Jarand Rystad

Job Title: CEO
Company: Rystad Energy AS
Country: Norway

Jarand Rystad is the founder and CEO of Rystad Energy, which he has built and led for more than 20 years into a leading global energy intelligence company. With a background from McKinsey & Company; in his role he has advised energy companies, investors and governments worldwide, and is recognized by the Financial Times as one of the most cited analysts in the industry. An outspoken energy enthusiast, 'geek' in his own words; Jarand is deeply engaged in the future of energy and the economy, and a sought-after speaker on the energy transition, renewables, E&Ps' corporate strategy and global energy scenarios. He holds an MSc in Physics from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

June 22, 2026Opening Night: Vision. Innovation. Change.

Sessions

Joint Session

Opening Night: Vision. Innovation. Change.

Monday, June 22, 2026, 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

ICM München Room 1

The Opening Night of the conferences within The smarter E Europe 2026 brings together executives,policymakers, analysts, and researchers to highlight progress and future opportunities in Europe's ongoing energy transition. The session explores how solar, storage, e-mobility, and smart grids can create a fully renewable, flexible, and resilient energy system. Speakers provide actionable insights on cross-sector innovation, digitalization, and new business models, showing what has been achieved and where decisive action is needed. The event also features the presentation of the The smarter E AWARD in five categories, celebrating outstanding innovations shaping the future of integrated energy solutions. The session inspires collaboration, sparks ideas, and empowers participants to lead the transition forward.

Award

Opening Night: Vision. Innovation. Change.

Monday, June 22, 2026, 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Messe München ICM, Room 1

The Opening Night of the conferences within The smarter E Europe 2026 brings together executives, policymakers, analysts, and researchers to highlight progress and future opportunities in Europe's ongoing energy transition. The session explores how solar, storage, e-mobility, and smart grids can create a fully renewable, flexible, and resilient energy system. Speakers provide actionable insights on cross-sector innovation, digitalization, and new business models, showing what has been achieved and where decisive action is needed. The event also features the presentation of the The smarter E AWARD in five categories, celebrating outstanding innovations shaping the future of integrated energy solutions. The session inspires collaboration, sparks ideas, and empowers participants to lead the transition forward.