Invitation to the 25th Czech energy congress: POWER IN MOTION – the power we need!

Invitation to the 25th Czech energy congress: POWER IN MOTION – the power we need!

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In two weeks, on 24 March 2026, the 25th edition of the prestigious energy congress, traditionally organised by Business Forum, will take place at the Grandium Hotel Prague in Prague. The gathering of senior executives, representatives of government, the regulator, technology suppliers and analysts will once again confirm its exceptional standing among key energy events.

The 25th edition comes at a time when the Czech energy sector is in the most dynamic phase of its modern history. The energy sector is no longer a stable, slowly evolving industry. Today, it is an environment where the generation mix, regulatory framework, market structure and consumer behaviour are all changing within a few years.

The main drivers of the transformation are decarbonization, decentralized generation and the growing digitalization of energy systems. This process requires a comprehensive transformation of the entire energy system, which depends on cooperation between energy companies, politicians, the regulator and consumers. Requirements for the planning, operation and regulation of energy infrastructure are changing, and the process requires an unprecedented volume of investment across the entire value chain – from generation through transmission and distribution to storage and flexibility. The key factor, however, is not only the absolute level of investment, but also its effective allocation, coordination and alignment with the long-term strategic objectives of the energy policies of the Czech state and the European Union. The state must provide investors with clear direction.

The energy system is under growing pressure: security of supply, resource adequacy and price stability must be carefully balanced, particularly at a time of rising geopolitical tensions.

The congress will focus expert discussion on key investment priorities, systemic changes and the role of individual technologies in the transformation of the Czech energy sector, with an emphasis on the operational realities of grids, long-term sustainability and security of supply.

Together with leading figures in the energy sector, we will discuss key questions for 2026 and beyond:

• What priorities will the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) set for the energy sector in the coming years?
• When will the notification of capacity mechanisms for gas-fired power plants be completed?
• What energy legislation still needs to be prepared or completed?
• What rules is the regulator preparing?
• What results have been achieved so far, and what are the next steps in transforming the district heating sector?
• How will the modernization of the electricity grid affect its management and operation?
• How is the transformation of the district heating sector progressing?
• What is the current situation six months after BESS connections became possible?
• Are Czech grids at risk of running out of connection capacity?
• Where is commercial flexibility headed in 2026, and how does it work abroad?
• Biomethane in Czechia: how is the sector doing, and what is in the pipeline?

Many questions remain open. The 25th Czech Energy Congress will offer answers, concrete solutions and the views of leaders in the Czech energy sector. Be part of the expert discussion that will shape the direction of the Czech and European energy sectors for the next decade.

The latest programme and registration details are available at: www.business-forum.cz.