The energy transition requires smart, integrated solutions for managing decentralized generation, storage, conversion, and flexible use of energy. To exchange knowledge and showcase innovations in this field, the Smart Energy Hubs Conference 2025 will take place on 12 November 2025 in Enschede. This year’s theme for the conference is: “Unlocking robust, decarbonized energy systems.”
The conference is for researchers, businesses, business parks, municipalities, and consultants to exchange knowledge on the smart management of decentralized energy, including generation, storage, conversion, and flexible use. Smart Energy Hubs provides a framework and system vision for making energy systems for businesses, business parks, and residential areas fully sustainable. This framework also includes solutions for preventing grid congestion.
Program Highlights
- Keynote lecture by Henrik Lund (Aalborg University), one of Europe’s leading voices in sustainable energy planning and integration.
- High-level panel debate, chaired by Marjolein Bot, Program director System Integration Topsector Energie, with leading experts:
- Leonie Reins, Professor of Public Law and Sustainability, Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Alexander Savelkoul, Manager Innovation and Development, Enexis
- Erik ten Elshof, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
- Marc Leeuw, Senior Project Manager Energy and Technology, Oost NL
- Parallel sessions presenting the latest research and innovations.
- Special sessions by the Knowledge Platform Energy Hubs, Oost NL, and Learning Communities Systeemintegratie.
- Networking opportunities with key stakeholders from across the energy sector.
- Closing ceremony with awards for Best Presenter and Best Young Presenter, plus an opportunity for peer-reviewed publication in Energy, Sustainability & Society.
Call for Contributions
Are you working on innovative research or solutions for smart, integrated energy systems?
Submit your abstract by 14 September 2025.
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Conference website: Smart Energy Hubs Conference 2025
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The Smart Energy Hubs Conference builds on the success of the first edition in 2024 and promises to be a unique meeting point for everyone committed to building the energy system of the future.
The Smart Energy Hubs Conference 2025 is chaired by Yashar Hajimolana (University of Twente) and Richard van Leeuwen (Saxion), with Robert-Niels van Droffelaar (Conference Organization Team), in close collaboration with Topsector Energie and partners from across the Dutch energy system.
We look forward to welcoming you on 12 November 2025 in Enschede