2nd Net Zero Valley Conference, Schleswig-Holstein

The Net Zero Valley Initiative cordially invites you to the 2nd Net Zero Valley Conference.

Following the successful state-wide launch in March 2026, the Net Zero Valley process in Schleswig-Holstein is moving into its next phase. The focus is now on practical implementation. 

Numerous stakeholders from business, academia, local authorities and politics have contributed over the past few months and laid the foundations for the application.

How will the Net Zero Valley in Schleswig-Holstein take shape?
Together, we would like to discuss

• the opportunities a Net Zero Valley presents for Schleswig-Holstein
• what experiences other Net Zero Valleys in Germany and Europe have already gained
• what expectations Berlin and Brussels have of future model regions
• which investment and technology projects are now awaiting implementation
• what political, planning and infrastructural conditions need to be put in place to successfully drive
  
  forward the industrial transformation In addition, the contents of the application for the Net Zero Valley Schleswig-Holstein and the next steps towards establishing the model region will be presented.

3.30 pm – Welcome and official submission of the application for ‘Net Zero Valley Schleswig-Holstein’
Tobias Goldschmidt, Minister for Energy Transition, Climate Protection, the Environment and Nature for the State of Schleswig-Holstein
Iris Meyer, Managing Director of Wirtschaftsagentur Neumünster GmbH

3.50 pm – Battery cell technology made in Schleswig-Holstein: A contribution to Europe’s technological sovereignty
– Management of CustomCells GmbH

4.15 pm – Net Zero Valley Schleswig-Holstein: From application to implementation
– Presentation of the application as a European model region and the next steps
towards implementation Steffen Volk, Net Zero Valley Initiative Schleswig-Holstein

4.40 pm – How will Net Zero Valley Schleswig-Holstein become a model of success?
Panel discussion with representatives from the EU, the Federal Government, the State of Schleswig-Holstein and the net-zero technology sector.
Key discussion points: expectations and support from Berlin and Brussels; investment and business location prospects; implementation projects for Schleswig-Holstein

5.20 pm – Summary and outlook
, featuring, amongst others, Joschka Knuth, State Secretary at the Ministry for Energy Transition, Climate Protection, Environment and Nature of the State of Schleswig-Holstein

5.30 pm – Closing remarks and a visit to the exhibition
‘Time to Network’, as well as insights into specific projects and initiatives from Schleswig-Holstein

Moderator: Eva Diederich