2 Jun 2026
Prague
2 Jun 2026
Prague
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Registration & welcome coffee
Session 1
- Overview of global BESS deployment trends, current installed capacity and growth forecasts
- Key regional markets driving expansion
- Comparison of standalone vs. co-located storage projects
- Overview of the current state of the Czech BESS market
- Near-term deployment outlook
- Policy and regulatory framework: permitting, licensing, grid access, and market participation rules
Audience Q&A with speakers
After every block of two presentations, you will work on a practical case that helps you apply the insights just discussed. Using a fictive company that closely mirrors real-life conditions, these exercises allow you to test your newly acquired knowledge, deepen your understanding, and better connect theory to real-world decision-making.
Morning networking break
Session 2
- Introduction to battery energy storage technologies (with a focus on lithium-ion systems)
- Key technical differences between standalone and co-located storage configurations, and short-, medium-, and long-duration energy storage
- Explanation of the BESS supply chain and an overview of leading global players active in today’s market
- Core BESS design principles, including system sizing and power-to-energy ratios
- Charge and discharge strategies, cycling profiles, and their impact on performance and lifetime
- Key engineering considerations and common design trade-offs
Audience Q&A with speakers
After every block of two presentations, you will work on a practical case that helps you apply the insights just discussed. Using a fictive company that closely mirrors real-life conditions, these exercises allow you to test your newly acquired knowledge, deepen your understanding, and better connect theory to real-world decision-making.
Networking lunch break
Session 3
- What makes a BESS project bankable?
- Overview of financing options available in the Czech market
- Key considerations when structuring a BESS project and navigating the path to financial close
- Overview of the main revenue streams for BESS
- How BESS accesses and operates in frequency services and balancing markets
- Key factors influencing revenue predictability and risk
Audience Q&A with speakers
After every block of two presentations, you will work on a practical case that helps you apply the insights just discussed. Using a fictive company that closely mirrors real-life conditions, these exercises allow you to test your newly acquired knowledge, deepen your understanding, and better connect theory to real-world decision-making.
Afternoon networking break
Session 4
- Key aspects of BESS operations, including monitoring, dispatch, and performance management
- How optimization strategies influence revenues, battery health, and asset lifetime
- Common operational challenges and best practices for managing BESS assets over time
- The role of traders, aggregators and algorithms in maximising BESS value
- How trading strategies differ between day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets for BESS
- The impact of liquidity and price volatility on BESS trading outcomes
Audience Q&A with speakers
After every block of two presentations, you will work on a practical case that helps you apply the insights just discussed. Using a fictive company that closely mirrors real-life conditions, these exercises allow you to test your newly acquired knowledge, deepen your understanding, and better connect theory to real-world decision-making.
Networking drinks
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Flagship & Event Quality Lead
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Ward Schuuring
Business Development Team Lead
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