The “Energy Systems of the Future” event is organised by INESC TEC to present a set of R&D solutions that will contribute to materialize the vision of energy systems with 100% renewable energy, through a combination of new technology, market schemes and intelligent computational solutions.

Additionally, a panel session composed by energy experts from industry and associations will discuss R&D challenges for the future energy systems.

Agenda

13:30-14:15: Registration and welcome

14:15-14:30: Opening – Portuguese Government representative

14:30-16:00 INESC TEC vision for the future energy system

• Power system with 100% renewable energy: the long wait… – João Peças Lopes (INESC TEC/ FEUP)
• Electrification of energy systems: There shall be only one. – Filipe Joel Soares (INESC TEC)
• Artificial intelligence in the energy sector: hype, hallelujah or outdated? – Ricardo Bessa (INESC TEC)
• Smart grid technologies for addressing societal challenges – Clara Gouveia (INESC TEC)
• The next revolution in the energy sector: buy and sell of energy! – José Villar (INESC TEC)

16:00-16:45: Coffee Break and TEC4ENERGY Exhibition

16:45-18:00 The future of energy systems by energy experts (moderator: Luís Seca, INESC TEC)

• Renewable energy: António Sá da Costa (EREF)
• Electrical grid: Aurélio Blanquet (EDP distribuição)
• Technology: – Ângelo Ramalho (EFACEC)
• Electricity markets: Jorge Vasconcelos (NEWES)
• Transmission system operator: Albino Marques (REN)
• Consumers - Isabel Oliveira (DECO)

18:00-18:15 Closing – Chairman of INESC TEC