The energy sector is not simply about the metamorphosis of different forms of energy into electrons that are transmitted and delivered into homes and businesses for the next metamorphosis. The energy sector is pushing forward progress and creating value. Value is determined by the end consumer. And it is the purpose of every brand to create as much value as possible. Brands have an enormous opportunity to increase value with a green positioning and that will be one of the points addressed in the track Green is the New Black. Many brands and companies need to communicate and create value for more stakeholders than the end consumer. The B2B communication track is about how brands can communicate effectively with different stakeholders.

Find the full conference agenda for both the 24th and 25th of September here.

Green is the New Black

It seems that everyone has gone green, sustainable, renewable or circular. While there are different shades of green available – brands need to be green to the core in order to stand out from others. Green positioning needs to go beyond the source and connect in innovative ways to the hearts of the consumers.

James Ellsmoor will talk about how renewables and sustainability don’t only make an economic sense but have become an important ingredient in country and place branding
Viggó Jónsson will tell us how Green is an important ingredient for brands to create more value.
Clay Koplin tells us about how Cordova, an off-the-grid Alaskan town, has become the perfect testing ground for the energy system of the future.
Roberto Zangrandi will let us into how Distribution System Operators in Europe have been communicating with their customers
Sushil Reddy will share his Sun PedalRide adventure around the world and especially his recent trip around Iceland
Guðný Camilla Aradóttir will moderate the panel discussion

B2B Communication

Branding is not only about communicating to the end-consumer. Branding is about communicating a consistent brand to all customers and stakeholders. It is often thought that price is the prime factor on the B2B market, but research has shown that brands on the B2B market that use emotional marketing message fare better off than ones using rational message.

Piotr Zawistowski will talk about how Power Exchanges establish and maintain communication with their various stakeholders.
Liene Donckers will share examples of how brands can seek inspiration from different stakeholders on what works in brand communication.
Paddy Young is going to talk about how you can stay on top of an ever-evolving market and stay relevant in the marketplace.
Stefanía G. Halldórsdóttir shares insights on how energy brands in the wholesale market communicate with their customers.
Ingrid Helsingen Warner will moderate the panel discussion.