Hotel Okura, AmsterdamIn person & on-demand
Summit Day: 19 May 2026
Conference: 20 - 21 May 2026
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08:00 - 09:00
Registration & Coffee
Showing 2 of 2 Streams
Plenary Sessions
Technical Analysis Masterclass for Energy Traders
09:00 - 09:10
Chair's welcome and opening remarks
- Dr Melinda Crane, Moderator & Independent Journalist
09:10 - 09:45
Opening Remarks from the European Commission - Balancing The EU 2024 targets with Fit for 55, energy security, competitiveness, industrial growth and the Draghi report
- Tudor Constantinescu - Principal Adviser to the Director General for Energy, European Commission
09:45 - 10:20
Welcome Address: From ambition to action - An integrated approach to decarbonisation
- Lászlo Varró - Vice President Strategy Insights & Scenarios, Shell International
10:20 - 11:00
Guest speaker: Geopolitics and the geometry of global gas trade - A comprehensive exploration of energy security and future directions
- Melanie A. Kenderdine - Cabinet Secretary Designate, The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
11:00 - 11:30
Morning coffee & networking
11:30 - 12:10
Panel: The demand challenge - After three years of contracting gas demand, the market is getting smaller and smaller: What should gas community do to secure future customers and ensure price stability in this volatile world?
- Anne-Sophie Corbeau - Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
- Torben Brabo - Honorary President, GIE
- Mark Simons - Head of Gas & Power Trading Origination Gas Division, TotalEnergies
- Carsten Poppinga - Chief Commercial Officer, Uniper
- Peter Zeniewski - Lead Gas Analyst, IEA
12:10 - 12:20
The role of gas in a post-crisis world – accepting a slower transition
12:20 - 13:00
Debate of the day: What is the real scare for gas in light of the EU target setting of a 117bcm gas market by 2040? Can exiting gas supplies meet EU demand under the 2040 emissions targets?
- Dr Melinda Crane, Moderator & Independent Journalist
- Peder Bjorland - VP Gas Trading and Optimization, Equinor
- Harmen Dekker - CEO, European Biogas Association
- Bruno Gerrits - Business Development Manager Europe, Global CCS Institute
- Florence Schmit - Energy Strategist, Rabobank London
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch & networking
14:00 - 14:30
Panel: More than 200 mtpa liquefaction capacity coming online by 2028, Is the world heading for massive LNG oversupply?
- Anne-Sophie Corbeau - Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
- Hannah Foo - Senior Legal Counsel – LNG, Engie
- Jacob Meins - Chief Commercial Officer (Origination), RWE Supply & Trading
- Andrew Walker - VP - LNG Strategy and Communication, Cheniere
14:30 - 15:00
Opening remarks: Gas & LNG insights: What is the future of gaseous molecules in Europe?
Followed by presentation of the key findings of the Eurogas & Frontier Economics study - 'Ensuring Resilience in the European Energy Transition: Strategic Use of Gases to Meet EU Climate Ambition'
Followed by presentation of the key findings of the Eurogas & Frontier Economics study - 'Ensuring Resilience in the European Energy Transition: Strategic Use of Gases to Meet EU Climate Ambition'
- Cristian Signoretto - President of Eurogas, Director Global Gas and LNG Portfolio, Eni
- Dr Christoph Gatzen - Director, Frontier Economics
15:20 - 16:00
Panel: Developing an integrated energy system that secures natural gas beside bringing in low carbon and renewable gases into the system - What might be the tipping point for stranded assets?
- Torben Brabo - Honorary President, GIE
- Ralph Bahke - Hydrogen Area and European Hydrogen Backbone Sponsor at Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE); Managing Director, ONTRAS
- Arno Büx - President, GIE
- Erwin Nederkoorn - Managing Director, Global Lead Energy - Hydrocarbons & New Energies, ING Wholesale Banking
- Piotr Kuś - General Director, ENTSOG
16:00 - 16:30
Afternoon tea & networking
09:00 - 12:00
Technical Analysis Masterclass for Energy Traders
About the masterclass: This technical analysis masterclass is for energy traders who are ready to combine technical and fundamental principles into a coherent system for optimal trading results. This event covers the three pillars of successful trading:
- Price charting: Squeeze more value out of your existing fundamental analytics with clear triggers and price targets. Distinguish between corrections and reversals. Identify trends early.
