As President of EURELECTRIC, it is my great pleasure to invite you to Estoril, Portugal to participate in our Annual Convention and Conference this June. This high level event is a unique networking opportunity for European and international power sector executives as well as business stakeholders and partners alike.

Conference debates will focus on four distinct themes:

• The Value of Electrification
• Customers in a Digital and Electrified Society
• Beyond Utilities
• On the path to the 2050 Power System

Why is electrification key to achieving a fully decarbonised society? What does the race to deliver value to customers mean for utilities? Where do costs lie in a sharing economy? Which incentives should be in place to maintain a user pays approach? What is the sector landscape in 2050? These are just some of the items that will be tackled over the two day event by high-calibre speakers in a mix of keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions and live demonstrations of new and upcoming products and technologies.

As in the past, particular prominence will be given to the traditional student and industry awards as an integral part of the programme. A sideline exhibition will also complement the event with innovative projects on display. A number of social networking events are also foreseen over the two day period.

The EURELECTRIC Annual conference is kindly hosted by EDP, Portugal and is supported by our Business Associate members, Accenture (Gold sponsor), Pöyry (Silver sponsor) and Ormazabal (Bronze sponsor).

I look forward to welcoming you to Estoril!