CITE25 programme
Programme of the fourth edition, held on 23 October 2025 at the Baluarte Conference Centre and Auditorium in Pamplona.
Wednesday 22
CITE25 welcome dinner
The dinner will end at 10:30 pm.
Thursday 23
Institutional Opening
- María Chivite President of the Chartered Community of Navarre
- Jordi Hereu Minister of Industry and Tourism. Government of Spain
Wind Energy CEOs Session
(English. Simultaneous translation service.)
The wind energy sector has proven to hold significant industrial, strategic, and energy value. However, despite the ambitious plans of various states, the industry faces major challenges. Auctions, tariffs, Chinese competition, and the permitting process are some of the current issues that will be discussed at the table.
- José Luis Blanco CEO. Nordex Group
- Torsten Tiefel CEO. Silbitz Group GmbH
- Michael Larsen CEO. SM Industries
- Adolfo Rebollo CEO. Ingeteam
- Brian Gaylord Principal Analyst. Wood Mackenzie
International Experiences in Building a Renewable Value Chain
(English. Simultaneous translation service.)
The US, India, and Brazil are some of the countries that have developed specific legislation to encourage local manufacturing and strengthen the renewable value chain. Is Europe, with its NZIA, up to the task? What can we learn from other experiences?
- Mike Carr Executive Director of Solar Energy Manufacturers of America (SEMA)
- Ruben Davis Senior Policy Officer. Cleantech for Europe
- Silvia Gavorníková Head of Export Credits and Competition Division. OECD
- Iker Chasco Managing Director. Enercluster
Coffee break
CEOs Panel – Project Development in an Uncertain Environment
Zero or even negative prices at certain times of the day, increasing curtailments, permitting challenges, stagnant demand… the outlook for developers does not seem very promising. Are these temporary or structural problems? What opportunities exist in the medium and long term? What regulations are missing? How can incentives for local production be reconciled with the pursuit of profitability in projects?
- Arantza Ezpeleta CEO. Acciona Energía
- João Costeira Executive Managing Director. Low Carbon Generation at Repsol
- Rocío Sicre General Manager Spain. EDP Renewables
- Kiko Maza Communications Director. Enercluster
CEOs Panel. PV & Storage
(English. Simultaneous translation service.)
Europe is trying to revive a strategic industry such as solar and battery manufacturing. Are the targets set realistic? Can we compete with the Chinese giant? What does the industry need to grow and become competitive?
- Hervé Amossé EVP. Saft Energy Storage Solutions
- Christoph Podewils Secretary General of the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC)
- Laurent Bodin Chief Commercial Officer. Holosolis
- Marc Rechter CEO. MCPV
- Edurne Zoco Head Technologies and Supply Chains, Energy Transition. S&P Global Commodity Insights
Lunch break
To choose from parallel sessions:
Sala Cámara
O&M (Operations & Maintenance)
Services are one of the fastest-growing and most profitable businesses. New technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, drones, and robots could revolutionise the sector. What are the challenges and opportunities for the industry? Are these new technologies here to replace the human factor? Are there professional profiles ready to meet this growth?
- Eduardo Medina CEO. RES
- Juan Otazu Production Director. Acciona Energía
- Javier Amelivia CEO Wind. Spie
- Elisa Manero President. AEMER
Sala Luneta
Energy Storage
(English. Simultaneous translation service.)
Energy storage is on everyone’s lips and seems to be the solution to almost all renewable integration challenges. But is storage really the answer to nearly everything? What is needed in Spain for the market to take off and become profitable? What can we learn from mature markets like the UK? Is there life beyond lithium-ion batteries? Can Europe aspire to lead this industry?
- Rodrigo Hartstein Head of Portfolio Management – Battery Energy Storage Systems. Siemens Energy
- Peer Piske Managing Partner. Alantra
- Susana Gómez Head of Renewable Energy. Nexus
- Will Broad Global Director of Policy and Market of Long Duration Storage Council (LDES)
- Eugenio Domínguez Vice-President. AEPIBAL
Sala Cámara
Green Hydrogen
Expectations around green hydrogen are becoming more moderate, and scenarios are increasingly realistic, though still promising. What can we expect from green hydrogen? In which applications is it competitive? What is the current landscape of manufacturers and technologies?
- Susana de Pablo Director General of Engineering, Technology, and Digitalisation. Enagás
- Carlos Ayuso Innovation Projects & Processes Director. Moeve
- Juan Peña Chief Corporate Business and Institutional Affairs Officer. Grupo Enhol
- Alan Ripa CEO. Acciona Plug
- Luis Solla CEO. Nordex Electrolyzers
- Antonio González Vice-President. Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2)
Sala Luneta
Renewable Integration into the Grid
The power grid is often one of the great forgotten pieces in the energy transition puzzle, yet its importance is crucial. Is it ready to integrate the current and planned renewable rollout? Greater interconnection or storage? What has the blackout changed?
- Alfredo García-Borreguero Managing Director Spain. Hitachi Energy
- Eduardo Pedrosa Managing Director Transmission & Distribution. Ingeteam
- José Manuel Pérez Regulation Director. EDP España
- Concha Sánchez General Director of System Operation. Red Eléctrica
- Héctor de Lama Technical Director. UNEF
Coffee break
Keynote
(English. Simultaneous translation service.)
Challenges and opportunities for the European renewable industry in the current geopolitical context.
- Yana Popkostova Founder of ECEGA
Institutional Closing
- Mikel Irujo Minister for Industry and for Ecological and Digital Business Transition. Government of Navarre
- Aitor Erquicia President. Enercluster