The World Energy Council (WEC) Netherlandsto is pleased to invite you to the Executive Event: The Value of the Energy Transition on Thursday, 7 May 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Royal Theatre in The Hague.
At this event, WEC Netherlands will unveil this year’s flagship report. Following the presentation of the report by Jan Willem Velthuijsen, we will engage in discussions with industry leaders such as Cindy Kroon (CEO, Vattenfall) and Yvette Lammers (Head of International Affairs Department and Grid Management, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate).
Remco de Boer, energy researcher and podcaster, is our moderator for this event. He will guide us through the discussions and connect the perspectives shared throughout the session.
Arend Jan Boekestijn, historian and political analyst, will contribute by offering perspectives that enrich the discussion and shed light on the economic implications of the current geopolitical shifts, broadening our understanding of the challenges we face.
| 09:00 |
Arrival and registration |
| 09:30 |
Opening and welcome
- Jeroen van Hoof – Chair WEC Netherlands
- Remco de Boer – Energy researcher and podcaster
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| 09:40 |
Presentation and key findings
- Jan Willem Velthuijsen – Co-author report
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| 10:15 |
Panel discussion
- Paul Nillesen – EU&R Industry Leader, PwC Netherlands
- Cindy Kroon – CEO, Vattenfall Netherlands
- Yvette Lammers – Head of the International Affairs Department and Head of Grid Management, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate
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| 11:05 |
Coffee break |
| 11:25 |
Additional perspectives
- Jan Boekestijn – historian and political analyst
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| 12:10 |
Wrap-up and closing |
| 12:15 |
Networking lunch |
| 13:00 |
End of event |
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Secure your place by registering here
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The report builds on the report of 2025, which presented the challenges faced by energy-intensive industries in Northwest Europe due to high energy costs and explored the potential consequences of staying in the region or relocating to lower-cost areas.
This year’s report shows that, in today’s context, sustainable interventions in the energy system and wider energy transition can deliver multiple objectives simultaneously — including competitiveness and strategic autonomy. It emphasises that continuing the energy transition is not only feasible, but also essential. By presenting these insights, the report aims to inform the strategic discussion on the future of industry in Northwest Europe. |
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