Engineering the Future of Electricity
FEST brings together utility-scale energy project developers, asset owners and operators, TSO and DSO experts responsible for connecting new generation to the grid and integrating it into the power system, and the OEMs and technology providers enabling this transition.
WHAT IS FEST?
A systems integration conference for utility-scale renewable energy.
FEST – Future Electricity Systems & Technologies is a one-day technical conference focused on the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects and the electricity systems required to integrate them.
As CEE region accelerates the deployment of solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, battery energy storage and new nuclear baseload, the energy transition depends on both project delivery and grid integration.
FEST brings these two worlds together by connecting renewable developers, TSOs, DSOs, utilities, EPCs, OEMs, engineering firms, and technology providers to share real project experience and technical solutions.
FEST is where renewable energy projects meet the electricity system.
COMPANIES TRUSTING OUR EXPERTISE INCLUDE
Building renewable energy is only half the challenge
Europe is rapidly building utility-scale renewable energy projects,
but these assets must also be connected, integrated, and operated
within increasingly complex electricity networks.
Renewable Energy Projects
- Utility-scale solar PV
- Onshore wind
- Offshore wind
- Hybrid renewable projects
- Co-located and standalone BESS
- Grid code compliance
- Grid connection
- Project delivery
Electricity Systems
- System integration
- Grid stability
- Flexibility
- Transmission & distribution
- Digital substations
- AI & digital technologies
- Cybersecurity
- Future electricity networks
From Renewable Projects to Grid Integration
CEE region is rapidly building utility-scale renewable energy projects – but these assets must also be connected, integrated, and operated within increasingly complex electricity networks.
The programme follows the complete journey of modern renewable energy projects – from planning and development through grid connection and long-term operation.
For System Operators
- Grid stability under high renewable penetration
- Managing congestion and real-time balancing
- Protection, control, and operational resilience
- Integration of inverter-based resources
- Digitalisation of transmission and distribution networks
For IPPs & Developers
- Grid connection constraints and interconnection studies
- Curtailment risk and revenue uncertainty
- Designing hybrid renewable + storage projects
- Optimising project bankability under grid limitations
- Navigating evolving flexibility and market signals
Who Attends
FEST is designed for engineers, technical specialists, project managers, and decision-makers involved in both renewable energy development and electricity system operation.
FEST attendees are responsible for planning, connecting, building and operating Europe’s renewable energy and electricity infrastructure projects.
Attendees include:
- Transmission System Operators (TSOs)
- Distribution System Operators (DSOs)
- Utilities and power producers
- Solar PV developers
- Onshore and offshore wind developers
- Battery storage developers
- Nuclear developers
- EPC contractors
- OEMs and technology providers
- Engineering consultancies
- Independent power producers (IPPs)
Typical job titles include:
- Grid Connection Manager
- Head of System Planning
- Power System Engineer
- Network Operations Engineer
- Procurement Manager
- Renewable Project Development Manager
- Head of Grid Integration
- BESS Project Manager
- Transmission Planning Engineer
- Head of Asset Management
- Electrical Engineering Lead
TESTIMONIALS
Great line-up of speakers, very interesting panels and excellent networking throughout with diverse stakeholders. Our team made a number of good contacts and we are sure to be here again next year. Head of Investments Renewables, KNESS
A valuable opportunity to gain fresh insight into region’s energy landscape. Even more importantly, I had the chance to meet key industry players and start building new relationships. Head of Business Development, SOLARPORT
It was our first event with The Voice of Renewables. Very well organised and with ample networking time. Great participation numbers allowed our team to network with different companies and understand the energy space. Head of Solar and Energy Storage, 4P RENEWABLES
Partnership Opportunities at FEST
Put your company at the centre of Europe’s renewable energy and grid integration market.
FEST gives sponsors direct access to the engineers, project developers, and system operators responsible for delivering and integrating Europe’s next generation of renewable energy projects.
Whether your goal is thought leadership, lead generation, product launches, or strengthening customer relationships, sponsorship packages provide speaking opportunities, exhibition space, networking, and year-round visibility to help you engage with the right audience.
FEST – Future Electricity Systems & Technologies CEE Conference & Exhibition takes place on 22 October 2026 at the Gromada Hotel in Warsaw.
The conference examines the technical challenges of integrating renewable generation, inverter-based resources, energy storage, flexibility services, cybersecurity and digital substations, digital twins and AI-enabled grid management while maintaining grid stability, reliability and resilience. The exhibition showcases the most innovative solutions designed to help electricity system operators, utilities and network owners address the evolving challenges of planning, building, operating, maintaining and securing modern power systems.
Over 150 participants are expected to take part, including experts from regional TSOs, DSOs, energy generators, IPPs, grid planners, project developers and EPCs, system engineers, OEMs, technology providers, and consultants shaping the future of power systems.
FEST CEE is part of the Future Electricity Systems & Technologies conference series organised by The Voice of Renewables across Europe.
CEE edition of the FEST – Future Electricity Systems & Technologies conference and exhibition takes place on 22 October 2026 in Warsaw.
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About The Voice of Renewables
Established in 2008, The Voice of Renewables is the independent industry media platform behind FEST, Hydrogen Connections and Power & Money conference series focused on the technologies, engineering challenges, financing and system-level changes shaping the future of electricity in Europe.
We publish interviews, technical insights, and industry analysis across grid integration, system stability, flexibility, digitalisation and clean power technologies.
Through editorial content, newsletters and event coverage, The Voice of Renewables connects engineers, utilities, developers and technology providers throughout the year – not just at events.
For FEST partners, it provides a continuous platform for visibility, thought leadership and technical engagement beyond the conference itself.
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