3rd Annual Conference

SAF Conference: Energy Storage & Flexibility 2026

SAF Conference: Energy Storage & Flexibility 2026 brings together market leaders, investors, aggregators, and battery energy storage operators to explore one of the defining challenges of the energy transition: how to efficiently manage, trade, and monetize flexibility.

20. 10. 2026

Prague, STAGES Hotel

About the Conference

The SAF Conference: Energy Storage & Flexibility 2026 is the Czech Republic’s leading annual event dedicated to energy storage, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and power system flexibility. It brings together energy storage operators, investors, technology providers, regulators, policymakers, and public authorities to discuss the future of the energy sector.

This year’s programme covers the latest regulatory developments, project economics, emerging technologies, fire safety, cybersecurity, and other key topics shaping the future of the industry.

🔋 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Permitting, grid connection, project economics, repowering strategies, and the long-term outlook for BESS beyond 2030.

⚡ Flexibility & Electricity Markets

Business models for flexibility, aggregation, ancillary services, the FlexEnergo platform, and the role of energy storage in modern electricity systems.

🛡️ Safety & Security

Fire protection, cybersecurity, standards, certification, and practical operational experience.

220+

Participants

30+

Speakers

10

Hours of Expert Content

4

Conference Tracks

Conference Programme

The conference programme is currently being finalised. Please check back for updates.

Conference Sessions

01 Flexibility as a Priority: Markets, Tariffs and Grid Management

02 The Reality of the BESS Market: Beyond the Hype

03 Behind-the-Meter Batteries: Industry’s Response to Rising Energy Costs

04 Flexibility Between the Market and the Grid

8:30–9:00 Registration

I. Flexibility as a Priority: Markets, Tariffs and Grid Management

9:10–9:25

How Will Czechia Implement the European Flexibility Framework? An Overview of Capacity Mechanisms

René Neděla, MPO

9:25–9:40

From Volatility to Flexibility: Preparing the European Energy Market for the Transition

Andrej Stančík, Energy Traders Europe

9:40–9:55

Dynamic Tariffs and Flexibility in Europe

Jan Bakule, Frank Bold

9:55–10:10

The New Tariff Structure (ITS) from the Regulator’s Perspective: Expected Revision for High- and Extra-High-Voltage Networks, Its Implications, Duration and Successor Framework

Alexandr Černý, ERÚ

10:10–10:25

What Services Will ČEPS Need by 2035?

Martin Kašák, ČEPS

10:25–10:35

Discussion

10:35–10:50 Coffee Break

II. The Reality of the BESS Market: Beyond Rose-Coloured Glasses

10:50–11:00

The Reality of the Battery Storage Market: Multi-Market Participation as the Standard

Tomáš Mužík, Nano Energies

11:00–11:15

The New Tariff Structure (ITS) from the Market Perspective, Particularly for BESS and Flexibility

František Vašek, MND

11:15–11:30

Benefits for Industry: Technology vs. the New Tariff Structure (ITS)

Michal Petřek, Raylyst

11:30–11:45

The Largest BESS in the Czech Republic

Martin Hodek, GAZ Energy

11:45–12:00

Investing in BESS: What Really Works Today and What Are Investors Expecting?

Petr Foitl, Solar Global Energy

12:00–12:15

Where Is BESS Technology Heading? Cabinet vs. Container Systems, New Applications and Expected Price Trends

Vítězslav Rosík, Sungrow

12:15–12:30

Large-Scale Battery Projects and Renewable Energy: Lessons from Ongoing Projects and Operating Wind Farms and BESS

Peter Stančík, Tesla Energy Group

12:30–12:45

Discussion

12:45–13:30 Lunch

III. Flexibility Beyond Industry

13:30–13:45

Flexibility as a New Business Model: Current Market, Outlook and Possible Development Scenarios in Czechia and Neighbouring Countries

Martin Pich, MND

13:45–14:00

Operational Aggregation: Expansion into Poland and Slovakia

Jiří Novák, aggregaat

14:00–14:15

Cogeneration, Batteries and Flexibility (Commercial Flexibility): Practical Examples

Daniel Jašev, TEDOM

14:15–14:30

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Batteries in Industry

Jan Srna, Enery

14:30–14:45

The Declining Value of Flexibility

Jiří Mlynář, E.ON

14:45–14:55

Where Do We See the Future of BESS in Industrial Flexibility?

