Electric grids at a crossroad – how do electric grids need to evolve for our sustainable, secure, stable future.
Monday, 22 September 2025
 
Electric grids need to adapt to the rapid evolution of methods of electricity supply, storage, and consumption. Long-term investments in distribution grids – often with lifespans of 40–60 years – require strategic foresight to ensure resilience, flexibility, and sustainability. Now that the complexities of electrification are increasingly apparent, it is more important than ever to learn from the perspectives of industry insiders.                                                          
Join the discussion to gain unique insights from those directly involved in shaping and operating our electric systems. We will cover the following topics: 

• The present and the future of distribution grid planning

• Technical and political challenges, bottlenecks and solutions for long term grid planning

• Fitting clean electricity in the grid – lessons learned

Speakers

	Dr. Lukas Küng CEO Primeo Netz AG  Lukas is CEO of Primeo Netz, a company of the Basel’s utility company Primeo. His organization is responsible for securing power supply during energy shortages. Lukas brings 25 years of experience in electrical distribution networks. He holds a Master and PhD Study at ETH Zürich in electrical Machines for cars. Primeo is part of the association of the swiss energy companies.
	Sean Smart, GEMBA15 Group COO, Swiss Solar Group AG  Sean is passionate about clean energy and connecting strategy to operational impact. Helping build a group of Swiss solar installers since 2023, his 20-year career also covers HV transmission lines, selling oil to power stations, and a search fund acquisition in Bern. A Kiwi Mechanical Engineer, he has held leadership roles in Europe and Asia.
	Marco Montefiori, MBA’05J President, INSEAD Energy Club Switzerland  Marco brings over 30 years of professional experience spanning from startups, as founder, board member 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 the author of “Energy Citizenship: the energy-power equation explained”.

Programme 
18:00 Welcome
18:10 Presentation Begins
18:40 Q&A session
19:00 Cocktail dinatoire & Networking
 
Key Facts
When: Monday, 22 September 2025, 18:00
Where: c/o IG Bank Paradeplatz 4, 8001 Zürich
Tickets: CHF 40 NAA Members (paid-up) // CHF 50 Alumni non-members

Registration: https://infomaniak.events/en-ch/conferences/electric-grids-at-a-crossroad/b84bf325-8f34-41d6-9e02-fa275b757a2e/event/1494851

 

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Marco Montefiori, MBA ‘05J, Energy Club President

events@insead.ch