Wednesday, June 18, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Panel Session

Session Chairs:
Christer Björkqvist
Benjamin Emerson

Presentations

Note: Presentations may start a few minutes before the time listed in the schedule.

Session overview: This panel will bring together leading OEMs to discuss how they are responding to the evolving needs of the user community, with a focus on recent technical developments and future priorities. The session will explore how OEMs are aligning their innovation strategies with user demands and real-world challenges.

Intro: The needs of the user community: (10 min) Christer Björkqvist, Ben Emerson

Setting the scene: short summary of the user’s development needs and operational challenges.

OEM’s Technical Progress (10 min/OEM): GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi, Ansaldo Energia, Solar Turbines

Updates on ongoing R&D to meet the needs of gas turbine user community, technology readiness, and efforts to overcome supply chain challenges to ensure timely delivery and long-term reliability.

Topics for panel discussion (30 min):

· Shifts in priorities and political influences: The impact of global policy shifts and market dynamics on OEM roadmaps and their ability to support users through the energy transition (product development, service offerings, and collaboration models).

· Supply Chain Resilience: efforts to overcome supply chain challenges to ensure timely delivery and long-term reliability.


· AI and Data Centre Demands: Adapting turbomachinery and energy systems to support the growing energy needs and reliability expectations of data centres and AI infrastructure.

Panelists:

Federico Bonzani, Director of Turbine and Technology, Ansaldo Energia

John Mason, Director, Technology and Product Development Engineering Solar Turbines

Dr. Ghenadie Bulat, Head of New Technologies at Gas Services Div, Siemens Energy

Dr. Yoshifumi Tsuji, Manager of Gas Turbine Integration Team, Mitsubishi Power

Dr. Jeffrey Goldmeer, Senior Director, Technology Strategy & H2 value chain, GE Vernova

GE Aerospace- invited but not confirmed