This summit brings together leading industry executives, technical experts, and key stakeholders to discuss the evolution of power generation, grid expansion, energy security and digitalisation required for the large increase in power demand for the electrification of industrial processes, hyperscale data centers and sustainable transportation.

Delegates have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive visit of Nexans’ Stella Nova plant, offering a unique insight into the state-of-the-art and sustainable production of superconducting systems and cryogenic technologies.

Register today to engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain critical market intelligence and strengthen industry connections to meet the future requirements of wire and cable manufacturing and uses.

Gain Expert Insights

Hear from global industry leaders and technical specialists on the latest market trends, regulatory developments, and sustainability initiatives.

Strategic Networking

Connect with senior executives, TSOs, DNOs, and key decision-makers from across the wire and cable value chain.

Exclusive Site Visit

Join a guided tour of the Nexans Stella Nova, Nexans new Centre of Excellence located in Hanover, dedicated to machines, cryogenics, and superconductivity - with over 70 years of expertise.

Wire and Cable Market Outlook

• Analysis of the European grid infrastructure and electricity systems
• Forecasting the impact of data processing, electrification and digitalisation on power transmission
• Analysis of European wire and cable manufacturing capacity

Raw Materials Market Dynamics

• Supply security: overcoming fragmented trade policies to access critical materials needed for the increasingly technologically advanced cable solutions
• Copper and aluminium wirerod demand: cabling solutions and reasons for metal substitution
• Overview of polymers markets, their application for wire and cable production

Smarter, Greener and More Sustainable Cable Manufacturing

Recycling, scrap quality and polymer/ metal certification

Sustainability beyond materials: LCA, EPD and ESG product disclosure

Technology and labour: digitalisation, AI and workforce challenges as the production of more sophisticated cables ramps up

Grid Expansion

• Impact of de-globalisation: energy decoupling and security to support grid expansion
• Submarine grids and cabling development
• Forecasting the uptake of Supercondutors and DC grid infrastructure in medium and long term

Grid Infrastructure: Project Finance and Execution

• How pricing estimate and contract models affect bankability and delivery of grid
• Assessing risks: changing policies, supplier concentration, counterparty risk in long term agreements
• The impact of tariffs, quota and other de-globalisation measures on project timelines and procurement strategies

Power Generation and Consumption

• EU sustainability policy and green taxonomy
• Forecasting energy production and transmission to support the electrification of the economy
• Analysis of wire and cable evolution and infrastructure for EVs
• The role of hyperscalers: development of sustainable wire cable solutions for data centres to compete for limited grid capacity

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Contact:

Hamish Mackinnon
Senior Account Executive
T: +44 20 7903 2134
E: [email protected]