Energy Investment Forum 2017

08:10-08:40 Registration, welcome coffee

Section I: The energy sector of Hungary in regional and global perspectives

08:40 - 08:45

Opening remarks - Zoltán Bán, Chief Executive, Net Média Zrt. (Portfolio)

08:45 - 09:05

The state of renewable energy and energy efficiency

Speaker: dr. Tamás Velez, Deputy Head of Department, Department for Green Economy Development, Ministry of National Development

09:05 - 09:25

Hungarian and regional electricity supply outlook and the Paks II. project

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Attila Aszódi, a Paksi Atomerőmű kapacitásának fenntartásáért felelős államtitkár, BME Nukleáris Technikai Intézet, egyetemi tanár

09:25 - 09:45

Chemical raw material from fuel – various ways to utilise fossil energy sources, and the future of oil companies

Speaker: Sándor Fasimon, COO, MOL Hungary

09:45 - 10:05

Gas supply in the region and Hungary on new paths

Speaker: Gergely Szabó, Country Chairman, MET Csoport, Magyarország

10:05 - 10:25

Towards an Energy Union – What could it bring about for Hungary?

Speaker: Attila Ságodi, Partner, igazgatósági tag, Dentons Europe Consulting

10:25 - 10:45

Climate protection and sustainability gaining importance in Hungary’s energy supply

Speaker: ifj. Attila Chikán, elnök, BCSDH

10:45 - 11:15

Coffee break

SECTION II: Transformation of the activities of energy companies in light of the challenges faced by the new entrants / Energy companies exploring new areas – new companies in energy.

11:15 - 12:10

Roundtable of CEOs – Directions and opportunities in the domestic energy sector

Change in the activity of energy companies in response to new trends and conditions

Strategic planning in a rapidly changing environment

Cheap, safe, clean and "lovable" – growing needs towards energy supply

The impact of ever stronger climate factors in the energy economy

The impact of new technologies on traditional supply/distribution chains

The impact of the European Energy Union, U.S. sanctions and (regional) geopolitics on the operation of companies

Moderator: Richárd Hlavay, energiapiaci szakértő, tréner, Lego® Serious Play® facilitátor, Bricks Magic

Conversation participants:

ifj. Attila Chikán, elnök, BCSDH
Zsolt Jamniczky, Board Member, E.ON Hungária
Attila Ságodi, Partner, igazgatósági tag, Dentons Europe Consulting
Gergely Szabó, Country Chairman, MET Csoport, Magyarország
dr. János Zsuga, CEO, MVM Zrt.

12:10 - 12:30

The future of the regulation: how will the legal environment change and respond to the trends and the challenges of the energy sector.

Speaker: Dr. Gergely Légrádi, Attorney-at-law, Partner, Oppenheim Ügyvédi Iroda

12:30 - 12:50

New directions for the development of heating system

Speaker: Róbert Balog, Head of Department, FŐTÁV Zrt.

12:50 - 14:00

Lunch break

SECTION III: Do all roads lead to electrical energy?

14:00 - 14:20

Rosatom projects worldwide

Speaker: Zalán Bács, Director, Rosatom Central Europe (Hungary)

14:20 - 14:40

Is Hungary on the verge of a solar energy boom? What happens on the market after the submission of a record number of applications for permit?

Speaker: Ádám Szolnoki, Chairman, MANAP Industry Association

14:40 - 15:30

Panel discussion: Global trends of the electric power industry

Ways of development for Hungary's electricity sector, and estimated capacity development needs

Where is innovation taking the industry?

The impacts of the need to go digital on energy companies

Energy efficiency: a neglected area?

How do energy storage systems affect power supply?

What role will the different energy sources play in Hungary's energy mix after 2030?

Moderator: Dr. Michael LaBelle, Professor, Central European University and Jean Monnet Chair in Energy and Innovation Strategies

Conversation participants:

Zsolt Bertalan, csoportszintű technológiai innovációs igazgató, MVM Zrt.
György Istvánffy, piacfejlesztési vezető, HUPX Zrt.
Tamás Pletser CFA, olaj- és gázipar elemző, Erste
Ádám Szolnoki, Chairman, MANAP Industry Association
Péter Tilesch, Head of Department, Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority, Department of Electricity Supervision and Price Regulation

15:30 - 15:50

Coffee break

SECTION IV: Financial planning and investment opportunities in a fast-moving environment

15:50 - 16:10

Financing issues relating to the establishment of production capacities using renewable energy sources

Speaker: dr. Péter Horvai-Hillenbrand, Lawyer, Partner, Oppenheim Law Firm

16:10 - 16:50

Panel discussion: Investment opportunities in the sector; strengthening of the green investment approach and its consequences

The impact of a low-price environment on the fossil industry and the energy transition

The Impact of the new technologies on traditional supply-sales chains

The correlation between price changes and energy markets becoming increasingly uniform

Challenges of energy supply and energy transition for the labour market

The role of EU transfers in energy developments in Hungary (and in the region)

Moderator: Dr. sandor, President and Chief Executive Officer, DBH Investment

Conversation participants:

Balázs Faluvégi, senior elemző, Portfolio
dr. Péter Horvai-Hillenbrand, Lawyer, Partner, Oppenheim Law Firm
István Horváth CFA, Director, K&H Bank Private Banking
Zsolt Kovács, Chairman of the Board, EH Invest Zrt.
Irén Márta, Managing Director, Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary