THE BLUE BEACH 2026: Partnerships for an indispensable dialogue on the systemic energy transition

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.