Austrian Energy Day 2025

Join Austria’s leading energy stakeholders for a day of in-depth discussion, insight, and strategic foresight into the future of the country’s power market. This year’s event focuses on market design reform, system integration challenges, price volatility, and the emerging role of new technologies in reshaping the Austrian and broader European energy landscape.

Key topics we'll explore

Market design makeover

Austria’s new Electricity Law (ElWG) marks a fundamental overhaul in electricity market design. Hear directly from Benedikt Ennser, Acting Director General at the Federal Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, on the legislative vision shaping the next decade.

Austria in a changing Europe

Bernhard Painz, Executive Board Member at AGGM, explores Austria’s evolving position within Europe’s integrated energy system.

Grid pressure & resilience

TSOs are under pressure - this session dives into the impacts of generation intermittency and congested cross-border flows.

Price trends and volatility

Explore the impacts of market volatility and negative pricing trends with David Attlmayr of Thema Consulting, and understand how battery storage is unlocking new layers of market value.

Winter preparedness & future demand
Nathalie Gerl from LSEG provides a detailed winter power outlook, while other experts spotlight the energy demands of Austria’s growing data center ecosystem and its implications for national grid planning.

Read more about the programme here.

Evening networking dinner cruise

As the day concludes, step aboard for a memorable evening cruise along the Danube. This is your chance to build connections, reflect on the day’s discussions, and enjoy the evening with industry peers against the backdrop of Vienna’s riverside charm.