Dr. Michael Weixelbraun studied electrical engineering at the Technical Universities of Vienna and Graz. After working as a research assistant at Graz University of Technology, he joined Austrian Power Grid AG (APG) in 2012, focusing on stability, oscillation analysis, and grid restoration. From 2014 he served as assistant to the board and, between 2018 and 2024, headed APG’s department for plant operation and maintenance, ensuring secure electricity supply and supporting renewable integration and European market development. Since October 2024, he has been Managing Director of BE Energy GmbH and contributes to international committees as a conference speaker.