17th SIMONE Congress
20 May - 22 May, 2026
Czech Republic, Prague
SIMONE Congress 2026
The SIMONE Congress stands at the forefront as the leading open forum for managers and technical specialists dealing with gas pipeline simulation and optimization. This distinguished event serves as a hub for exchanging cutting-edge ideas, fostering dialogue on innovative applications, and advancing knowledge in the field of gas simulation.
Renowned for its excellence, the Congress is recognized for high-quality technical presentations that offer deep insights into real-world challenges and experiences associated with gas pipeline simulation and optimization.
Organized by LIWACOM Informationstechnik GmbH (Essen) and SIMONE Research Group s.r.o. (Prague), the SIMONE Congress takes place biennially in a rotating European location. Previous venues include Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Bulgaria, and Austria.
In 2026 we will meet in Prague
Prague, the enchanting capital of the Czech Republic, is a city where centuries of history meet modern dynamism. Famous for its architectural beauty, vibrant cultural life, and charming atmosphere, Prague offers an inspiring backdrop for the 2026 SIMONE Congress.
The event will be held at the Hotel Ambassador, located directly on Wenceslas Square—one of the most iconic and central locations in the city. This premier venue offers both elegance and convenience, ensuring an exceptional experience for all participants.
Enjoy the city’s world-class cuisine, stroll through the historic Old Town, or relax by the Vltava River—all just steps from the congress venue.
Program
Wednesday
20 May 2026
Meet and greet and a buffet dinner
Thursday
21 May 2026
Milan Váša (Net4Gas COO) - Introductory Word
Session I
The Future Is Here
Maciej Szeniawski, Anna Olejnik (OGP Gaz System) - Application of artificial intelligence in short-term forecasting
Nicole Zechner, Philip Worschischek, Helmut Wernhart, Vartan Awetisjan (AGGM) - PyPSA-AT meets SIMONE: Mutual benefits with a sector-coupled open optimization model of the energy system
Session II
Calorific value modeling
Emanuel Garieri, Alexander Reininger, Gernot Haider (AGGM) - Certification of calorific value determination: Overview, experiences and outlook from AGGM in Austria
Tomáš Grisa, Martin Jedlička (GasNet) – SIMONE Online: Calorific Value Computation
Lunch
Session III
New Gasous Media
Lars Larsson (Emerson) - Simulating the Future Grid How Hydrogen Redefine Pipeline Modeling
Jan Kubálek, Martin Michálek (Net4Gas) - Monitoring the Propagation of Ethane in the Transmission System: A Real-Event Case Study
Pavel Knejp (Net4Gas) - Distribution of different hydrogen blending ratios in Czech natural gas grid
Walk through Prague
Riding Historical Trams to Strahovský klášter
Gala Dinner
Friday
22 May 2026
Session IV
Compressors Are Still Needed
Aleš Kozojed (Honeywell) - Unlocking Peak Compressor Performance: Optimal Control with Honeywell CCC
Gerhard Sauer (Gascade) - From Field Data to Functional Compressor Maps: A Novel Approach for Radial Compressors
Session V
SIMONE Will Help You
Maxims Mišura, Mārcis Vārpa (Conexus) - GIS Integration for Gas Network Data Visualization and Operational Insights
Ken Menth, Darwin Freitag, Heribert Scheerer (LIWACOM) - SIMONE Web Interface as a fresh approach to the GUI
Congress Closing
Registration
... before 1 March 2026:
Delegates: € 950
Accompanying persons: € 200
... after 1 March 2026:
Delegates: € 1050
Accompanying persons: € 250
The delegate fee covers attendance at the technical presentations, coffee breaks, lunches and the social program. The accompanying persons fee covers only the social program.
Symposium chair
Marko Hauliš
CEO - SIMONE Research Group
Contact
Email Us
For any inquiries, please reach out to us at
simone@confis.cz.
We are here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the symposium.
See the Venue
The symposium will be held at
Hotel Ambassador – Wenceslas Square 5–7, Prague, Czech Republic.
We look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful city.
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