December 1st
13:30
Official Welcome
Ulrik Stridbæk, Board member Baltic Energy Island
Mette Skøt, Moderator
13:45
EU Visions for the European Energy System
Sustainable industry, Just transition, Resilient society
Energy Island Bornholm as a flagship project
Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing (DK)
13:55
Denmark–Germany Partnership: Powering Europe’s Green Future
A dialogue highlighting how cross-border partnerships — from energy islands to grid integration and offshore wind — are reshaping Europe’s energy landscape. Together, Denmark and Germany are at the forefront of creating a green and secure energy future that goes beyond national borders and sets the pace for the European transition.
Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing (DK)
Lars Aagaard, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities (DK)
14:20
Connecting Nations, Connecting Grids:
The TSO Perspective on Europe’s Energy Future
As Europe accelerates its green transition, the role of transmission system operators (TSOs) has never been more critical. In this session, Stefan Kapferer, CEO of Germany’s 50Hertz, and Thomas Egebo, CEO of Denmark’s Energinet, will share their perspectives on how to build a resilient, interconnected power system that supports offshore expansion, secures supply, and strengthens European cooperation.
Thomas Egebo, CEO Energinet (DK)
Stefan Kapferer, CEO, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH (DE)
Tim Oliver Holt, EVP at Siemens Energy (DE)
Claes Westerlind, CEO NKT Cable (SE)
14:45
Germany’s Energy Strategy for the Baltic Region:
Offshore and Onshore Perspectives
Germany plays a pivotal role in shaping the Baltic Sea’s green energy future. In this session, DENA will present Germany’s strategic vision for accelerating the energy transition across the region — from large-scale offshore wind integration and interconnectors to strengthening onshore grids and local infrastructure.
The discussion will explore how Germany aims to combine energy security, cross-border collaboration, and climate goals, turning the Baltic Sea into a green hotspot.
Corinna Enders, CEO Deutsche Energie Agentur DENA (DE)
15:05
BREAK
15:35
From Vision to Reality:
Building Europe’s Offshore Energy Backbone
Europe’s green transition hinges on delivering offshore energy at scale — and that demands both cutting-edge hardware and expertly developed projects. In this session, we discuss how suppliers and developers align to scale offshore wind, secure supply chains, and turn strategic vision into tangible infrastructure — creating Europe’s energy backbone.
Lena Kitzing, Professor Technical University of Denmark
Pernille Asgaard Haaning, RWE Renewables
16:00
An Energy Independent Europe – What does it take?
Europe’s pursuit of energy independence calls for resilience, affordability, and deep decarbonisation—anchored in domestic resources and industrial renewal.
In this keynote Henrik Stiesdal, a leading innovator in renewable energy, outlines a realistic yet ambitious pathway toward a self-reliant European energy system. Drawing on proven technologies, large-scale electrification, and coordinated industrial development, he presents a roadmap for achieving energy security, competitiveness, and climate leadership in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
Henrik Stiesdal, Energy Pioneer (DK)
16:45
Reflections of the day by Baltic Energy Island
– and what is in store for tomorrow
Søren Møller Christensen, CEO Baltic Energy Island (DK)
Hanne Storm Edlefsen, Board member Baltic Energy Island (DK)
17:00
End of Day 1
17:15
Transportation to Brohuset by Hammershus
18:00
Conference Dinner – Networking
18:00
Arrival at site – the medieval castle Hammershus.
Drinks and tapas
Network
18:30
Welcome by evening sponsor
18:45
This evening session, moderated by acclaimed journalist Matilde Kimer, brings together leading voices in cybersecurity and geopolitics to explore how the Baltic Sea region can defend its critical energy infrastructure against cyberattacks, hybrid threats, and geopolitical disruption. What does resilience look like in an era of digital warfare and strategic sabotage?
How can nations build resilience against cyberattacks, hybrid warfare, and strategic sabotage in an age where energy and security are one and the same?
Panelists:
Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar (EST) – Cyber diplomat and Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund. She has led cyber diplomacy efforts at NATO and the EU, and currently chairs the multinational IT Coalition supporting Ukraine’s cyber defense
Morten Bæk (DK) – Partner at Implement Consulting Group, where he leads the Defence and Security industry team. Former senior civil servant and expert in geopolitics and security policy, advising clients on how to contribute to Europe’s collective deterrence and build resilience in an era of hybrid threats and strategic competition.
20:45/21:00
Arrival in Rønne (Griffen/GSH Hotels)
December 2nd
8:30
Welcome Day 2
Jacob Østergaard, Professor Technical University of Denmark
Moderator: Mette Skøt
8:45
Energy Island Forum: Presentation of Energy Island Forum’s Implementation Plan/Tipping Points
Professor Nicolaos A. Cutululis, Energy Island Forum Chair
Q&A with Dr. Henrich Quick, 50Hertz & Michael Linnemann Pedersen , VP Energinet. Innovation potential for Bornholm Energy Island
9:15
Deep Dives
– introduction to the sessions
9:20
Breakout session 1:
Technological innovation for offshore energy hubs
Moderater: Nicolaos A. Cutululis, Head of Power Systems Section, Professor Technical University of Denmark
Breakout session 2
Crafting a Fair Deal for Hybrids
The important nitty-gritty details that make hybrids a reality
Moderator: Casper Hvilsted Nørgaard, Lead Regulatory Advisor Ørsted (DK)
10:05
BREAK
10:20
Breakout session 3:
Energy islands – part of a just transition? – innovation, society, and local engagement
Moderator: Julia Kirch Kirkegaard, Professor at Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark
Session 4:
How to make yet another hybrid success story?
Perspectives for a regional build-out in the Baltic Sea.
Moderator: Henrich Quick, Head of Offshore, 50Hertz
11:10
From the cliffs of Bornholm to the ports of Hamburg
The Energy Island Summit 2025 closes by looking beyond the Baltic. In this forward-looking keynote session, Thomas Egebo, CEO of Energinet, and [guest speaker] explore how Europe’s energy islands and offshore grids can be woven into a truly interconnected and resilient energy system.
As Bornholm prepares to anchor the Baltic’s offshore ambitions, and Hamburg hosts the upcoming North Sea Conference, the dialogue turns to how these regional initiatives can converge — technically, politically, and strategically — into a single European energy backbone.
Thomas Egebo (DK), CEO, Energinet
11:30
Wrap up
Søren Møller Christensen (DK), CEO Baltic Energy Island,
Charlotte Jepsen (DK), Managing Partner CIP Foundation
11:55
Light lunch & Network
12:30
Transportation to airport
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