Jitka Hlavová, Orgrez

14:55–15:05

Diskuse

15:05–15:20 Coffee Break

IV. Security and Safety: BESS as an Asset to Strategic Infrastructure

15:20–15:35

Regulatory Cybersecurity Requirements and Their Implementation by Operators

Jiří Dlouhý, TTC

15:35–15:45

The Origin of Inverters in the EU: Security and Supply Chain Due Diligence

Jan Krčmář, Solární asociace

15:45–15:55

Practical Measures to Ensure Supply Chain Security in the EU

Martin Šebesta, Emaldo

15:55–16:15

Latest Developments in Physical and Fire Safety for BESS

Pavel Hrzina, ČVÚT

16:15–16:30

Securing BESS in Practice in the Czech Republic: A Supplier’s Perspective on Fire, Cyber and Operational Safety

Petr Svoboda, Photomate

16:3–16:45

Diskuse

Speakers

Meet leading experts from the Czech and international energy storage sector, representing investors, technology companies, regulators, public authorities and market operators.

Jan Fousek

Asociace AKU-BAT

Martin Panáč

Asociace AKU-BAT

René Neděla

Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu

Tomáš Mužík

Nano Energies

Martin Hodek

GAZ ENERGY

Alexandr Černý

ERÚ

Martin Kašák

ČEPS

Michal Petřek

Raylyst Solar

Petr Foitl

Solar Global Energy

Daniel Jašev

TEDOM

Vítězslav Rosík

Sungrow

Peter Stančík

Tesla Energy Group

Martin Pich

MND

František Vašek

MND

Jiří Novák

aggregaat

Martin Šebesta

Emaldo

Jan Srna

Enery

Jiří Mlynář

E.ON

Ondřej Šumavský

Solar Global Energy

Andrej Stančík

Energy Traders Europe

Petr Svoboda

Photomate

Jan Bakule

Frank Bold

Pavel Hrzina

ČVUT

Jitka Hlavová

Orgrez

Michal Hátle

TTC NOVIQ

Jiří Dlouhý

TTC NOVIQ

Jan Krčmář

Solární asociace

Tickets

Choose the ticket option that best suits your needs. AKU-BAT members and public sector representatives are eligible for discounted rates.

Standard Ticket

CZK 9,900

Conference Admission
Conference Materials
Refreshments & Lunch

⭐ DOPORUČUJEME

AKU-BAT Member

CZK 6,000

Everything included in the Standard Ticket
Member Discount of CZK 3,900
Priority Seating Until 1 October 2026
Discount codes have been sent to members by email.

Public Sector / NGO

CZK 7,500

Special Rate for Public Sector & NGOs
Conference Materials
Refreshments & Lunch
Discounted Compared to the Standard Ticket

Conference Partners

Principal Partner

Main Partners

Partners

Knowledge Partners

Networking Partners

Media Partners

Conference Organiser

AKU-BAT CZ z.s.

AKU-BAT CZ is the Czech Association for Energy Storage, bringing together the country’s leading organisations active in energy storage, flexibility and hydrogen technologies. Its members include major energy and technology companies, renewable energy investors, financial institutions, domestic and international battery manufacturers, industrial enterprises, universities, professional associations, legal and consulting firms, and companies developing software solutions for the energy sector, electricity trading and flexibility services.

Organising Team

Věra Vejražková

Marketing & PR Manager
+420 733 685 502

komunikace@akubat-asociace.cz

Lenka Kudličková

Marketing & Event Coordinator
+420 723 049 881

kudlickova@akubat-asociace.cz

STAGES HOTEL Prague
Českomoravská 19a
190 00 Praha 9

Getting There:
Metro Line B – Českomoravská Station
Tram lines 7, 8, 12 and 16 – Ocelářská Stop

Parking is available at the hotel. Further information about the parking garage is available HERE.

Don't Miss the Leading Energy Storage Event of the Year

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komunikace@akubat-asociace.cz

📞 Telefon
+420 733 685 502

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3rd Annual Conference

SAF Conference: Energy Storage & Flexibility 2026