At the summit, the ‘Resilience by Design’ subtrack explores how resilience can be embedded into energy systems from the very beginning. Moving beyond reactive approaches, it highlights how robust design, digital security, and intelligent automation can enable infrastructure to withstand disruption, adapt under pressure and recover with speed and stability.
The subtrack ‘Resilience by Design’ brings a sharp and timely focus to one of the most pressing questions in the energy sector: how can resilience be embedded from the outset rather than added as an afterthought?
Resilience, in this context, isn’t a bolt-on feature. It must be woven into the very fabric of energy systems, assets and processes. The subtrack challenges participants to rethink how infrastructure is conceived, designed and operated so that it can withstand disruption and continue functioning in a controlled and reliable manner.
This question extends beyond technical robustness to include digital security, intelligent automation and forward-looking maintenance strategies. The aim is to create systems that don’t merely survive shocks but adapt and respond effectively.
Anticipating disruption through smart automation
A key area of exploration is what “resilient by design” truly means across different levels – systems, assets and processes alike. The integration of automation, predictive maintenance and AI-driven risk forecasting is expected to play a pivotal role, offering new ways to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions before they escalate.
Equally important is the balance between redundancy and efficiency. Determining where technical, organisational, and digital redundancies are necessary, as well as where they remain economically viable, will be a central theme.
Strengthening resilience through European integration
The subtrack further considers the role of interconnected systems and European integration. Cross-border interconnectors, and collaborative frameworks can significantly enhance resilience, provided they are designed with shared standards and mutual dependencies in mind. Lessons from past system failures and crises will serve as valuable reference points for shaping future infrastructure.
By bringing together CTOs, engineers, infrastructure planners and risk experts, the session seeks to foster a common understanding of how resilient systems can be deliberately planned – capable of absorbing shocks, maintaining stability and recovering swiftly in an uncertain world.
Key Question:
How should energy systems, facilities and processes be designed from the outset so that resilience is not added as an afterthought, but is systematically built in?
