This session explores innovative generation technologies that enhance flexibility in power supply while enabling decarbonization. It covers conventional and renewable-based solutions that can rapidly respond to demand fluctuations and support grid stability in the transition to low-carbon energy systems.

Potential topics include:

• Flexible Generation with Renewable Integration
• Fast-Ramping and Peaking Power Plants
• Operational Flexibility
• Hybrid Systems and Sector Coupling
• Decentralised Production and Virtual Power Plants
• Flexible Demand Solutions
• Challenges and Solutions for Electrification
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This session explores innovative strategies and technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon energy future. Key topics include Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), low-carbon fuels, and their integration into existing energy systems. The session will also highlight decarbonization strategies, economic and market considerations, and the role of electrification solutions in reducing emissions across the energy sector.

Potential topics include:

• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies and Projects
• Low-carbon Fuels including e.g., Hydrogen, Ammonia or Bioenergy for Decarbonization of Industry
• Power to X – Technologies and Electrification of Sectors
• Decarbonization Strategies in Different Countries including Political Frameworks, Market Mechanisms and Regulations
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This session addresses different technologies for storage and how to combine and integrate those solutions in the future energy grid.

Potential topics include:

• Current Status and Latest Developments of diverse Energy Storage Technologies, which includes Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technologies, Hydrogen Based Solutions, Thermal and Mechanical Energy Storage, …
• Integrating Short-, Medium-, and Long-duration Storage Technologies into the Grid
• Storage Solutions for Industrial and Auxiliary Use
• Hybrid Energy Storage
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This session explores technical and operational strategies for integrating high shares of variable renewable energy into the power system, focusing on grid flexibility, optimization, and digital control as well as the role of demand-side sectors and management.

Potential topics include:

• Advanced Grid Forecasting and Scheduling Tools
• Virtual Power Plants and Aggregated DER Control
• Inverter-Based Resource Grid Support Functions
• Curtailment Minimization Strategies
• Grid Forming and Grid Following Inverters
• Dynamic Line Rating and Grid Monitoring
• Role of AI and Machine Learning in Grid Management
• Integrating Power-to-Heat (-to-Power) Solutions & Thermal Energy Storage (TES) for Grid Flexibility
• Electrification of Industrial Processes
• Demand-Side Management
• Sector Coupling: Electricity and Heat Integration
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This session explores innovative pathways for transforming existing power infrastructure and assets, including co-firing and conversion technologies. It also addresses technical and economic challenges of fossil plant decommissioning, strategies for managing end-of-life risks, and regenerating industrial sites for sustainable reuse.

Potential topics include:

• Gas Turbines with Hydrogen or Ammonia Co-Firing and 100% Hydrogen Capable Gas Turbines
• Coal to Biomass Transformation of Power Plants and Coal-Biomass Co-Firing
• Technical and Economic Challenges When Decommissioning Fossil Fuel Plants
• Re-Use of Existing Storage and Infrastructure Solutions
• End-of-Life Risk Management
• Repurposing, Site Regeneration and Recultivation
• Operational Flexibility in Existing Infrastructure
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This session explores innovative technologies and strategies for achieving carbon neutrality in Europe and Japan. It is a joint event held by vgbe* and TENPES* (TENPES is an association for Thermal and Nuclear Power Generation Technology in Japan). (*:vgbe and TENPES are MOU partners of IERE)

Potential topics include:

• National and Company Strategies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
• Update of Recent CCUS Projects
• Carbon Capture Technologies
• Carbon Utilization Technologies
• Effective Use of Thermal Power Generation Facilities to Stabilize Power Grids Following the Large-Scale Introduction of Renewable Energy
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