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Returning for his Second edition this October in Berlin, the WIRED and Octopus Energy Technology Summit brings together Europe’s leading experts and visionaries in the green energy sector to explore how to accelerate the creation of a fully carbon-free energy system.
Last year’s summit The event focused on the urgent need for green technology in the wake of the energy crisis. The audience heard from business leaders, startup founders, politicians, inventors and even an astronaut.
Watch highlights from the 2023 summit.
This year, energy leaders from across the EU will come together to chart the path towards a rapid global energy transition. Join us on 10 October to witness energy innovation in action and collaborate with over 500 experts and thinkers to make the green transition a reality.
Here you will find everything you need to know.
When and where will the event take place?
The summit will take place on Thursday, October 10 at Kraftwerk Berlin—the former power station in Berlin’s Mitte district and part of the city’s industrial history. Built around the same time as the Berlin Wall, the building has been renovated and turned into an iconic event space in the centre of the capital.
We encourage everyone to arrive on foot, by bike or by public transport: there are good public transport connections nearby, including the underground station Heinrich-Heine-Str. and the bus stops Heinrich-Heine-Str. and Michaelkirchstr. You can see the location of Kraftwerk here.
Doors will open for registration and breakfast at 8 a.m., with the day’s programming beginning at 9 a.m.
Who is speaking?
On stage will be an extraordinary mix of change-makers, business leaders and futurists from the worlds of politics, sport, energy, architecture, film and transport.
Hear from Bertrand Piccard, who made history when he achieved the first non-stop solar-powered balloon flight around the world; Jeff Dodds, who is taking Formula E to the next level; Polestar’s Fredrika Klarén, who aims to build a completely climate-neutral car by 2030; and internationally acclaimed architect Francis Kéré, who is pushing the boundaries of design with sustainable and community-focused approaches. Watch this space for more big names as they are announced in the coming weeks.
The event will cover topics such as the future of electric vehicles and global transportation, the challenges of sustainable building design, and greening AI’s growing environmental footprint. Talks will range from interviews and fireside chats to panels and keynote speeches.
Also returning this year is Yuliana Onishchuk, CEO and founder of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, which is installing solar power capacity in key Ukrainian infrastructure, such as hospitals and schools, to protect against blackouts caused by the Russian invasion.
What else is there?
The full agenda and list of speakers are available at summit websiteThe day will begin with coffee and breakfast before the stage sessions begin, with a networking lunch and then a drinks reception in the late afternoon.
During the day, the Waldorf Project, a radical immersive experience, will bring VIRTUAL SERENITY, the world’s largest digital empathy engineering experiment, to the summit stage.
In what promises to be the first full realization of the potential of a connected world in the metaverse, 300 strangers will have the opportunity to participate in a mind-melding experience. Using cutting-edge biometric sensors and bespoke virtual reality technology with surround sound, participants will embark on a journey of deep introspection.
Octopus Energy will also be showcasing leading renewable and sustainable energy solutions and technology throughout the day.
How can I attend?
Tickets are available at the WIRED and Octopus Energy Technology Summit Websiteand all ticket proceeds will be donated to the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation. More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Trust us, you won’t want to miss them.