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Show mePlease join us for the 2026 Paris Energy Academy, our flagship annual seminar dedicated to driving innovation and shaping the future of the energy sector.
The Paris Energy Academy brings together an exceptional panel of industry leaders, key sponsors, investment funds and financial institutions for inspiring discussions on the forces transforming the current renewable energy landscape in tomorrow’s businesses.
Through expert led panels, operational case study and strategic discussions, participants gain clear, actionable insights to successfully steer their businesses in a rapidly evolving market.
From cutting-edge perspectives to powerful networking, the Paris Energy Academy is your gateway to the energy market.
When and where
08:30 - 16:30 CEST
Guest
Adrien Appere
Directeur du Développement
Uniper
Emmanuel Boulan
M&A Investment Manager - Renewable Energy
Voltalia
Joseph Fonio,
Country Chairman / President
RWE Renewables
Leslie Lentner
Head of Legal for Procurement, Construction, Operation & Insurance
Qenergy
Anatole Peny
Administrative Magistrate
CAA of Paris
Johan Poujol
General Manager – Latitude Solaire / Chargé de missions Direction
GenSun
Élodie Saillard
Responsable juridique et affaires institutionnelles
Syndicat des énergies renouvelables
Nicolas Smadja
Directeur juridique
ERG France
Gregory Travaini
Chief Legal Officer, Head of Legal Transversal (Supply & Energy Management)
Engie Global Markets
Nadiya Vargola
Head BESS Business Development
Alpiq
Our specialists
Melissa Benalouane
Associate, Pinsent Masons
Charles Bressant
Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons
Camille Chiari
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Eran Chvika
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Aurélia de Viry
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Noëlle Fajardy
Associate , Pinsent Masons
Léa Fournier
Associate, Pinsent Masons
Frédéric Gillion
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Julia Maguire
Partner, Global Sector Head, Energy, Pinsent Masons
Annabelle Richard
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Sibylle Schumacher
Partner, Co-lead of Litigation, Regulatory & Tax, Pinsent Masons
Ileana Smeureanu
Legal Director, Pinsent Masons
Sylvia Tonova
Partner, Co-head of International Arbitration and ISDS, Pinsent Masons
Melina Wolman
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Programme
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08:30 |
Registration & Coffee |
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09:10 |
Welcome and Introduction
Julia Maguire, Partner, Global Sector Head, Energy Eran Chvika, Partner, Pinsent Masons |
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09:30 |
Opportunities in Renewable-Powered Data Centers: Financing the Next Wave of Digital Infrastructure |
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10:10 |
Coffee Break and Networking |
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10:50 |
Renewable Energy key developments in the first quarter of 2026 and key challenges |
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11:30 |
Optimizing Collaboration between EPC Contractors and Developers: Aligned for Success Leslie Lentner, Team Lead Legal Procurement, Construction & Operation, QEnergy |
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12:10 |
Lunch |
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13:50 |
Powering Battery Energy Storage Systems Partnerships: Co-Development Models Driving Success |
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14:30 |
Curtailment & Negative Prices: Navigating Wind Farms, New Challenges Nicolas Smadja, Head of Legal, ERG France |
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15:10 |
Coffee Break and Networking |
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15:40 |
Electricity Price Volatility and Renewable Energy Disputes: Legal Perspectives and Strategic Solutions Gregory Travaini, Chief Legal Officer / Head of Legal Transversal (Supply & Energy Management), Engie Global Markets Ileana Smeureanu, Legal Director, Pinsent Masons |
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16:20 |
Conclusion - Closing remarks |
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16:30 |
Event close |
