Wednesday, 6 November 2024
9:00 - 10:00
gathering and registration of participants
10:00 - 11:30
1st Thematic Section: ENERGY AND POWER INDUSTRY, ENERGY ECONOMY
• introductory word from the Organizer
• welcome speeches, introductory and invited lectures of representatives of patrons and co-organizers on the following topics:
- actual state of the capital energy and power projects
- energy, climate and low carbon strategies
- energy transition in Croatia, Europe and the world
- lessons and experience for the energy and power industry of the future
lecturers:
dr. sc. Julije DOMAC, North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency, Zagreb
11:30 - 12:00
coffee break by
12:00 - 14:00
2nd. Thematic Section: ENERGY AND PROCESS PLANTS
• presentations and one-on-one interviews on the following topics:
- new technologies and solutions from the leading energy and power equipment manufacturers
- environmental protection and energy and power plants
- financing, design and build of the energy and process plants
- good practice examples and experience from management and control of energy and process plants
• discussion about three decades of the Conference organization and Croatian power & energy industry development
discussion participants:
Željko DORIĆ, dipl. ing., Split
mr. sc. Damir KOPJAR, Sisak
Tomislav MAGIĆ, univ. bacc. ing. el., MI-MARIS d.o.o., Ivanić Grad
prof. dr. sc. Srećko ŠVAIĆ, Zagreb
14:00 - 15:00
lunch
15:00 - 16:30
3rd Thematic Section: NEW CHALLENGES FACING ENERGY SYSTEMS
• introductory presentations
• round table - discussion on the following topics:
- integration of renewables in energy systems
- regulation and management of energy systems in new circumstances
- new services and business opportunities on energy markets
- further developments of energy systems and markets
expected participants: representatives of agreggators and services vendors, system and market operators
20:00
social programme
Thursday, 7 November 2024
10:00 - 11:30
4th Thematic Section: ENERGY MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
• introductory and invited lectures
lecturers:
Boris MILJAVAC, Siemens Energy d.o.o., Zagreb
Dean SMOLAR, dipl. ing., DSM, Croatian Green Building Council, Zagreb
• presentations and one-on-one interviews on the following topics:
- new technologies and modern solutins in energy and process plants
- water, fuel and lubricants
- maintenance, repair and services of energy and process plants
- management, regulation and automatization
• discussion
11:30 - 12:00
coffee break
12:00 - 13:30
5th Thematic Section: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY RENEWALS
• presentations and one-on-one interviews on the following topics:
- thermotechnology (HVAC), cogeneration and trigenerationn
- legislative framework of energy efficiency and energy management
- possibilities for project financing
- the most interesting implemented projects in energy and power plants, industry and buildings
• discussion
13:30 - 14:30
lunch
14:30 - 15:30
6th Thematic Section: FUTURE OF DESIGN, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
• introductory presentations
• round table - discussions on the following topics:
- digitalization, AI, BIM, predictive maintenance, Facility Management, etc. in energy and power plants, buildings and industry
- implementation of the new technologies and tools for design, management and maintenance
- possible solutions for a labour market crisis
- the most interesting examples from the practice
expected participants: representatives from the solutions and services vendors, equipment manufacturers, designers and maintenance managers and professional associations
20:00
social programme
16:00 - 17:30
Workshop: NEW TECHNOLOGIES - NO PROBLEM
• workshop on the following topics: new solutions, technologies and tools in design, management and maintenance
expected participants: representatives of the service and solutions vendors
A separate application is needed for participation.
Friday, 8 November 2024
10:00 - 11:30
International Forum on Renewable Energy Sources - 7th Thematic Section: A FRAMEWORK FOR RENEWABLES
• introductory and invited lectures:
NEW TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN DEVELOPMENT OF CROATIAN ENERGY AND POWER INDUSTRY
prof. dr. sc. Nela VLAHINIĆ, XEnergy - Network for Promotion of Women in Energy Transition, Zagreb
HYDROGEN IN CROATIA - WHEN IT WILL FINALLY COME?
prof. emer. Frano BARBIR, Croatian Hydrogen Association, Split
• presentations and one-on-one interviews on the following topics:
- present state, legislative framework, plans and strategies for renewables implementation
- incentives for renewables implementation, market and financing of the projects
- inovative solutions from the world leading equipment manufacturers
- the most interesting implemented projects
• presentation of a Special Award for an Extremely Valuable Contribution to the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources
• discussion
11:30 - 12:00
coffee break
12:00 - 13:30
International Forum on Renewable Energy Sources - 8th. Thematic Section: THE FUTURE IS RENEWABLE
• presentations and one-on-one interviews on the following topics:
- solar energy (solar thermal systems, PV plants, passive use)
- wind energy, hydroenergy, energy from biomass, biogas and waste
- heat pumps and geothermal energy
- smart grids and energy storage solutions
• discussion
13:30 - 14:30
lunch
14:30 - 15:30
International Forum on Renewable Energy Sources - 9th. Thematic Section: HYDROGEN - ENERGY FOR TOMORROW
• round table - discussion on the following topics:
- present state and further development of the hydrogen energy economy
- hydrogen use in energy and power plants, industry and transport
- hydrogen rainbow or hydrogen sources
- examples from the use and experience from Europe and the world
expected participants: representatives of the professional associations, higher education institutions and institutes and specialized companies
15:30
final word from the Organizer
Napomena:
The final Programme will be determined by the Organizer and Scientific-Technical Committee, on the basis of the received applications for presentation (titles and summaries of papers).
The Programme will be prepared no later than a week before the Conference.