DAY 1: 27 April, 2026
DAY 2: 28 April, 2026

08:00     Conference registration opens

09:00     OPENING CEREMONY

Master of Ceremony: TBD

09:00     Welcome Address

09:10     ERRA Anniversary Video

09:15     Welcome Address
  • The Honorable Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia (TBC)

09:25     Keynote Address

09:40     Diversity of ERRA Member Regulators – A Mapping Exercise
10:00     Session I: TRANSFORMING ENERGY DEMAND

AI and data centers, electro-mobility and charging stations, smart metering and prosumers, demand flexibility and energy efficiency.

Session Moderator: TBD

10:00     Introductory Presentation

10:10     Moderated Panel Discussion

11:00    Morning break

11:30     Session II/a: TRANSFORMING ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND STORAGE

Renewable integration and storage regulation, decarbonization pathways, capacity mechanisms, remuneration of nuclear and its co-existence with renewables.

Session Moderator: TBD

11:30     Introductory Presentation

11:40     Moderated Panel Discussion

11:30     Session II/b: PRICE AND NON-PRICE REGULATION IN THE GAS SECTOR IN LIGHT OF GEOPOLITICAL CHANGES IN EUROPE

Key factors influencing the price level of gas transmission, distribution, and storage. Price regulation of gas supply for vulnerable customers. Focus on increased education of gas customers, and the efficient use of supplied gas.

Session Moderator: TBD

11:30     Introductory Presentation

11:40     Moderated Panel Discussion

12:40    Lunch break

14:00     Session III/a: TRANSFORMING SYSTEM OPERATION

Blackout and security in the era of renewable, balancing challenges incl. cross-border platforms, ancillary services and close to real-time markets.

Session Moderator: TBD

14:00     Introductory Presentation

14:10     Moderated Panel Discussion

14:00     Session III/b: GAS TRADING AND TRANSMISSION IN CENTRAL EUROPE: IS THERE A CASE FOR ESTABLISHING GAS HUB(S)?

Discussions about the necessary conditions for establishing gas hubs including LNG, gas interconnections and storage.

Session Moderator: TBD

14:00     Introductory Presentation

14:10     Moderated Panel Discussion

15:10    Afternoon break

15:40     Session IV/a: TRANSFORMING TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS

Infrastructure investment, incl. cross-border projects; smart grids and digitalization, network tariff structures, and incentive regulation.

Session Moderator: TBD

15:40     Introductory Presentation

15:50     Moderated Panel Discussion

15:40     Session IV/b: NUCLEAR RENAISSANCE AND MARKET INTEGRATION

Remuneration of new nuclear: market-based, RAB-model, other? Large nuclear and SMR/AMR, «coal to nuke», behind-the-meter solutions for Energy Intensive Users.

Session Moderator: TBD

15:40     Introductory Presentation

15:50     Moderated Panel Discussion

  • Mr. Henri Paillere, Head Planning and Economic Studies Section, Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

17:00    Day 1 Adjourn

19:00    CONFERENCE GALA DINNER

 

 

DAY 2: 28 April, 2026
09:00     WELCOME
09:00     Welcome AddressWelcome and Invitation to the 2026 ERRA Annual Conference location
09:10     Session V: TRANSFORMING RETAIL SUPPLY & CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

Market liberalization vs regulated prices, household price regimes and subsidies, vulnerable customer protection, active customer engagement (including energy community).

Session Moderator: TBD

09:10     Introductory Presentation

09:20     Moderated Panel Discussion

10:30    Morning break

11:00     Session VI: REGULATORY INDEPENDENCE & GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES

Independence frameworks, strategic plans and accountability mechanisms, multisector regulation, and enforcement powers (including market monitoring).

Session Moderator: TBD

11:00     Introductory Presentation

11:10     Moderated Panel Discussion

12:20    Conference concludes; Lunch