COURSE OVERVIEW

CEER- FSR Specialised Training on Regulation of DSOs, Digitalisation and Flexibility Market 

CEER-FSR Joint Specialised Training on Regulation of DSOs, Digitalisation and Flexibility Markets

This interactive onsite course explores the evolving roles of Distribution System Operators (DSOs) under the new legislative framework shaped by recent energy crises and the energy transition. Key topics include network planning, flexibility, digitalisation, data exchange, and future gas networks.

Participants will examine DSO challenges in implementing the Clean Energy Package, how to collaborate on digitalisation, and what investments are needed for the energy transition through expert input, group work, and national case studies.
Two-day training open to NRAs and to the public. One extra day for NRAs only.***

30 September – 1-2 October, Brussels
ONSITE
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Benefits of the Course

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     Who should attend

Experts from National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) for two and half day course and private sector for the first two days only with an understanding of the topic and a desire to improve their expertise and exchange experiences. Other experts from European Institutions (ACER, European Commission) are also invited to attend

      Valuable insights

  • New regulatory challenges and roles for DSOs
  • Tools for flexibility assessment and procurement
  • Best practices in network development planning
  • Digitalisation and improved data exchange
  • Future of gas networks: hydrogen and biomethane
  • Real-world case studies and peer exchange.

Key take-aways

  • Understand DSO challenges in implementing the Clean Energy Package
  • Learn about network development planning, tariff evolution, and flexibility tools Explore best practices in digitalisation and data exchange
  • Gain insights on the future role of gas DSOs (hydrogen, biomethane)
  • Exchange experiences through group work and national case studies

Practical Infos

What's included?

  • CEER Academy Certificate 
  • Real life case studies
  • Hands-on assignments
  • Access to rich materials
  • Group work activities

Fees & Details

  • Format: Onsite
  • Preparation hours: 6
  • Days of training: 2 day for non-members
    2 & half day for NRA's
  • Training hours: 12 hours for non-member 15 hours for NRA's
  • LEVEL: A
  • Course fees:
    €1500 for two-day course non-members
    €1500 or 3.12 training credits for 2 & half day course- members
    €1875  for 2 & half day course- non-members regulator, EC or ACER
  • Language: English

Location

ONSITE

Registration Deadline

25 September 2025

E-Learning Platform

CO -COURSE DIRECTOR

Frédéric Marijsse 

Frédéric Marijsse has over 20 years' experience in the Belgian energy sector. He played an active role in the implementation of liberalisation, in particular in relation to the regulation of network companies.
Mr Marijsse spent a significant part of his career as a senior manager with a major distribution network operator. He was responsible for negotiations with regulators and was head of the departments responsible for budgeting, tariffs, controlling and accounting. A permanent invitee to the Executive Committee, he played an active part in the company's strategic decisions.
Building on this experience, Mr Marijsse joined the Institut Luxembourgeois de Régulation in 2020, to take part in the implementation of the energy transition and future developments in the energy sector, this time on the regulator's side.

Patrick Jones - Course author
CO -COURSE DIRECTOR

Leonardo Meeus

Leonardo Meeus is an academic who engages with EU policy and regulation, with a focus on the energy sector, and electricity markets.
He is a professor at the European University Institute where he is the Director of the Florence School of Regulation and the Loyola de Palacio Chair in the Robert Schuman Centre. He is also part-time professor at the KU Leuven in the engineering department.
Leonardo contributed as author, reviewer and editor to academic journals in regulatory economics, energy economics, energy law, electrical engineering, operations research and management. He published the open access book “The Evolution of Electricity Markets in Europe”.
He blogs about how researchers can engage with decision makers to create impact. www.leonardomeeus.com

Patrick Jones - Course author
COURSE Advisor 

Tomas Gomez

Tomás Gómez is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Comillas University. He has been the Director of Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica and Vice-Rector of Research, Development, and Innovation at Comillas. His areas of interest are economics and regulation of the energy sector, operation and planning of transmission and distribution systems, and integration of renewable and distributed energy resources in power systems. He served as commissioner at the Spanish Energy Regulatory Commission (CNE).
Patrick Jones - Course author

Your contact

Rasha Zeina

Training and Programme Coordinator

rasha.zeina@ceer.eu
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