why attend

With over 20 years of experience in the software and energy industries, Sebastian Weber is a visionary and strategic leader who drives digital transformation and innovation at E.ON, one of Europe’s largest energy companies. Since July 2021 he is Chief Information Officer, overseeing the IT strategy, operations, and governance and AI-platforms of E.ON, as well as the development and delivery of digital solutions and services for its customers and stakeholders. Sebastian is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and The Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

Gianni Commessatti is a strategic executive with 15+ years of experience in the energy sector, spanning entrepreneurial ventures and two major corporation. Proven track record in leading digital transformation, cultural change, and innovative management to drive sustainable growth. Broad expertise across sales, marketing, operations, and IT, with strong focus on customer value, scalability, and excellence in regulated, competitive markets. Currently Managing Director of One B2C Italy for Engie, the French multinational utility company.

Engineer with a career in the Energy sector, with a passion for innovation. Alejandro Sánchez Alarcón started as consultant in risk management, modelling form commodity price to strategic disruption. The later drives him to a career switch towards digital innovation and the startup ecosystem, with collaborations both in the proffessional and personal spheres. He is currently the CDO of Naturgy Renewables.

With over 18 years of experience in the energy industry, Kirti is Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at ENGIE UK. Her focus is on steering strategic initiatives, leading transformation activities, M&A Integration, and driving alignment across business functions. Kirti seeks to enhance business performance while identifying opportunities for sustainable growth and championing cross-functional alignment.

Simon Duckett is Chief Digital Officer at Sonnedix, a global renewable energy company delivering 100% clean electricity through a diversified portfolio of solar, wind, and storage assets. In this newly created role, he oversees Sonnedix’s digitalisation strategy, focusing on digital and AI tools that enhance analytics and automation across the business.

Chris joined DCC in March 2025. Before this, he garnered extensive experience in the energy sector, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer at E.ON UK, and as a Non-Executive Director for Eco2Solar. Chris has also held other senior roles including as E.ON’s Managing Director of Residential Supply, and Director of Sales and Service Operations. Throughout his career, he has been committed to achieving a smart, sustainable, and personalised energy world that improves people’s lives. He joined DCC with considerable experience on smart metering, having played a leading role in E.ON’s smart metering agenda since 2011.

Jon Saltmarsh is the Chief Technology Officer at Energy Systems Catapult. He is responsible for identifying the key innovation challenges where the Catapult can have most impact and providing the technical direction to deliver practical insights and solutions.

His role includes driving forward major new initiatives within the Catapult, in areas such as flexibility, developing a products business, improving knowledge management, and supporting internal research across the net zero innovation space.