Nearly 250 energy professionals convened in Bonn at the 2025 KISTERS Praxisforum to explore global trends and technological innovations within the energy sector. Over two days, participants experienced high-caliber keynotes and roughly fifty presentations covering metering, grid operations, IT security, and the latest KISTERS software solutions. Interactive sessions addressed Redispatch 2.0, the MaBiS Hub, flexibility management under EnWG §14a, and infrastructure roadmap developments, alongside robust networking opportunities at GOP Variete Theatre.
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Aachens KISTERS convenes 250 energy professionals at Bonn forum
Between May 21 and 22, 2025, the Aachen-based IT firm KISTERS hosted its annual Praxisforum in Bonn, welcoming nearly 250 utility professionals and energy enthusiasts. Attendees participated in keynote presentations, technical lectures, and panel discussions addressing market communication, metering, grid operations, sales strategies, power trading, and cybersecurity. The informative program was complemented by structured networking sessions and concluded each evening with an engaging cultural performance at the local GOP Variete-Theater.
Practical flexibility management insights bridge innovation and regulatory requirements
Nearly fifty technical presentations by industry specialists provided practical guidance on flexibility management under Section 14a of the German Energy Industry Act, detailed metering point operator requirements, and regulatory changes balancing innovation with compliance. Additional sessions covered the Redispatch 2.0 framework, MaBiS Hub integration, adaptive tariff model development, and strategic cloud-based system and data architecture approaches tailored to the evolving needs of suppliers, grid operators, and other energy market participants.
GERICS Keynote Launches Climate Adaptation Strategies For Energy Infrastructures
Prof. Dr. Daniela Jacob of the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) opened the conference with her keynote “Time to Act!?, outlining climate adaptation strategies and measures to enhance energy infrastructure resilience. Leon Bücher from B E T Consulting GmbH then unpacked the Solarspitzengesetz 2025, exploring processes for grid-responsive PV integration. Sebastian Winter of WEMAG Netz GmbH closed the session with proposals for optimizing renewable energy plant operations in areas with generation capacity.
Panel Discusses Metering To Control Rollouts Innovative Energy Solutions
During the inaugural panel “From Meter Rollout to Control Implementation,? industry experts convened to examine regulatory hurdles and technological approaches for modern energy infrastructures. The session addressed compliance requirements, intelligent device integration, and scalability considerations, highlighting the transition from basic metering to advanced grid management. Additionally, KISTERS customers presented Success Stories featuring real-world implementation examples, lessons learned during deployment, and actionable recommendations to optimize system performance and ensure operational resilience.
KISTERS Leaders Present Future German Energy Market Trends, Innovations
In their keynote, Dr. Markus Probst, Dr. Volker Bühner, and Thilo Wildeshaus, heads of the energy division at KISTERS Group, outlined anticipated shifts in the German energy landscape. They unveiled enhancements to their software suite, including advanced grid management modules, expanded data analytics capabilities, and strengthened IT security frameworks. The presenters also shared a strategic roadmap indicating future releases and developments aimed at boosting operational efficiency, compliance, and industry resilience.
Networking conversations forge valuable contacts before acrobatic evening show
Throughout the event participants engaged in networking sessions and one-on-one discussions that fostered professional connections enabling knowledge exchange beyond formal presentations. Interactive segments facilitated relationship building allowing attendees to share best practices challenges and innovations. In the evening guests gathered at the GOP Variete Theater Bonn to enjoy an acrobatic performance by the Hot Spot ensemble. Cultural highlight seamlessly blended informative dialogue with entertainment reinforcing a productive relaxed learning environment.
KISTERS Praxisforum 2025 Delivers Balanced Expertise, Innovation And Networking
The KISTERS Practice Forum 2025 presented an optimal combination of expert knowledge, cutting-edge technological innovations, and networking opportunities. Participants engaged with practical presentations on metering, flexibility management, and IT security, gaining valuable insights into evolving regulatory landscapes. They discovered exclusive software developments and best practices from industry specialists. The events structure, featuring high-profile keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and a cultural program, effectively enhanced professional competence, peer-to-peer exchange, and network formation.
