IESE's Global Energy Day Conference | 3 March 2026

IESE’s flagship annual energy conference. This year's theme, Wired for Change? The Energy Shift in Europe, explores how Europe can accelerate a resilient, integrated and competitive energy system amid geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory change and technological disruption.

On Tue, 3rd Mar 2026 from 14:00 - 21:30
At IESE Business School, North Campus, Barcelona

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Our Sponsors & Partners

For the 13th edition of IESE's Global Energy Day

Global Energy Day is sponsored by Naturgy and ENGIE. Alongside our partners Mahou San Miguel and All Conference Alert. Their support helps make the conference possible.

Keynote Speaker | Josefin Berg

Associate Director, Clean Tech & Renewables

From 14:00 - 14:40

Leads global research on renewable energy markets, demand dynamics and long-term outlooks. With over 15 years of experience in the solar and renewables sector, she authors influential research on market trends and regularly speaks at leading industry events.

Panel 1 | Europe's Energy Crossroads

This panel explores how geopolitics, regulation and market dynamics are reshaping Europe’s energy system today, with a focus on energy security, affordability and the pace of the transition.

From 14:45 - 16:00

Sergio Carlos Martinez

Speaker from Naturgy  | Head of Trading & Market Intelligence

Daniel Fernandez

Speaker from Engie | Director of Communications, Institutional Relations, Regulation & Strategy

Díego Díaz

Speaker from Iberdrola | Global Head of Ventures & New Technologies

Robert Navarro

Speaker from RWE | CEO - RWE Iberia

Massimo Maoret

Moderator from IESE Business School | Professor of Strategic Management

Panel 2 | Building the Transition

What will it take to decarbonise Europe at scale? This panel explores the policy reforms, infrastructure expansion, financing tools, and emerging technologies needed to accelerate the transition—while keeping energy systems reliable, investable and just.

From 16:30 - 17:30

Ignacio Cobo Berberana

Speaker from Afry | Senior Principal - Ex-Iberdrola

Julián Simón

Speaker from Qualitas Energy | Head of Energy Markets

Juan Arenal Martín

Speaker from BP | Hydrogen Corporate Development

Robert Raney

Moderator from IESE Business School | Assistant Professor of Accounting & Control

Panel 1 & 2 | Speaker Companies

Integrated energy company focused on gas, renewables and energy networks.

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Global energy group focused on renewables, low-carbon solutions and energy infrastructure.

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Global provider of energy data, analytics and market intelligence supporting decision-making.

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Engineering and consulting firm supporting the energy transition across infrastructure and industry.

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Global renewable energy leader and one of Europe’s largest electricity utilities.

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One of Europe’s leading energy companies, focused on renewable generation and the transition.

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One of the world’s largest integrated energy companies, operating across oil, gas, trading and renewables and investing heavily in hydrogen, bioenergy and low-carbon solutions.

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Leading global investment & management platform with a dual focus on funding and developing renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure.

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Start Up Showcase | Future Innovations

A session where leading energy-tech startups present the solutions shaping the next phase of the energy transition. Founders pitch innovations across AI, digital infrastructure, grids and energy markets, with VCs providing live commentary and perspective on what will scale next.

From 18:00 - 19:15

Presenting Start Up - Visit website

Develops AI-driven grid software that enables greater integration of renewables

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A company developing advanced electrode tech to improve green hydrogen & electrolysis systems

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An AI-driven energy analytics platform to help users optimise energy use and reduce costs

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AI-driven infrastructure software automating renewable energy M&A due diligence across Europe

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An AI engineer that predicts failures in wind, solar and hydro plants, boosting generation and cutting costs

Matthias Engel

Commentating VC from Vireo Ventures | Managing Partner

Networking Cocktails & Coffee Breaks

Throughout the day and from 19:30 - 21:30

The conference is designed to encourage meaningful conversations beyond the stage. Coffee breaks will take place throughout the afternoon, giving attendees regular opportunities to connect with speakers, fellow students and industry professionals between sessions.

There will also be a networking cocktail, where drinks and light snacks will be provided. This informal setting allows guests to continue discussions and to build connections across energy, finance, consulting, technology and entrepreneurship.

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