The Energy Exchange 2025

October 9, 2025, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Utrecht

Energy and Utilities

The energy transition is accelerating – are you ready to lead the change?

Join us for The Energy Exchange, Shaping the Future of Energy — Together, where the urgent need to confront the energy transition head-on takes center stage. With the clock ticking on climate goals, this premier gathering of leaders, innovators, and experts is a critical platform to drive action now.

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Why You Should Attend

At the Highberg Energy Exchange we bring together innovators, leaders, and changemakers from across the energy sector for an afternoon of inspiration, practical insights, and powerful conversations.

Whether you're shaping strategy, leading implementation, or driving innovation, this event will give you the tools and network to make real impact.

Through keynotes, action-based workshops, and an open panel discussion, you’ll gain deep insights into navigating large-scale change, fostering cultural shifts, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Walk away with actionable plans to transform strategies into reality and lead the charge toward a sustainable energy future.

This event is for leaders, innovators and knowledge workers operating in energy and all associated industries looking to make actionable change across varied stakeholders. It is for those who know change can be made by communicating, implementing transformations big and small and working together. Hosted by Highberg.

Don’t miss your chance to make a difference. Register down below!

Keynote Speakers - more to be announced

Erik Lücke | Rabobank
Eric Lücke is Head of Sustainability at Rabobank. The energy transition is one of the bank’s key strategic themes and Eric monitors developments in the sector both from a distance and with sharp insight. From his independent position, he offers a clear outside-in perspective; where are the friction points, what does work, and what could the sector do smarter and better to truly accelerate progress?

Breakout sessions hosted by Highberg and special guests to be announced

From Strategy to Implementation: Guiding large-scale change | by Bob Verstraten

Explore how to translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives. Discover practical methodologies, such as agile portfolio management, to drive implementation. The discussion will also cover fostering a mindset shift within your organization to embrace large-scale change.

Culture Change and Leadership: The human side of the energy transition | by Marijke ten Have

Learn how to cultivate an organizational culture that embraces significant challenges and ensures engagement and support across all levels. We will delve into change management strategies that empower internal advisors to promote a sustainable mindset and help leaders set a compelling transformation vision.

Innovation & Technology: Tools you can implement today |

Examine how data and AI can accelerate decision making within your organization. Explore project management tools that empower internal advisors to expedite the energy transition and discover innovative technologies that can immediately contribute to energy savings and sustainability efforts.

Scarce Resources: De systeem kraak | by Sjoerd Hogenbirk

Dive into the critical challenge of scarce resources within the energy transition. We will explore the "systeem kraak" how organizations can break the wheel, which is essential to unlock progress and get the Netherlands moving forward in the energy, housing, and mobility branch.

Panel Discussion: Let’s Talk

We'll end with an engaging panel discussion featuring all speakers and participants. Ask questions, share your perspective, and connect with leading voices in the energy space.

This is your chance to help shape the future of energy. Learn from the best, engage in real conversations, and connect with peers who are just as driven to make a difference.