Energy Seminars In cooperation with Certified Chinese Energy Trader 4-day intensive training on the principles and mechanisms of modern, liberalised power markets and the strategies of energy traders. Topic overview Introduction to power markets Basics of liberalised power markets Wholesale power markets Short-term electricity trading at spot markets Long-term electricity trading at futures markets The Chinese power market Energy trading: tools and expert knowledge Power procurement Portfolio management Risk management Technical chart analysis and trading strategies Meet a trader Trading practice: realistic energy trading simulation Computer-based trading simulation long-term Computer-based trading simulation cross-border Trading strategies on the Chinese market (CSG) Short certification exam (written) Retail strategy and future power markets Retail strategy and management Future power markets Discussion and Q&A Dates and location 15.-18. August 2016 Berlin, Germany 05.-08. September 2016 Beijing, China 10.-13. October 2016 Shanghai, China 07.-10. November 2016 Berlin, Germany Incl. business Certification All trainers of Energy Brainpool are certified traders at EEX European Energy Exchange AG. All participants will receive a participation certificate. dinner with energy traders and optional excursions, e.g. to power plants, power exchange... www.energybrainpool.com/cet16
4 DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING: CERTIFIED CHINESE ENERGY TRADER In our seminar 4-day Intensive Training: Certified Chinese Energy Trader you will be familiarised with all the important features of modern, liberalised power markets. In the interactive seminar our experienced trainers will discuss all arising questions. Theoretical background knowledge is combined with practical know-how. Topics on the first two days cover wholesale power markets, procurement at spot and futures markets, portfolio and risk management as well as trading strategies. The computer-based trading simulations on the third day support an ideal learning effect by means of practical application of the theoretically imparted knowledge. You get the opportunity to control your own power plant portfolio and thus participate in power trading. Trading strategies for the Chinese power market and a short written examination will conclude the third day. The optional fourth day will deal with retail strategies and management. We will look into existing products and customer segmentation. Future power market paradigms and in-depth consultation with our experts during a discussion and Q&A session round up the seminar. A special business dinner Meet energy trader on the second day of the seminar in Germany gives you opportunities to network with top energy traders and power market experts. Profit from Energy Brainpool s leading experiences in the German and international markets. We closely work with various players in the fields of economy, science and politics, such as energy utilities, regulators and power exchanges. We are looking forward for your participation in becoming leading experts in energy trading within the Chinese power market. Foto: Christoph Busse/EEX DETAILS Dates 15. 18. August 2016 Berlin, Germany 05. 08. September 2016 Bejing, China 10. 13. October 2016 Shanghai, China 07. 10. November 2016 Berlin, Germany Detailed venues will be enclosed at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Time 9.00 a.m. unitl 5.00 p.m. www.energybrainpool.com/cet16 Sincerely, TARGET GROUP Tobias Kurth CEO Experts and executives with ties to energy generation, trading, purchase, procurement and distribution Employees in portfolio management, risk management and analysis CONTACT Brandenburgische Straße 86/87 10713 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 30 767654-10 Telefax: +49 30 767654-20 www.energybrainpool.com kontakt@energybrainpool.com YOUR BENEFIT You learn about the operating principles of wholesale power markets You gain detailed knowledge of products of spot and futures markets You learn how to handle risks in procurement, trading and retail
DAY 1: INTRODUCTION TO POWER MARKETS On day one you will be provided with a detailed overview on the framework of the power market design, the balancing group system, available products and trading processes in wholesale power markets. Different aspects of price settling and price influences for short- and long-term power markets will be discussed. Finally, current aspects of the Chinese power market reform and its influences are explained. Gain detailed insights into liberalised energy markets and discuss implications for the Chinese market and your company. Foto: pictures / pixelio.de AGENDA DAY 1 Basics of liberalised power markets Framework: how to trade a product you cannot touch Balancing group systems and balancing energy mechanisms Agents and their role in the liberalised power market Wholesale power markets Exchange trading vs. over-the-counter trading Differentiation between spot market and futures market Short-term electricity trading at spot markets Day-ahead auction and Intraday trading Price setting via the merit order Price influences at spot markets Day-ahead auction and intraday trading at the EPEX Marketing of renewable electricity as price factor Long-term electricity trading at futures markets Trade motivation: hedging, arbitrage and speculation Futures trading products: forwards and futures Margining Price influences at the futures market The Chinese power market Overview of the Chinese power market Current situation Outlook DAY 2: ENERGY TRADING: TOOLS AND EXPERT KNOWLEDGE Day two will cover different strategies for power procurement and associated risk management processes. Portfolio management and practical examples of risk optimization such as value-neutral hedges for customer load profiles by means of hpfc (hourly price forward curve) will help you to evaluate a given portfolio by risk maps and risk indicators. You will also learn how to use chart analysis and technical trading signals for an optimal trading performance. Meet a trader*: The evening of day 2 gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas and knowledge with trading experts. Use the chance for networking at a business dinner at an exclusive venue. Foto: Christoph Busse/EEX AGENDA DAY 2 Power procurement Full supply vs. structured procurement Standard load profile vs. consumption metering Portfolio management Processes and pricing Procurement strategies under risk aspects Value-neutral hedge of customer load profiles by means of hpfc Exemplary portfolio structure of energy suppliers Risk management Short and long-term risks in the energy sector Risk management processes Risk maps and risk indicators (VaR, CfaR, etc.) Technical chart analysis and trading strategies Chart analysis and examples of current prices Technical trading signals (EMA, Bollinger Bands, RSI, etc.) * Please note: the business dinner Meet a trader only will be conducted during the seminars in Berlin, Germany.
