In his keynote, Jeremy Rifkin gave his perspective on the digitalisation of the Energiewende: What role do new technologies, greater integration and big data play in the further development of the energy transition? Afterwards, his views were discussed together with Bente Hagem, the Chairperson-elect of the board of ENTSO-E and Executive Vice President of the Norwegian transmission grid operator Statnett.
Berlin
The importance of big data for the Energiewende
Jeremy Rifkin is a world-renowned economist and political activist. In his best-selling book “The Third Industrial Revolution” he describes his vision on how to address the triple challenge of the global economic crisis, energy security, and climate change. Jeremy Rifkin has decades of experience in advising both business and political leaders on how to implement his vision of a sustainable future.
Speakers
Jeremy Rifkin, Founder and President
Foundation on Economic Trends
Jeremy Rifkin, Founder and President
Foundation on Economic Trends
Jeremy Rifkin is the bestselling author of twenty books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. His books have been translated into more than thirty five languages and are used in hundreds of universities, corporations and government agencies around the world.
On April 1st, 2014 Mr. Rifkin's published his latest book, "The Zero Marginal Cost Society: The Internet of Things, the Collaborative Commons, and the Eclipse of Capitalism." In 2011, Jeremy Rifkin published the New York Times bestseller "The Third Industrial Revolution", which captured the attention of the world. Mr. Rifkin's vision of a sustainable, post carbon economic era has been endorsed by the European Union and the United Nations and embraced by world leaders.
On April 1st, 2014 Mr. Rifkin's published his latest book, "The Zero Marginal Cost Society: The Internet of Things, the Collaborative Commons, and the Eclipse of Capitalism." In 2011, Jeremy Rifkin published the New York Times bestseller "The Third Industrial Revolution", which captured the attention of the world. Mr. Rifkin's vision of a sustainable, post carbon economic era has been endorsed by the European Union and the United Nations and embraced by world leaders.
Bente Hagem, Chairperson of the Board
ENTSO-E
Bente Hagem, Chairperson of the Board
ENTSO-E
Ms. Bente Hagem served as an Executive Vice President of Commercial Development Division at Statnett SF until 2014 wher she was responsible for markets and market design. Before joining Statnett in 2001, she served as Vice President of Gilde Norsk Kjøtt and as Vice President of Gas Sales and Gas Processing at Statoil ASA. At Statoil, she was responsible for merger/ acquisitions, developing asset/ownership in power production companies and natural gas distribution companies in the Nordic region. She started to work in Statoil in 1992 and served as the Chairman at Nord Pool Spot AS and has been its Director since 2007.
Ms. Hagem trained as an agricultural economist at the Agricultural University of Norway, specialising in market economy. She holds a Master Degree in Industrial Economy from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB).
Ms. Hagem trained as an agricultural economist at the Agricultural University of Norway, specialising in market economy. She holds a Master Degree in Industrial Economy from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB).
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The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
The Importance of Big Data for the Energiewende
Contact
Theresa Schneider
Senior Manager–Communication
Theresa Schneider
Theresa joined RGI in November 2011. She is responsible for RGI's communication activities, the best practice project, and the organisation of workshops and conferences. Prior to RGI, Theresa worked at a communication consultancy firm in Berlin, advising clients in public affairs, media relations and crisis communication with a focus on renewable energies. Theresa studied at the University of Passau and the University of Hamburg in Germany, obtaining a master degree in European Studies. During her studies, she also stayed in Växjö, Sweden and Prague, Czech Republic.
theresa@renewables-grid.eu
