Closing of the session Enhancing EU Industrial Competitiveness Through Large-Scale Electrification

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Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 31:58 .

Ioana Petcu
Senior Advisor - Climate and Industrial Policy
Eurelectric
Belgium

This session will investigate innovative strategies and collaborative approaches between energy-intensive industries and utilities enhancing cost-efficiency and energy security. It will explore strategies for industries to regain their competitive edge through electrification and discuss collaborative efforts between industries and utilities to shape supportive regulations. Drawing on the Draghi report on EU competitiveness, this session will outline how innovative electrification strategies can help future-proof Europe's industrial sector. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to reduce energy bills, strengthen industrial productivity, and meet environmental targets, all while maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving global market.

Further Talks of this session:

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Ioana Petcu
Senior Advisor - Climate and Industrial Policy
Eurelectric
Belgium

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Stefan Hakansson
CEO & Senior Advisor
Oresundskraft AB and GFG Alliance
Sweden

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Michal Ossowski
Strategy Manager
EDP Comercial
Portugal

Stefan Hakansson
CEO & Senior Advisor
Oresundskraft AB and GFG Alliance
Sweden

Bertrand Deprez
Head of Policy and Government Affairs
GE Vernova
United Kingdom

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Karol O'Kane
Strategy Implementation Manager
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Ireland

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Karol O'Kane
Strategy Implementation Manager
ESB Networks
Ireland

Dr. Pamela MacDougall
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Zafer Cankurtaran
Product Manager Energy & Power Solutions
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
Germany

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