Austrian Energy Day 2026
Austrian Energy Day 2026
A Successful Day of Insights and Networking
On 10 September 2026, EXAA and Montel hosted this year’s Austrian Energy Day at the Meliá Vienna Hotel.
The event provided valuable insights into the latest developments and challenges facing the energy industry. Engaging presentations, thought-provoking discussions and lively exchanges among participants made this year’s Austrian Energy Day a great success.
The day concluded with a networking dinner at the rooftop bar, where guests had the opportunity to continue their conversations, make new connections and enjoy stunning views over Vienna in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Program:
The event is held in English.
- 09:00–09:30 Registration and Coffee
- 09:30–09:40 Welcome remarks
Morten Hegna and Christian Driessen, Montel
Session 1: The Big Picture: Austria's energy transition in a changing Europe
- 09:40–10:05 Securing the energy system: Hybrid threats, cybersecurity and blackout preparedness
Tobias Federico, Chief Analyst, Montel - 10:05–10:35 Austria's new energy framework: Is the regulatory foundation finally fit for the energy transition?
Sebastian Braun, Head of Power and Energy Analytics, Icis -
10:35–11:05 Electrification and industrial competitiveness: Can Austrian industry compete?
Lukas Pataky, Head of Group Procurement – Energy, Wienerberger - 11:05–11:40 Coffee break
Session 2: Austria in a changing Central European energy system
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11:40–12:05 Austria after Russian gas: How Central European gas markets have changed
Christoph Zehetner, Head of Consulting, Inercomp -
12:05–12:30 Heatwaves, droughts and weather volatility: How climate extremes are reshaping Central European energy markets
Mark Stephens-Row, Client Engagement Manager, AtmosphericG2 -
12:30–14:00 Lunch
Session 3: Keeping the lights on: Hydro, storage and system flexibility
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14:00–14:25 Hydro outlook 2026/27: Reservoir levels, weather risks and the market balance for next winter
Xiulan He, Senior Power Analyst, LSEG - 14:25–14:50 Austria’s hydro, Europe’s weather: National choices in an interconnected, uncertain & weather-dependent market
Ksenia Tolstrup, Director, Magnus Energy
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14:50–15:10 One year after ElWG: Has BESS lived up to expectations?
Boris Šešlija, Business Development Manager, HUAWEI -
15:10-15:40 Panel: Grid connection boom: Can DSOs keep up?
Moderated by Nathan Witkop, Montel News
Alexander Schultmeyer, General Counsel, Blackvolt Energy
Ksenia Tolstrup, Director, Magnus Energy
Christoph Zehetner, Head of Consulting, Inercomp -
15:40–16:10 Coffee break
Session 4: Market outlook: Carbon, capacity and cross-border risk
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16:10–16:30 EU ETS Outlook: Carbon Prices, Competitiveness and Investment
Egis Bershani, Senior Manager, Advisory, ClearBlue Markets -
16:30–16:50: JAO Long-term capacity auctions: towards Long Term Flow-Based Allocation
Vincent Thevenin, Market Manager, Analytics, Montel -
17:00 Concluding words
- 17:00–21:30 Networking reception and Dinner
A big thank you to all our speakers, sponsors, partners and participants who contributed to the success of this event!
We are already looking forward to the next Austrian Energy Day!
Take a look at some highlights from the event in our photo gallery below.
