30 October 2026
Renewable gases: utopia or a real solution for decarbonising gas?
The afternoon sessions are organised by the InnoClimat Forum.
13 :30 – 13:45 Welcome
- Laurent Wehrli
13 :50 – 14 :15 Where does research stand?
- Stéphanie Lacour, Professor and Vice-president for Support to Strategic Initiatives, EPFL
14 :15 – 14 :40 Circular economy – The SATOM example
- Daniel Baillifard, Chief Executive Officer, SATOM
14 :40 – 15 :00 Coffee break
15 :00 – 15 :30 In conversation with André Hoffmann, WEF Chairman and WWF Vice President
- André Hoffmann, WEF Chairman and WWF Vice President
15 :30 – 16 :15 Round table with representatives of Swiss political parties
Cyril Aellen, National Councillor, FDP/The Liberals/Geneva
Fabien Fivaz, Council of States Member, Green Party/Neuchâtel
Charles Julliard, Council of States Member, The Centre/Jura
Yavn Pahud, National Councillor, UDC/Vaud
Brenda Tuosto, National Councillor, Social Democratic Party/Vaud
Céline Weber, National Councillor, Green Liberal Party/Vaud
16 :15 – 16 :30 Questions from the audience
16 :45 – 17:45 Closing reception
The morning sessions are organised by Gaziers Romands. Thanks to the partnership, you can also participate for the full day and attend the morning sessions.
08:30 – 09 :00 Welcome
09 :00 – 09 :10 Introduction to the day
09 :10 – 09 :45 Energy geopolitics: who is genuinely committed to decarbonising gas supply in 2026?
09 :45 -10 :15 The vision for renewable gases within the French gas industry
10 :15 -10 :30 Coffee break
10 :30 – 11 :00 Objectives, strategy and concrete achievements of a major French gas company
11 :00 – 11 :25 The vision for renewable gases within the Swiss gas industry
11 :25 – 12 :10 Round table: Renewable gases – utopia or a real solution for decarbonising gas?
12 :10 – 12 :30 Questions from the audience
12 :30 – 13 :30 Lunch