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major energyusers’ councilthe voice of utility users
ENERGY IN EUROPE
8 & 9 October 2007in the Hotel Sofitel Brussels
& the European Parliament Building
How do we ensurecompetitive, affordable, sustainable
and secure energy supplies?
AT THE CROSSROADS
The 3rd Energy Industry Delegation to Brussels
supported by:
Why Join the Delegation to Brussels?
Acclaimed Speakers fromAcross Europe
Following the success of the last two delegations we are returning in October to meet decision-makers in the EuropeanCommission and the Parliament. You will be able to help affect change by influencing the people who determine yourenergy future.
Officials in Brussels are keen to understand your views on their proposed legislation that will be implemented acrossEurope.
Top speakers, officials and the leading specialists will provide you with the latest information, critical points of view andinsight into EU Commission and Parliament initiatives.
Vital Energy Topics
Networking Opportunities
High Quality Conference & Workshops
Belgian Banquet
Prices, Unbundling, Security of Supply and Low Carbon Initiatives will be among the topics in this two day conferencewith workshops which will drill down into the detail and provide a real opportunity to debate the issues with key EUpolicy-makers.
Share experiences with like-minded professionals and glean information from top policy-makers. If you are interestedin networking with specific individuals please speak to the conference organisers.
Hear key issues during the conference presented by top-level EU officials, MEPs, suppliers, customers and energyexperts. Enter the debate in the workshops to effect change.
Join us in the EU Parliament Building for a Belgian Beer Reception followed by a Banquet and an evening of essentialinformation, good food, wine and a key-note address from a European Energy Minister.
The Major Energy Users’ Council’s Mission:
To bring together large customers, suppliers, Government officials and energy industryspecialists to influence the future of the markets
through regular liaison with the people who make the decisions.
Major Energy Users’ Council (meuc) was created in 1987 to:
� Lobby Government, influencepolicy changes and be the voice ofall who are committed to a secureenergy future.
� Establish an independentnetwork so professionals canshare experiences.
Major Energy Users’ CouncilMajor Energy Users’ Council
THE 3rd ENERGY INDUSTRY DELEGATIONTO BRUSSELS
www.meuc.co.uk/delegationwww.meuc.co.uk/delegation
major energyusers’ councilthe voice of utility users
Tourist Information websites:
Brussels Tourist and Convention Bureau
Visit Belgium
Belgian Tourist Office
http://www.brusselsdiscovery.com/wabxlint/visitor/index.jsp?lg=EN
http://www.visitbelgium.com/
http://www.belgiumtheplaceto.be/
venue and hotel informationvenue and hotel information
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Sofitel Brussels EuropePlace Jourdan 1
1040BRUXELLES
Tel : (+32)2/2355100
European ParliamentRue Wiertz/Wiertzstraat 60B-1047BrusselsTel.: +32/2 284 21 11
day one - 8 Oct (event programme)day one - 8 Oct (event programme)
Monday October 8 2007
Main ConferenceSofitel Brussels Europe, Paul Henri Spakk Room
Session One [part 1] Low Carbon, Sustainable and Secure Energy in Europe
Session One [part2] Low Carbon, Sustainable and Secure Energy in Europe
07.30 Arrive at Waterloo08.39 Depart on Eurostar from Waterloo International, London08.45 Coffee, bacon rolls,muffins and at-your-seat discussions on EU documentation12.08 Arrive in Brussels12.45 Check-in to the luxurious 5* Sofitel Brussels Europe Hotel
