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The «EnergyCom» Senior Executive Conference is the leading independent platform for decision-makers in the Swiss energy industry. The interdisciplinary community is made up of an exclusive circle of personally invited energy suppliers and producers, technology companies, value creation partners, investors, science, associations, authorities and politics. The business-to-business platform makes an important contribution to strategically shaping the future of the energy market and the energy transition in Switzerland. The focus is on informal dialogue between managers and peers. The closed conference is media-free. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), EMPA, the ETH Energy Science Centre, the Swiss Gas Association (VSG) and the Swissmem trade association are actively involved as knowledge partners.
EnergyCom 2025
Transformation & Responsibility:
leadership for the future
Switzerland will continue to rely heavily on energy imports to meet its needs both now and in the future. Therefore, the development of the European internal energy market and Switzerland's close integration into Europe’s energy infrastructure are of central importance. The "Swiss Energy System in the European Context" and the question "How Will the Electricity Market of the Future Work?" will be explored and discussed in a Senior Leaders Dialogue, focusing on the EU electricity agreement, supply security, and economic efficiency.
Subsequently, the topics of financing and flow of funds will be critically examined: Do we still need subsidies for the energy transition? Has technology not advanced far enough? What must the federal government, cantons, and private investors ensure in terms of financing? Are new financing models needed? Which interests must be considered, and are there "no-regret" decisions?
The current status of Switzerland's digital transformation will also be discussed, including a comparison with international developments. The path from "regulatory sandboxes" to "efficient market utilization" will be addressed practically through a CIO panel, covering topics such as distributed energy use, smart grids, data spaces, and artificial intelligence. Special focus will be given to future AI electricity consumption and the associated challenges.
Additionally, there will be two spotlights: the launch of the Axpo Systems OT Security Center, which is 100% isolated from the internet, and a first look at Switzerland’s newly launched largest climate protection project — the CO₂ pipeline.
A highlight of EnergyCom will be the exclusive, informal plenary discussion with Benoît Revaz, Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), offering all participants the opportunity to ask questions.
The circle of participants is made up of personally invited decision-makers from energy suppliers, investors, authorities and companies who are making an important contribution to the future of the Swiss energy market.
On behalf of the hosting partners, you are cordially invited to maintain a dialogue with your management peers.
EnergyCom - the Senior Executive Community of the Swiss energy industry for the exchange of opinions and experience.
Program August 28, 2025
Sonja Hasler
Moderation, SRF
Christian Bühlmann
Deputy Head of International Affairs, Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications UVEK, Swiss Federal Office of Energy BFE
Dr oec publ Urs Meister
CEO, Swiss Federal Electricity Commission ElCom
Daniela Decurtins
Director, Association of the Swiss Gas Industry VSG & President of the World Energy Council Switzerland
Andy Heiz
Deputy CEO, Head of the Generation & Distribution business area, Axpo Group
Christoph Ammann
Government Councillor, Head of the Economic, Energy and Environmental Directorate (WEU), Canton of Berne
Christoph Gisler
Member of the Executive Board, Head Infrastructure Equity, Swiss Life Asset Managers
Dr Christian Schaffner
Executive Director Energy Science Center, ETH Zurich
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Benoît Revaz
Director, Federal Office for Energy BFE
Martin Leuenberger
CEO, enersuisse AG
Thomas Eckert
Group CIO, BKW Management AG
Prof Adrian Altenburger
Co-Institute and Programme Director for Building Technology and Energy, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)
Manuel Dietrich
CTO, Axpo Systems AG
Daniel Wiener
Chairman of the Board of Directors, CO2 Pipeline AG
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Senior Executive Conference & Senior Dialog & Dinner
August 28, 2025
GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
Langhaldenstrasse 21
CH-8803 Ruschlikon/Zurich
T +41 44 724 61 11
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