Over the coming years, the expansion, digitalization and flexibilization of the grids will play a vital role when it comes to integrating PV, storage systems, heat pumps and electric mobility as well as guaranteeing a reliable 24/7 power supply. Manufacturers, users and associations share their practical knowledge on major topics of the energy transition on all three exhibition days. Below you will find a list of forum sessions and side events that are of particular interest to utilities, energy suppliers, grid operators, electricity traders, aggregators and energy service providers.
May 7, 2025
| Intelligent Distribution Grids for Tomorrow's Demands 10:30am | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| Gamechanger or Bottleneck? The Current State of Charging Infrastructure (In German & English) 1:00pm | Power2Drive Forum, Hall C6, Booth C6.550 – no registration required | |
| The smarter E AWARD Finalisten 2025: Smart Integrated Energy & Outstanding Projects 1:30pm | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| Bidirectional Industry in Dialogue: Challenges and Opportunities (In German) 2:00pm | Power2Drive Forum, Hall C6, Booth C6.550 – no registration required | |
| From the SoutH2Corridor to the Hydrogen Core Grid - Fast Lane or Detour for a Green Industry? 2:15pm | Green Hydrogen Forum, Hall B2, Booth B2.550 – no registration required | |
| Flexible Grid Connection Agreements as an Opportunity for PV Installations and Battery Storage Systems (In German) 4:00pm | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| High-Impact Projects Driving the Deployment and Market of Green Hydrogen 4:00pm | Green Hydrogen Forum, Hall B2, Booth B2.550 – no registration required | |
| Best Practice for Large-Scale Storage Systems 4:00pm | ees Forum, Hall C2, Booth C2.230 – no registration required | |
| Safe and User-Friendly Charging Infrastructure is More Than Just a Socket 4:00pm | Power2Drive Forum, Hall C6, Booth C6.550 – no registration required | |
May 8, 2025
| ETIP SNET Regional Workshop - AI & GenAI in Smart Grids 10:00am | ICM München – Room 22 B – Registration required | Details |
| Utilities' Evolving Business Models to Adapt to Technological Advancements 10:30am | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| PV Recycling 11:30am | Intersolar Forum, Hall A3, Booth A3.150 – no registration required | Detailed information will follow soon. |
| Optimising Grids Through Demand-Side Flexibility 1:00pm | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| 2nd International Energy Transistion Award 2:00pm | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| Challenges and support to implement hydrogen projects: How to build my H2 project? 2:15pm | Green Hydrogen Forum, Hall B2, Booth B2.550 – no registration required | |
| Bidirectional Charging: From Vision to Reality – What Are the Challenges? (Panel) 2:15pm | Power2Drive Forum, Hall C6, Booth C6.550 – no registration required | |
| 9th Energy Transistion Award 2025 - DACH Region (In German) 2:30pm | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| Hybrid PV Power Plants 3:00pm | Intersolar Forum, Hall A3, Booth A3.150 – no registration required | Detailed information will follow soon. |
| Cooperation to bring projects together – Panel discussion 4:00pm | Green Hydrogen Forum, Hall B2, Booth B2.550 – no registration required | |
| Commercial Models for Utility-Scale BESS - How Investor Appetite is Shaping the Development Process in Germany 4:00pm | ees Forum, Hall C2, Booth C2.230 – no registration required | |
| Correctly Implementing Charging Parks for Fleets & Public Spaces (In German) 4:00pm | Power2Drive Forum, Hall C6, Booth C6.550 – no registration required | |
May 9, 2025
| Direct Marketing for Small-Scale Systems, with the Mass Market in Mind (In German) 10:30am | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| Turning Energy Flexibility Into Money 12:00pm | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| Energy Management Systems: Centerpieces of Integrated Components (In German) 12:30pm | Intersolar Forum, Hall A3, Booth A3.150 – no registration required | |
| HEMS and their Pivotal Role in Modern Energy Management and Grid Stability 1:30pm | The smarter E Forum, Hall B5, Booth B5.550 – no registration required | |
| Charging Infrastructure: Business Case for Utilities and The Real Estate Industry (In German) 1:30pm | Power2Drive Forum, Hall C6, Booth C6.550 – no registration required | |