SGTech Week (Smart Grid Technical Forum) 2025

Tõnn Arro is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the energy sector. Currently, he serves as the Project Manager for Grid Flexibility Services at 2025 Elektrilevi OÜ in Estonia. Prior to this role, Tonn spent four years at Skeleton Technologies, where he contributed to the development of supercapacitor and battery-based energy storage solutions.

Louise ORIOL is an expert in electricity system regulation and economics. She joined RTE in 2018, first as project manager for renewables and storage integration for real-time balancing and network congestion management, then, from 2022 to 2024, as an advisor to the New Flexibilities for the Electricity System Director.

Marie has long-standing experience in electricity and gas market development, energy data utilization, renewable energy integration, and balance management services for energy systems.

Christian Hewicker has 25 years of experience with the design, operation and regulation of European electricity and gas markets, focusing on system flexibility and the integration of renewable energies.

Experienced Business Development Expert in the power sector with strong expertise in Network Codes compliance, grid connection processes, and market integration of renewable assets.

Jeff Kartanegara is a civil engineer and Program Manager at Alliander, one of the Netherlands’ largest grid operators. He now develops scalable, market-driven solutions to grid congestion.

Andri Viðar Kristmannsson is an electrical power engineer. Since 2023, Andri has served as a Development Specialist, focusing on network planning and analysis and supporting the adoption of emerging technologies such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Ádám Tóth is a seasoned electrical engineer with 15 years of experience in energy and automotive industries. Currently leading Network Innovation and Funding Management at E.ON.

Senior Principal at AFRY Management Consulting, Yasmine Assef supports clients on their decision-making in the field of energy transition, with a focus on decarbonized transport, e-mobility and energy flexibility.

Dr Roya Ahmadi is Innovation Programme Manager at NESO for Volta, with over a decade of international experience across academia and industry. Roya specialises in applying AI to enhance operational decision-making and system design.

Mihai PAUN is appointed member in the Supervisory Board of CNTEE TRANSELECTRICA SA since April 2022, acquiring this position with over 35 years’ experience in the European and national energy industry.

Arthur is Head of Infrastructure and Technology in BnM where he oversees a development portfolio of thermal generation, offshore wind, battery and flexible grid supporting technologies in addition to optimising grid connection infrastructure to unlock the potential of BnM’s renewable pipeline. Prior to BnM, he worked for 15 years with EirGrid, the Irish Transmission System Operator, across a range of roles in power system planning, operations, commercial and infrastructure delivery.

Dr. Michael Weixelbraun studied electrical engineering at the Technical Universities of Vienna and Graz. Since October 2024, he has been Managing Director of BE Energy GmbH.

Kristofer Fröjd is Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Ellevio, where he leads corporate strategy, new business development, M&A, and innovation initiatives.

Experienced manager and expert in the power sector. Responsible for driving innovation, research, and development initiatives, with a focus on smart grids, digital twins, and e-mobility.