Big topics, bold ideas at E-world 2025

Another year, another E-world packed with big ideas, great conversations, and a lot of fast walking between halls. This year in Essen, we at Navitasoft had a blast catching up with our industry friends and meeting new people. The event wasn’t without its challenges - Wednesday’s metro strike could have thrown a wrench in our plans. Fortunately, our decision to secure accommodation within walking distance meant we barely felt the impact. 

Once we were all at location, we had three days together to plunge into some of the significant shifts in the energy world. Here’s what stood out for us:

TSOs need to step up

If one thing was clear at E-world, it’s that TSOs need to keep the grid stable - and in doing so, they will actively shape the future of energy. Our Tuesday workshop (16:00) focused on how smarter market management, redispatch, and flexibility solutions are essential as energy systems evolve. (Check out the pictures)

From European platforms like MARI and PICASSO to advanced capacity management, the discussion made it clear: TSOs have a considerable role to play and are ready to take it on. 

BRELL to ELL: Baltic grids went all-in

Speaking of TSOs leading the charge, just days before E-world, the Baltic states officially cut ties with Russia’s BRELL system (Talk about timing, right?) and synchronized with the European grid. It was a huge move, both technically and geopolitically.

At our Wednesday panel discussion (11:30-13:00), we unpacked what this means for energy security, market operations, and Europe’s energy future. You can check out more here: Baltic Grids Disconnect from Russia if you missed it. We’ll soon share an event analysis in our upcoming blog for those who want to know more, so stay tuned!

VPPs & Flexibility

With all this talk of integration and modernization, it’s no surprise that Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and flexibility were hot topics at E-world. As renewables grow, scaling VPPs and optimizing flexibility will be essential for balancing supply and demand in real time.

We had some great discussions about how market players can unlock new revenue streams, improve grid stability, and harness the power of decentralized energy. One takeaway was clear: Flexibility is already happening, and those who master it will gain a serious advantage.

Not to forget: ETRM Solutions

All this increasing market complexity brings the need for smarter risk management. Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) solutions are becoming an essential tool for traders looking to handle volatile markets confidently. 

Conversations at E-world reinforced that companies are looking for ways to de-risk their operations, execute smarter trades, and stay ahead of unpredictable shifts in supply and pricing.

Beyond all the tech talk, E-world 2025 featured the usual mix of structured meetings, spontaneous chats, and plenty of caffeine-fueled networking. Seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and bouncing ideas around in person is always worth the trip.

Thanks to everyone who dropped by our booth, joined our sessions or had a hot Vitamin C drink with us. Even if we didn’t get a chance to connect, we’d still love to chat - just send us a message, and let’s keep the conversation going!