Event Start:
22 May 2025 04:30 PM
Event End:
22 May 2025 08:00 PM
Location:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Event Summary:

IPFA Future Leaders Network Continental Europe

Navigating Grid Congestion Challenges and What This Means for Future Project Development  


Join the IPFA Future Leaders Network for an interactive discussion on the evolving landscape of grid congestion challenges and project bankability. This session will explore how grid congestion, regulatory shifts, and impact financing influence investment decisions and project viability. We will also examine the practical challenges of grid congestion and ways of overcoming these challenges from the perspectives of owners/developers, lenders/investors and grid connectors. We will look at the regulatory tools as well as practical solutions from a contractual perspective, and what they mean for the next generation of infrastructure professionals. Gain insights from industry experts and connect with peers shaping the future of project development.

Understanding the Regulatory Framework

Esmée Meyer, Senior Energy Regulator, Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)

Tialda Beetstra, Senior Associate, Bird & Bird​ LLP

An overview of the regulatory framework surrounding grid congestion and its impact on project stakeholders.

Exploring Innovative Solutions

Jeff Kartanegara, Program Manager Integral Energy System, Alliander

Andrea Chao, Partner, Bird & Bird

Insights into innovative strategies and tools employed by grid operators to address congestion and enhance capacity.

Panel Discussion: Practical Challenges, Bankability, and Project Development
Moderated by Roger van Buuren, Partner, Bird & Bird
Panelists:

Sander Daniels, Head of Realization & Asset Owning, Novar,

Jeff Kartanegara, Program Manager Integral Energy System, Alliander

Esmée Meyer, Senior Energy Regulator, Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)

​Bram van Wickeren, Senior Investment Manger, TINC Development Partners


Event Details

Registration & networking: 4.30pm
Event begins: 5pm
Networking: 6.30pm

Format: In-person future leaders briefing; presentations, panel & Q&A followed by a networking reception

Address: Bird & Bird (Netherlands) LLP, Office Building SOM1, Gustav Mahlerlaan 42, 1082 MC Amsterdam, Netherlands

This event is part of IPFA’s Future Leaders Network, which supports the development of early to mid-career professionals across the industry. While the session is tailored to support the next generation of leaders, it is open to all – we welcome participation from professionals at every stage of their career.

We are also expanding the Future Leaders Community. If your organisation is interested in getting more involved, you can learn more about how to nominate a Future Leader Representative here. 

Please note access to our Future Leaders Network events requires IPFA Full, Solo or Public membership. If you are unsure of your current membership status, or wish to enquire about upgrading, please get in touch.

Hosts

Organisation:
Bird & Bird LLP

Fees

Name :
IPFA Member
Amount
0.00
Currency
GBP

Name :
Public sector
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Currency
Euro

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