29 June - 1 July 2027  | Seville, Spain

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EXPLORE THE 2026 AGENDA


From inspiring keynotes and real-world customer stories to interactive microforums, workshops and networking, explore the programme that brought the utilities community together.

Meet the people
shaping our
industry.

Introducing the industry leaders, experts and innovators helping shape the conversations and direction of the SAP for Utilities Conference.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRAMME

Industry experience.
Shared vision.
Collective insight.

Our Advisory Board brings together a select group of senior utilities professionals, SAP customers and industry experts who help shape the direction of the SAP for Utilities Conference.

Working closely with the event team throughout the year, the board provides valuable insight into the challenges, priorities and opportunities shaping the utilities sector. From digital transformation and AI to operational excellence, customer experience and the evolving energy landscape, their experience helps ensure the conference programme reflects the issues that matter most to the industry.

Through their expertise, perspectives and collaboration, our Advisory Board helps keep the SAP for Utilities community at the heart of the event.

MEET THE ADVISORY BOARD

Five perspectives.
One Utilities community.

Meet the professionals bringing their knowledge, experience and perspectives to the SAP for Utilities Conference.

Inge Opreel
01 / ADVISORY BOARD

Inge Opreel

Farys
CIO

As CIO/CDO of Farys, Inge is responsible for developing the ICT vision and strategy and the IT roadmap. She ensures business-IT alignment, oversees the execution of the roadmap and plays a key role in enabling digitisation within the organisation.

She translates business strategy into ICT programmes and leads their execution with her team, enabling innovation and transformation. Focused on growth and expansion, she is driven by challenges, collaboration and thinking outside the box.

Inge is also responsible for ICT within Synductis and the partnership of Flemish water companies developing a smart water platform.

Nada Kovacevic
02 / ADVISORY BOARD

Nada Kovacevic

BC Hydro
Director, Enterprise Solutions and Analytics

With over 25 years of experience in ERP and Analytics, Nada specialises in envisioning, architecting and leading teams to deliver and sustain technology-enabled business solutions.

She is passionate about achieving optimal business value through automation and ensuring technology delivers meaningful outcomes for the business.

Henrique Gomes
03 / ADVISORY BOARD

Henrique Gomes

Greenvolt
IT Director

Henrique has played a pivotal role in Greenvolt's digital transformation, leading global IT strategic projects and initiatives.

Known for his strategic vision and ability to align technology with business growth, he has been instrumental in building a resilient, future-ready IT infrastructure that supports Greenvolt's mission to drive the energy transition.

Melissa Hogan
04 / ADVISORY BOARD

Melissa Hogan

EDF Power Solutions
Sr. Director of Digital Transformation and Continuous Improvement, Asset Optimization

Melissa is a Process Executive with a passion for promoting excellence and contributing her time and talent to organisations and communities around the world.

With over 20 years of experience, she has built teams and led transformations for startups, multi-billion-dollar corporations and non-profit organisations across Financial Services, Medical Devices, Energy, Aviation, K-12 Education and Faith Communities.

A visionary leader, Melissa inspires others to make a positive difference beyond the corporate world and within the communities they live in.

Marc Rosson
05 / ADVISORY BOARD

Marc Rosson

Utility.Community
Community Connector

Marc brings over 38 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. Throughout his career, he has held a range of roles, from programmer to CIO, and has served as Enterprise Architect for Snohomish County PUD for the past 18 years.

As Community Connector with Utility.Community, Marc supports collaboration across the utilities community and provides independent consulting services.

Previously, Marc served as CIO of Seattle Housing Authority for 10 years. Before that, he spent a decade in the Oil & Gas sector, working with ExxonMobil, BP, Unocal and ConocoPhillips.

He holds an MBA from Seattle University and a BS in Computer Science.

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The experience beyond the sessions


From networking receptions to awards and community moments, the conference is designed to bring the energy and utilities ecosystem together, not just on stage but throughout the entire experience.

Roundtables, demos &

microforums


Small-group discussion, practical exploration and shared experiences, bringing together experts to explore utilities challenges, showcase solutions and capabilities, and see how they apply in real-world environments.

Business women’s networking lunch


A dedicated space for open discussion, connection and shared

experiences across the energy and utilities sector, bringing together women and allies from across the community for meaningful conversations and new connections.

The ultimate celebration evening


It's not all work! Take the opportunity to unwind and connect beyond the conference floor at our celebration evening, bringing the community together for an evening of conversation, connection and celebration.

The utilities innovation awards


Celebrating organisations that are driving innovation, transformation and customer impact across the utilities sector. The awards recognise the people and organisations helping to shape the future of the industry together.

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