PATHS2050: New insights into Belgium’s energy future
EnergyVille/VITO, together with nine key industry leaders, invites you to discover the latest PATHS2050 insights into Belgium’s energy system scenarios. We’ll explore key questions around wind, molecules, Carbon Capture & Storage and the path to net-zero by 2050. Join leading voices from industry and research for a focused morning of insight, exchange and discussion.
Who should attend?
This event is intended for professionals and decision-makers involved in Belgium’s energy transition, including representatives from industry, infrastructure, policy, research and the broader energy sector.
It is especially relevant for those seeking a clearer view on how uncertainty, system choices and technology pathways may shape Belgium’s route to climate neutrality.
What can you expect?
Belgium is facing a set of pivotal energy choices on the road to net-zero by 2050. In a context of growing uncertainty, volatile energy markets, persistent cost pressures, delayed renewable energy projects and infrastructure challenges are raising urgent questions about the resilience and competitiveness of the future energy system.
At this exclusive event, VITO at EnergyVille will share its most recent PATHS2050 findings in collaboration with nine key industry leaders: ArcelorMittal, BASF, Elia, Engie, Fluxys, Holcim, Luminus, Otary and SCK CEN.
Through a series of in-depth sessions, participants will gain fresh insights into questions such as:
- What happens to Belgium’s energy system if offshore wind is delayed, and what can fill the gap?
- What role do molecules play across the PATHS2050 scenarios, and how do they interact with electrification and imports?
- What changes in a CO₂ near-zero scenario in terms of costs and system choices?
- What role can Carbon Capture & Storage play in keeping Belgium’s hard-to-abate industries competitive on the path to climate neutrality?
After the sessions, participants are invited to stay for lunch and a networking opportunity.
Programme / Speakers
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome and Coffee
09:30 – 10:00 Introductory words by Bram De Wispelaere, General Manager, EnergyVille
10:00 – 10:30 PATHS2050 deep-dive on CCS & Clean Molecules
10:30 – 11.10 Panel discussion with representatives from our PATHS2050 Coalition: What role will CCS & Clean Molecules play?
- ArcelorMittal | Philippe Alboort, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
- BASF | Marc Van Breda, Vice President Senior Project CCS, Carbon Management, Energy & Climate Policy
- Fluxys | Leen Vanhamme, Senior Vice President Strategy & Sustainability
- Holcim | Stany Vaes, Director Sustainability & Corporate Affairs
- ENGIE | Aart Geens, Chief Regulatory & Public Affairs Officer
11:10 – 11:35 PATHS2050 deep-dive on delay in offshore wind and near-zero scenarios
11:35 – 12:15 Panel discussion with representatives from our PATHS2050 Coalition: What is the impact of offshore wind delays and of near-zero scenarios?
- Elia | Rafael Feito Kiczak, Head of Scenarios, Market & Adequacy Studies
- SCK CEN | Marc Schyns, Institute Director, Innovative Nuclear Systems
- Luminus | Frank Schoonacker, Director Corporate Affairs
- Otary | Margot Van Nuffel, Project Finance & Regulatory Manager
12:15 – 12:30 Summary & Closure by Leen Govaerts, Director Water and Energy Transition, VITO
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch & get-together
13:30 – 14:30 VITO at EnergyVille available for press Q&A and interviews
Practical information
When: 12 May 2026 | 9:30 to 13:30
Where: Royal Flemish Theatre, KVS BOL, Brussels
Language: English
Registration: Registration is required. Places are limited and seats have been filling up fast.
Be part of the conversation on Belgium’s sustainable energy future.