Organised by

Hosted By

Jeroen van Hoof

Chairman – World Energy Council The Netherlands
PWC Global Energy, Utilities & Resources Industry Leader

Aad Groenenboom

Secretary - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Energy Consultant

Hans van Heijningen

Treasurer - World Energy Council The Netherlands
ex Shell/NAM

Cindy Kroon

Board Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Chief Commercial Officer Vattenfall NL

René Peters

Board Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Business Director Gas Technology TNO

Gitta Zaalberg

Board Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Manager Operations EBN

Marieke Abbink

Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
CEO New Energy Coalition

Bas Bakker

Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Sector head energy transition & circularity Europe Rabobank

Marcel Galjee

Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Managing Director HyCC

Susan Hansen

Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Global Head/Strategist Energy Transition Rabobank

Catrinus Jepma

Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Study's coordinator / Chairman HyDelta / New Energy Coalition

Marcel van de Kar

Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Global Director New Energies Vopak

Erik van Zalk

Member - World Energy Council The Netherlands
Regional Project Development Manager Siemens-Energy

Advisory Board

Allard Castelein

Advisory Board 26th World Energy Congress
CEO Port of Rotterdam

Maria van der Hoeven

Advisory Board 26th World Energy Congress
Former Minister Economic Affairs of the Netherlands

Gertjan Lankhorst

Advisory Board 26th World Energy Congress
CEO GasTerra

Jeroen van der Veer

Advisory Board 26th World Energy Congress
Former CEO Shell

Chantal Zeegers

Advisory Board 26th World Energy Congress
Vice Mayor Climate, Building and Housing of the Municipality of Rotterdam

"I’m honoured to be joining so many visionary female leaders at the 26th World Energy Congress as we come together from all regions and industries to build a brighter future for people and the planet."

Sara Akbar

Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Oilserv Kuwait

"We know that net zero is not enough and at ACCIONA we have a planet-positive strategy and the provision of renewable energy is at the heart of regeneration. It's a privilege to be part of the 26th World Energy Congress and its vision to redesign energy for people and the planet."

Rafael Mateo

Chief Executive Officer, ACCIONA Energía

"At Qcells, we are committed to delivering clean energy worldwide through our cutting-edge solar technology. I look forward to bringing the voice of solar and storage and our perspective on how to grow this promising industry to the 2024 World Energy Congress."

Dr Danielle Merfeld

EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer at Qcells

"As a proud Patron of the World Energy Council, I’m delighted to be part of the next World Energy Congress as together we harness our collective experience and solutions to build a net zero energy future."

Luc Remont

Chairman & CEO, Electricité de France (EDF)

"A just transition, for Africa, will not be possible without access to sustainable finance, the pursuit of economic development goals and the empowerment of women. The 2024 World Energy Congress will be a unique opportunity to accelerate energy transitions in Africa and beyond."

Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani

Chief Commercial Officer, Mixta Africa (ARM Group)