Energy sector companies gather in Vienna to discuss blockchain application in the Energy Sector

More than 50 professionals from energy companies are gathering in Vienna from April 10th to 11th for Blockchain and Smart Contracts: Transforming Energy Industry Forum to discuss blockchain application and ongoing digital transformation in the energy sector.
Blockchain has the potential to bring significant benefits and innovation and promise transparent, tamper-proof and secure systems that can enable novel business solutions, especially when combined with smart contracts. The blockchain is expected to lead to much more direct relationships between energy producers and consumers and to strengthen market participation opportunities for small energy providers and prosumers.
During the Forum the participants will understand the fundamentals of Blockchain technology; learn about current development, opportunities and challenges of Blockchain adoption in the energy industry; discuss the role of Blockchain in reducing carbon emissions; get the insights on current innovation trends and new business models; and discuss the role of Blockchain for local energy communities.
Some of 15 real-use case studies which will be presented include:
Lessons learned implementing the Blockchain – by IBM Global Business Services
Current Blockchain projects from PwC – by PwC Deutschland
Digital Class Assets and Multi-signature Counterparties on Blockchain – by NEM Africa
Decentralized Trading of Power. NEW 4.0 – by Ponton GmbH
What is still missing in the Blockchain ecosystem – by Enexis Groep
Blockchain in Practice to Enable Green Local Energy Communities – by Enervalis
Curtailment vs. Renewable Energy Certificates – by Sonnen GmbH
Regulatory obstructions and other challenges regarding Blockchain – by E-Control
The Forum is organized by BIS Group (Business Intelligence Services), an event production and management company based in Europe, specializing in organizing small-scale business meetings and forums. BIS Group supports and empowers progressive and forward-thinking companies with the best practices for today’s fast-changing market.
Save the date and join us on April 10-11 in Vienna!
Forum website
Venue: Das Reinisch Hotel – Vienna, Austria
Agenda | Registration
Contact person: Lina Kozina, Project Lead – Marketing