head of Innovation at 3E
Renewable energy market context and future outlook
10:30 Presentation 1: Étienne Bellemare, Energy Asset Manager at Goodman
Navigating the challenges of solar PV operations for C&I assets
11:00 Coffee Break
11:15 Presentation 2: Thibo Destatsbader, Business Developer at EQUANS Carbon Shift
From startup founder to employee & the role of energy management in EPC
11:50 Complimentary Lunch / Networking
13:15 Concurrent Workshops:
14:45 Coffee Break
15:00 Presentation 3: Ayse Korkmaz, Auditor Sustainable Energy and Materials at NORMEC QS
How AI Supports My Work Throughout the Certification Process: From Preparation to Reporting
15:30 Panel Discussion moderated by Beau Broen, Project Manager at New Energy Coalition
The role of AI and automation in renewable energy integration – impact, current challenges, and potential solutions
16:30 Closing Remarks: Nathalie Richet, EUREC Senior Master Programme Manager
Reskill4NetZero, Gate, Hydrogen Academy, Masters updates
16:45 Leave for networking reception & refreshments
17:00 – 19:00 Networking reception & refreshments
Brussels City Centre, Rooftop 58
(Complimentary drinks and finger foods)