Austrian Energy Day 2026

Montel and EXAA welcome you to Vienna 10 September for the Austrian Energy Day.

Register for Austrian Energy Day 2026

What is Austrian Energy Day?

Austrian Energy Day provides in-depth insight into the most critical developments shaping the Austrian energy market. The event brings together expert presentations, timely discussions, and opportunities to ask key questions about Austria's evolving energy landscape.

Following the full-day conference, we invite you to join the networking and dinner reception, giving you the opportunity to relax, enjoy the evening, and connect with fellow industry peers.

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09:00–09:30 Registration & coffee

09:30–09:40 Welcome & opening remarks

Morten Hegna and Christian Driessen, Montel

Session 1: The Big Picture: Austria's energy transition in a changing Europe

09:40–10:05 Securing the energy system: Hybrid threats, cybersecurity and blackout preparedness

Tobias Federico, Chief Analyst, Montel

10:05–10:35 Austria's energy prices in light of climate change, international conflicts, regulation etc

Sebastian Braun, Head of Power and Energy Analytics, Icis

10:35–11:05 Electrification and industrial competitiveness: Can Austrian industry compete?

Lukas Pataky, Head of Group Procurement – Energy, Wienerberger

11:05–11:40 Coffee break

Session 2: Austria in a changing Central European energy system

11:40–12:05 Austria after Russian gas: How Central European gas markets have changed

Christoph Zehetner, Head of Consulting, Inercomp

12:05–12:30 Heatwaves, droughts and weather volatility: How climate extremes are reshaping Central European energy markets

Mark Stephens-Row, Client Engagement Manager, AtmosphericG2

12:30–14:00 Lunch

Session 3: Keeping the lights on: Hydro, storage and system flexibility

14:00–14:25 Hydro outlook 2026/27: Reservoir levels, weather risks and the market balance for next winter

Xiulan He, Senior Power Analyst, LSEG

14:25–14:50 Austria’s hydro, Europe’s weather: National choices in an interconnected, uncertain & weather-dependent market

Ksenia Tolstrup, Director, Magnus Energy

14:50–15:10 One year after ElWG: Has BESS lived up to expectations?

Boris Šešlija, Business Development Manager, HUAWEI

15:10-15:40 Panel: Grid connection boom: Can DSOs keep up?

Moderated by Nathan Witkop, Montel News

Alexander Schultmeyer, General Counsel, Blackvolt Energy
Ksenia Tolstrup, Director, Magnus Energy
Christoph Zehetner, Head of Consulting, Inercomp

15:40 - 16:10 Coffee break

Session 4: Market outlook: Carbon, capacity and cross-border risk

16:10–16:30 EU ETS Outlook: Carbon Prices, Competitiveness and Investment

Egis Bershani, Senior Manager, Advisory, ClearBlue Markets

16:30–16:50 JAO transmission rights auctions: towards Long Term Flow-Based Allocation

Vincent Thevenin, Market Manager, Analytics, Montel

17:00 Concluding words

17:00 - 21:30 Networking dinner reception: Altia Restaurant at Meliá Vienna

Speakers

Tobias Federico

Chief Analyst, Montel

Ksenia Tolstrup

Director, Magnus Energy

Sebastian Braun

Head of Power and Energy Analytics, Icis

Lukas Pataky

Head of Group Procurement – Energy, Wienerberger

Christoph Zehetner

Head of Consulting, Inercomp

Mark Stephens-Row

Client Engagement Manager, AtmosphericG2

Xiulan He

Senior Power Analyst, LSEG

Boris Šešlija

Business Development Manager, HUAWEI

Alexander Schultmeyer

General Counsel, Blackvolt Energy

Egis Bershani

Senior Manager, Advisory, ClearBlue Markets

Vincent Thevenin

Market Manager, Analytics, Montel