DAY 3: TRADING PRACTICE: REALISTIC ENERGY TRADING SIMULATION Practical and realistic trading simulations apply theoretical obtained knowledge in a competitive environment. You control your own power plant portfolio and thus participate in power trading. During the computer-based trading simulation you will conduct different trading processes in the dayahead and intraday phase. You will interpret meteorological events, technical data of your power plant as well as historical market data, in order to plan your trading actions. You will optimise the power plant dispatch via trading transactions in the EPEX intraday market, across all of Europe. Trading strategies for the Chinese power market and a short written examination will conclude the third day. Learn how an energy trader operates: strategies, mechanisms and competing in a fast pace trading environment. Foto: Energy Brainpool AGENDA DAY 3 Computer-based Trading Simulation long-term Participants learn about the use of a coal power plant in futures trading through training activities on the electricity, CO 2 and coal markets. Participants practice different trading simulations and learn comprehensive mechanisms and strategies of long term energy trading. Long-term trading with electricity, fuels and emission certificates Comparison of base and peak contracts Hedging of open positions Storage credit and emissions management Credit limits and credit risks Computer-based Trading Simulation cross-border Participants trade in a model of the European electricity market. Participants practice various trading simulations on five European stock exchanges, in the process learning valueoptimised power plant management in Germany, France, England, Sweden and Poland. Basic market mechanisms Electricity pricing Asset-backed transactions Identification of arbitrage transactions Timetable and balancing group management Trading strategies on the Chinese market (CSG) Short certification exam (written) DAY 4: RETAIL STRATEGY AND FUTURE POWER MARKETS To complement the knowledge on liberalised power markets, day four will provide you with strategies and methods for electricity sales and retailing. You will be introduced to existing products and possibilities for customer segmentation and discuss varying customer load profiles. We will talk about the main features of future power markets while an in-depth discussion and Q&A session with our experts round up the seminar. Optional day: Deepen your knowledge on retails and sales strategies and how to implement theoretical knowledge. Foto: by-studio/fotolia.com AGENDA DAY 4 Retail strategy Strategies and methods for successful retailing Customer segmentation Customer load profiles Example products (tranche and discount models) Discussion and Q&A In-depth consultation with our experts Additional topics of interest Future power markets Smart metering and its possibilities Storage technologies and their utilization From utility to flexitility
ABOUT ENERGY BRAINPOOL Energy Brainpool is the independent market specialist for the energy sector with a focus on the electricity and energy trading in Europe. Our expertise includes analysis, forecasting and modelling of energy markets and prices, scientific and practice-oriented studies, individual consulting as well as training for the energy sector. Analysis Spot price forecast Forecasts on control power and individual price forecasts Fundamental Energy Market Model Power2Sim Scientific studies on the energy market design, development of electricity prices and price components as well as influences of renewable energies Individual Consulting Trade strategies, risk, portfolio and procurement management Development and optimisation of marketing strategies and business models Electricity trade and marketing Training Open and in-house seminars, workshops and management trainings on current topics of the energy sector Management and face-to-face training Practice-oriented simulation games for energy trade Workshops for players of international energy markets SELECTED REFERENCES Global Investors FOLLOW US ON CEE NEWS The news portal Chinese European Energy News CEENews frequently publishes news on global energy markets, the German Energiewende / energy transition and its implications on international markets with focus on China. Experts of the energy sector, economy, science and politics convey their know-how in compact news to current market trends, studies, analyses and forecasts. CEENews is available in English, German and Chinese. Foto: zhangyang135769. / fotolia.com Topics and focus Trends and implementation of the German Energy Transition Expansion and integration of renewable energy worldwide Implication for international energy markets with focus on China News on current events on the energy market CEENews on WeChat http://ceenews.info/en
