Hamburg, 23.
April 2026 – On May 28, 2026, the
6th Summer Festival for the Systemic Energy Transition, THE BLUE BEACH. This
unique open-air event is organised by the German Wind Energy Association,
wind-turbine.com, WindEurope, WAB e.V., the Hamburg Energy Cluster and MBRC
The Ocean. The aim is to provide a platform for dialogue on the
challenges and opportunities of the systemic energy transition.
In the year 2025
were representatives at C-level as well as from the first and second management levels of
over 150 companies were present. Interest is already very high in 2026
and more than 40 well-known companies from the renewable and other renewable energy sectors
industries are involved both financially and in terms of content and are thus
Drivers for this dialog.
Experience
exciting keynotes and captivating discussions with leading experts! The
The event will be chaired by Katrin Fuhrmann, Member of the Executive Board of ENGIE Deutschland AG,
which will talk about "Energy as a competitive factor".
The
subsequent discussion on key industries of the energy transition will be discussed with
Gunnar Groebler (CEO, Salzgitter AG), Tinne Van der Straeten (CEO, WindEurope),
Anna-Theresa Korbutt (Managing Director, Hamburger Verkehrsverbund) and
Hanspeter Tiede (CEO eFuel Group, CFO Lother GmbH) explained the challenges and
Highlight opportunities that contribute to the energy transition.
Another
The highlight is the panel on the 30th anniversary of the German Wind Energy Association
e.V. under the question: "30 years of wind energy in Germany: A triumph
or a disaster?" Bärbel Heidebroek (President,
German Wind Energy Association), Dr. Susanna Zapreva (Member of the Board,
VERBUND AG, Chief Renewables Officer) and Dr. Tim Fischer (Global Executive
Director, Ramboll) on the future of the industry.
The role of
data centers will be led by Tobias Heyen (Chief Commercial Officer, ENGIE) and
Ginevra Guzzi (Director, Microsoft). In addition, the
Future of grid infrastructure and its sustainability with experts such as Ina
Kamps (COO, TenneT), Dr. Anne Bendzulla (COO Generation, ENERTRAG SE)
and Dr. Magnus Pielke (Managing Director, be.storaged GmbH), Dr. Tim Meyer
(consultant to the energy industry).
The crowning glory
The Dinner Lecture by Senator Dr. Anjes Tjarks (President of the
Ministry of Transport and Mobility Transition, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg), the
talks about how Hamburg will be shaped into the liveable city of tomorrow.
Miss
not the opportunity to be part of this momentous event! Enjoy
live music, first-class talks and the opportunity to connect with
like-minded people.
Tickets are
Available at www.thebluebeach.de. Questions about the
Ticketing and discount code for members BWE, WindEurope, EEHH, WAB and customers of wind-turbine.com and Navingo
under vincent@thebluebeach.de.
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