Dear Alumni, Dear Alumnae,

Join us for an exclusive Energy Dinner with Swissgrid in Zurich! Engage in a discussion on the pivotal role of the Swiss electricity grid in the energy transition, at national and international level. This intimate gathering – 30 guests only – promises enlightening learning and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out!

Electricity grid in transition: opportunities and challenges in the electricity supply chain
Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

The electrification of energy supply, coupled with the switch to intermittent sources, and the increase in demand, can only happen with an adequate national transmission and distribution system, and in coordination with the EU.

Emanuele and Marc will share their unique knowledge and insights on topics including:

· The electricity grid and the role of Swissgrid as Switzerland’s transmission system operator

· Challenges and drivers behind the next level of grid development

· The mechanics of grid planning

A paradigm shift: the key enabler of the energy transition.

Speakers

	Emanuele Colombo Senior Strategic Advisor to the Deputy CEO, Swissgrid AG Emanuele supports the development and implementation of the Electricity Market and Power System Operation & Development strategy at Swissgrid. He brings over 20 years of experience in the electricity market, with previous roles at Electricité de France and Réseau de Transport d’Electricité. Emanuele holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité and Politecnico di Milano, and pursued executive education at SDA Bocconi and IESE.
	Marc Vogel Senior Specialist Market & System Design, Swissgrid AG Marc Vogel heads the “Strategic Grid 2040” Project at Swissgrid. Previously he helped establishing energy trading at MVV Energie AG in Mannheim, shaping the liberalized German electricity market. In Switzerland, he first worked for Atel and, from 2005, in various functions for Swissgrid. Marc holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Karlsruhe.
	Marco Montefiori, MBA’05J President, INSEAD Energy Club Switzerland Marco brings over 30 years of professional experience spanning from startups, as founder, board mamber and investor; to large global private and governmental corporations in energy, as senior global energy executive, covering governance roles; and philanthropic organizations, as board member and founder. He is currently Managing Partner of Payflow Digital, a fintech startup.

Programme:
18:00: Welcome cocktail
18:30: Presentation begins
19:30: Presentation ends
19:31: Dinner & discussion begins
21:30: End of the event

Key Facts
When: Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 18:00-21:30 CET
Where: Haus zum Rüden, Limmatquai 42 8001 Zürich
Tickets : CHF 70 NAA Members (paid-up) // CHF 100 Alumni non-members and guests.
Registration: https://infomaniak.events/shop/7XJVhTHXkZ/

Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Marco Montefiori, MBA J05, President INSEAD Energy Club CH
events@insead.ch