Registration Yes, I would like to participate at the following seminar: In cooperation with Berlin, Germany 15.-18. August 2016 07.-10. November 2016 Day 1 3 Day 1 3 Day 4 (optional) Day 4 (optional) Beijing 05.-08. September 2016 Day 1 3 Day 4 (optional) Shanghai 10. 13. October 2016 Day 1 3 Day 4 (optional) Business dinner & networking Meet a trader at exclusive venue on 2nd day of German events. Participant information (* mandatory fields) Mr Ms Full Name* Company* Position* Street, No.* Zip-code, City* Country* email* VAT-ID* Billing address (if deviating) Date, Signature* Extra Services**: Please inform me on the following extra services: Excursions Interpreter English Chinese Hotel / Travel arrangements Visa / Company invite Price: Germany: 3-day seminar for 2000,- EUR, additional 4th day for 500 EUR per person plus VAT. China: 3-day seminar for 2400,- EUR, additional 4th day for 600 EUR per person plus VAT. Prices include catering during the seminar and seminar documents. ** Additional costs for extra services may apply. Organiser Brandenburgische Straße 86/87 10713 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 30 76 76 54-10 Telefax: +49 30 76 76 54-20 kontakt@energybrainpool.com www.energybrainpool.com/en Cooperation partner Tellhow SCI-Tech Co. LTD. Mr Yu Liao Pudong New District Building 19 No. 1387 Zahngdong Road 200120 Shanghai, China Phone: +86 17701806108 liaoyu@tellhow.com www.tellhowpower.com Dates & location 15.-18. August 2016 Berlin, Germany 05.-08. September 2016 Beijing, China 10.-13. October 2016 Shanghai, China 07.-10. November 2016 Berlin, Germany Venue Germany Brandenburgische Straße 86/87 5th floor 10713 Berlin, Germany Detailed venues for the events in China will be enclosed at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Terms and conditions: The package price for a 3-day seminar in Germany is 2.000,- EUR per person. The additional price for the 4th day is 500 EUR. The package price for a 3-day seminar in China is 2.400,- EUR per person plus 600 EUR for an additional 4th day. All prices are subject to statutory value-added tax. Fees for participation in seminars and conferences are understood per person and, unless otherwise specified, cover materials for the seminars and conferences, lunch and beverages during the breaks. All participants receive a certificate at the end of the event. The participation fee is due upon receipt of invoice or registration confirmation either in digital form via email or postal mailing. Invoices may be issued by either or Tellhow SCI-Tech Co. LTD. Cancellation (only in written form) is possible up to 28 days before the start of the event, after which a cancellation fee amounting to 75% of the participation fee shall be charged. We will gladly accept a substitute participant. The registration of a substitute participant may take place via Internet, letter, fax, email or phone communication. The registration shall be deemed legally binding with our written confirmation. When cancelling within less than 7 days up to the event, the full training fee is due. Energy Brainpool reserves the right to replace scheduled speakers with other speakers and to make any necessary changes in the event programme, preserving the overall character of the event. If it is not feasible to hold the event because of an event of force majeure, because a speaker is unable to attend, due to disturbances at the place of venue or due to an insufficient number of participants, the participants shall be informed without undue delay. Cancellation due to insufficient number of participants shall take place no later than 7 days before the event is held. In such case, the participation fee shall be refunded. Any claim for compensation of travel and accommodation expenses or of costs incurred due to lost work time shall be excluded, unless such costs are caused by gross negligence or wilful conduct on the part of Energy Brainpool. Energy Brainpool is obliged, in the event of any possible impairment of performance, to undertake all reasonable steps to help remedy or limit the impairment. Travel arrangements: Seminar costs do not include any services for travel arrangements, visa etc. Energy Brainpool may provide services for travel arrangements or hire third party service providers if needed. Please contact us for a detailed proposal. Extra costs will be charged and depend on the services offered. Extra services: Seminars are conducted in English language. An interpreter for English - Chinese may be provided if needed during the seminar and external activities. Extra costs will be charged and depend on the services offered. 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