- Indicators: With hundreds of technical indicators available, learn how to use the right tool in the right situation. Stay calm in volatile markets by having a clear blueprint that guides you through every price scenario.
- Methodology: Knowing a few tools is not enough to optimise the PnL. Stay calm in volatile markets by having a clear blueprint that guides you through every price scenario.
Who should attend: This technical analysis masterclass is for energy traders who are ready to combine technical and fundamental principles into a coherent system for optimal trading results.
- For speculative traders: Identify profitable trading setups with confidence and exit early when the market moves against your position. Filter false signals and have a plan for every market situation.
- For physical traders and procurement: Leverage technical analysis to identify optimal price levels for buying or selling energy commodities. Beat your target prices and enhance profitability by timing market entries and exits effectively.
- Marcello Kolax - Managing Director, Clever Markets
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
Stream A: East Med & Regional Markets
Stream B: EU Regulations, Standards & Certification
Stream C: Future of Infrastructure
16:30 - 16:35
Chair’s opening remarks
- Gina Cohen - Independent Consultant, Gina Energy
16:35 - 16:55
Panel: Fascinating times for East Med energy: strengthening European energy security
- Charles Ellinas - CEO, e-CNHC (E-C Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Company Ltd)
- Peter Stevenson - East Mediterranean Editor, MEES (Middle East Economic Survey)
16:55 - 17:15
Panel: Insights into new trade flows and becoming a regional hub – is there a viable route for Turkish LNG to Europe?
- Dr Sohbet Karbuz - Director, Natural Resources and Energy Security, Mediterranean Organisation for Energy and Climate (OMEC)
17:15 - 17:35
Solo: Egypt’s domestic production and exports: how will Egypt come out of its energy crisis?
- Julian Bowden - Senior Visiting Research Fellow - OIES, Former bp
17:35 - 17:55
Panel: Southern gas corridor developments & its importance to Europe
- Dr Jennifer Coolidge - CEO, CMX Caspian Gulf
- Gulmira Rzayeva - Founder and MD, Eurasia Analytics
- Costis Stambolis - Chairman & Executive Director, Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE)
17:55 - 18:00
Chair’s closing remarks
- Gina Cohen - Independent Consultant, Gina Energy
16:30 - 16:35
Chair’s opening remarks
- Dr Melinda Crane, Moderator & Independent Journalist
16:55 - 17:15
Fireside chat: New EU methane regulation requirements for importers – Is compliance possible?
- Axel Scheuer - Director, Energy & Climate Policy Advisory Europe
- Philippa McCue - Head of European Gas Security, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (UK)
- Georges Tijbosch - CEO, MiQ
17:15 - 17:35
Debate: With falling technology costs making projects more attractive, how can certification, standards and independent verification reshape the renewables build out?
- Laurent Hamou - Head of European and Institutional Affairs, Elengy
- Tim Hamers - Secretary General, ERGaR
17:35 - 17:55
Solo: The regulatory dilemma of ‘too much’ vs. ‘too little’: the European gas market in the wake of the 2022 energy crisis
- Elena Reshetova - Lead Energy Commodities Analyst, Fortum
17:55 - 18:00
Chair’s closing remarks
- Dr Melinda Crane, Moderator & Independent Journalist
16:30 - 16:35
Chair’s opening remarks
- Alex Barnes - Director, Alex Barnes & Associates
16:35 - 16:55
Case study – Evaluating multiple pathways to future-proofing gas infrastructure - How could renewable and low carbon gases benefit out of existing gas infrastructure?
- Pierre Cotin - Senior Vice President, Sales, NaTran
- Piotr Kuś - General Director, ENTSOG
16:55 - 17:25
Fireside chat: Developments in crucial infrastructure for security of supply, competitiveness and diversification in CSEE region - Plans vs Reality
- Szabolcs Ferencz - Chairman-CEO, FGSZ Natural Gas Transmission
- Ladislav Barkoci - Chief Commercial Officer, NAFTA
17:25 - 17:55
Panel: Exploring the impact of regulatory & market challenges on European infrastructure and global price market environments
- Peter Kotek - Senior Research Associate, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research
- Ana Stanic - Founder, E&A Law
17:55 - 18:00
Chair’s closing remarks
- Alex Barnes - Director, Alex Barnes & Associates
18:30 - 20:30
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