Powering the Future: Battery Storage & Data Centres
Where practical expertise meets strategic insight
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10 Sep 2025 Past event
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive CMS client event in the heart of Madrid, bringing together top industry minds for an afternoon of expert insights, forward-looking discussions, and high-level networking.
Spain is undergoing major shifts in energy and digital infrastructure. Our two dynamic panel discussions will bring together legal and industry experts to explore how these changes are shaping the market and what opportunities lie ahead.
Panel 1: Battery Storage – Powering the Future
Battery storage is rapidly becoming a central pillar of Spain’s energy transition. Hear from CMS specialists, developers, investors, and market analysts as they explore the regulatory landscape, investment drivers, and the future of grid flexibility. Whether you're already active in the space or looking to enter, this panel will offer valuable insight.
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Panellists:
- Isaac Garcia Moreno, Executive Director, BW-ESS
- Pablo Martínez Serrano, Iberia industry lead, Modo Energy
- Diego De La Viña, Head of Finance & BD for Europe, Mars Renewables
- Pilar Gonzalez, Innovation Manager - Energy Storage, battery expert
- Louise Dalton, Partner, CMS UK
Panel 2: Data Centres – Lessons from FLAP-D Markets
Spain's data centre sector is gaining momentum. Drawing on experience from more mature European markets—Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin—CMS partners will provide practical takeaways across the full lifecycle of data centre projects, from financing and development to construction and dispute resolution. Wrap up the day with a cocktail reception, offering the perfect setting to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and build new connections in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Moderator:
Panellists:
- Eva Talmacsi, Partner, CMS UK
- Mark Breslin, Partner, CMS UK
- Jonathan Dames, Partner, CMS UK
- Belinda Taranger, Partner, CMS Kluge Norway
Places are limited, so we encourage you to register early. We look forward to welcoming you.
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