13.00 Registration and quick lunch13.40 Welcome and introduction [ ]13.45 Opening address
14.00 Chairman’s introduction
14.05 Meeting carbon reduction targets: what more could be done?
14.20 Are carbon, gas and power trading solutions, the answer for competitive, sustainableenergy across europe?
14.35 Legal issues for a low carbon economy
14.50 Panel debate [with interactive electronic voting]
15.20 Break
15.35 Chairman's introduction
15.40 Wake up call for UK and European energy customers
15.55 Is nuclear the carbon neutral future Europe is looking for?
16.10 Reconciling the three energy imperatives - climate change and carbon/security ofsupply/competition and affordability
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Andrew Bainbridge, Director General, meuc[Andris Piebalgs, European Energy Commissioner*]
[Eluned Morgan MEP, and Member of the Industry, Researchand Energy Committee (ITRE)*]
[Mattias Ruete, Director General, DG-TREN*]
[Keith Martin, Head of Trading, Gazprom]
[Mark Newbery, Partner, Herbert Smith]
[Jeremy Nicholson, Director, Energy Intensive Users Group(EIUG)]
[Claude Turmes MEP, Member of ITRE*]
[David Love, General Manager, British Energy]
[Mark Spelman, Head, European Strategy Accenture]
THE 3rd ENERGY INDUSTRY DELEGATIONTO BRUSSELS
www.meuc.co.uk/delegationwww.meuc.co.uk/delegation
provisional
major energyusers’ councilthe voice of utility users
day one - 8 Oct (event programme)day one - 8 Oct (event programme)provisional
Monday October 8 2007 continued
Session Two: Markets and Competition
Evening Belgian Beer Reception and BanquetEuropean Parliament Building
16.55 Break
17.10 Chairman's introduction
17.15 Unbundling: the hurdles still to be overcome
17.30 Waiting to be set free. Competition and security in a liberalised Europe
17.45 Our conclusions about the internal market
18.00 Delivering fair regulation in a liberalised market
18.15 Panel debate [and interactive electronic voting]
18.45 Close
19.15 Sign-in at the European Parliament Building
19.30 Belgian Beer Reception20.00 Traditional Belgian Banquet
Mid-Banquet Address
22.30 Close
[Clive Moffatt,Managing Partner, Moffatt Associates]
[Philip Lowe, Director General, DG-COMP*]
[Jake Ulrich, Managing Director, Centrica Energy]
[Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vice President European Parliament and Member of ITRE]
[Sir John Mogg, Chairman, Office of Gas & Electricity Markets (OFGEM); President ofthe Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) and Chairman of the EuropeanRegulators' Group for Energy and Gas (ERGEG)]
[Manuel Pinho, Portuguese Energy Minister*]
THE 3rd ENERGY INDUSTRY DELEGATIONTO BRUSSELS
www.meuc.co.uk/delegationwww.meuc.co.uk/delegation
Tuesday October 9 2007
Climate Change, Nuclear Issues and Europe's Energy Future
Implementing Legislation
Europe's Long-Term Vision for Energy
07.30 Breakfast in the Sofitel
European Policy WorkshopsSofitel Brussels Europe, Paul Henri Spakk Room
08.15 Tea, Coffee and Registration08.45 - 10.15
Workshop A
Rapporteur -Speaker -Speaker -
orWorkshop B
Chairman -Rapporteur -Speaker -Speaker -
10.15 Networking Break
10.30 European Policy Workshops [REPEATED]
12.00 Key issues facing the Parliament and your questions [Giles Chichester MEP,Co-ordinator for European People’s Party (EPP) and Member of the ClimateChange Committee (CLIM)]
12.30 Reception and LunchMid-lunch AddressSumming up
14.15 Lunch ends
Session Four:Chairman14.30 Speakers from15.15 Q&A debate15.55 Call to action [ ]16.00 Close and return to Eurostar Midi Terminal
Chairman - [ ]Clive Moffatt, Managing Partner, Moffatt Associates[Tahir Majid, Public Affairs Manager – Europe, Centrica]
[Piotr Tulej, Head of Unit - Energy and Environment, DG-ENV][Paul Gardiner, Purchasing Business Manager, British Sugar]
[Bob Bruce, Director, Glenton Bruce][Dominic Whittome,Policy Adviser, meuc]
[Ana Arana-Antelo, Head of Unit - Electricity and Gas, DG-TREN*][Jo Witters, Head of Wholesale Markets,Ofgem]
- Key topics taken from the results of the electronic voting on day 1- Speakers provide 15 minute presentations- Debate lasts for 60 minutes
[Angelika Niebler MEP and Chair of ITRE][Paul Dawson, Director, Barclays Capital]
[Jim Nicholson, Business Development Director, Argus Media]Vattenfall, Dong Energy, Barclays Capital
Andrew Bainbridge, Director General,meuc
*invited speakers
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Please print clearly and keepacopy of this
form for your records. This information (*)
will be reproduced in thedelegate list.
DELEGATE INFORMATION
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Additional Delegates:
Early Booking Rate (Before or on 17 Sep.)
Standard Rate £954+vat (£1121)
Additional Delegates £864+vat (£1015)
PAYMENT
Standard travel on Eurostar. One night’s single
accommodation at the luxurious 5 star Sofitel
Brussels Europe. Admission to the main
conference and workshops. Admission to the
Reception and Belgian Banquet in the European
Parliament Building. Breakfast and lunch on both
days.
Deduct:
£80+vat(£94) for no hotel accommodation
£52+vat(£61) for no Eurostar travel
METHOD OF PAYMENT (
Please find cheque
attached made
payable to ‘meuc limited’
Please invoice for payment
meuc/EIUG Members £864+vat (£1015)
Additional Delegates £834+vat (£980)
Standard Booking Rate (After 17 Sep.)
Standard Rate £1044+vat (£1126)
Additional Delegates £954+vat (£1121)
meuc/EIUG Members £954+vat (£1121)
Additional Delegates £924+vat (£1085)
Please tick)
Eurostar journeys and hotel accommodation cannot be
guaranteed after 22 September and increases may be
passed throughat cost dependingoncircumstances
The Registration Fee includes:
Total fee: £ _____________________
+44(0)20 8575 1415
+44(0)20 8302 7522
FAX:PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations, which must be made in writing, will
be subject to an administrative charge of 50% of the booking
fee before 24 September 2007. Fees will not be refunded under
any circumstances if delegates cancel on or after 24
September 2007. By completing and returning this booking form
to the meuc, you hereby agree to the terms of the meuc's
cancellation policy as stated above. Delegates are able to
nominate substitutes. Photocopies of the booking form will be
accepted.
Delegatesmustmake their own travel insurancearrangements.Or post to:meuc ltd, PO BOX 30, London W5 3ZT
If you wish to pay in Euros (€) please contact
Sandra Barradas on T: +44(0)20 8575 3384
registration formregistration form
major energyusers’ councilthe voice of utility users
“... your efforts in Brusselsemphasise you have an edge
and are no nodding dog.”
Stephen Jackson, UCA Limited
meuc ltd. PO Box 30, London W5 3ZT t:+44(0)2089973854 [email protected]
“Over the years I have found the meucan influential and effective force for
good in terms of shaping energy policy,not only for its members but for other
energy stakeholders and theenvironment too. Participating in its
events brings people across the energysector together, and the outcomes are
always collaborative and positive”.
Paul Garrett, Utilities CommunicationsDirector, Accenture
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