EVENTS

Don’t miss the one of the region’s leading gas conference. This year, the Budapest LNG Summit will be organized on December 6, live and in person at the Hotel Marriott Budapest. As an established regional conference, the Budapest LNG Summit is ideally placed to take a prominent role in connecting policymakers and the business ecosystem from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond by providing a platform to discuss the driving trends of the gas industry and to identify the opportunities and challenges ahead of us.

A global energy crunch sent natural gas prices soaring and hitting record highs in the past month. What are the factors that are fueling the price surge? What can we expect in the long run and what are the main lessons to take away? Major stakeholders of the gas and LNG industry including high-level representatives of MET Group, Shell, ExxonMobil, Gazprom, SOCAR, Dentons, CEEGEX, FGSZ, GTSOU and Eustream will review how the sector has coped so far with the challenges and adjusted to the new normal.

Since 2016 Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) has organised five editions of the Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) in Brussels. Each of them was focused on key issues regarding transition of energy sector and provided a Central European perspective to the Brussels’ debate on energy and climate policy.

The current energy crunch reminds us that the resilience of the European energy system is increasingly important as the EU energy system integrates more decentralised and intermittent renewable energy, and fossil fuels are gradually phased out. Energy security, as one of the five dimensions of the EU Energy Union, remains a priority, especially in the Central European region which has been seriously affected by supply disruptions in the past. The context of transition towards net-zero economy emphasizes new aspects of energy security, that can be accommodated in a wider framework of energy sector resilience. In addition to the issue of security of supply, resilience may include cybersecurity, resilience of supply chains (including critical raw materials and components), climate adaptation, electricity grid stability as well as the changes in climate and energy diplomacy. These topics are usually elaborated by different experts separately. In order to fully understand the complexity of the challenges we face we want to zoom out and discuss a wide spectrum of aspects of energy sector resilience across the whole value chain during a single event.

The 6th edition of CEDE will once again engage a wide representation of stakeholders, especially form Central Europe, and will provide a good opportunity to exchange ideas how the EU energy sector can secure its resilience in a cost-effective way, and at the same time fulfil its 2030 and 2050 climate commitments. During the event CEEP together with REKK will present a report on resilience of the electricity sector in Central Europe in the time of transition, which will serve as a food for thought during the Central European Day of Energy. The draft agenda can be fund here.

The 34th EuroPOWER Energy Conference and the 4th OZE POWER will be held on November 17-18, 2021 in a hybrid formula: stationary at The Westin Warsaw Hotel and in the form of online transmission. Key representatives of the industry will meet for the second time this year

The main point of discussion during the inaugural debate will be the energy transition strategy and the pursuit of climate neutrality. Topics such as the goals of sustainable development and climate neutrality, the essence of the energy transformation, and challenges related to ensuring the security of energy supplies will be discussed. Then the speakers will analyze renewable energy in the context of the development and competitiveness of the Polish economy. There will also be issues regarding the social and economic potential of RES, increased greenhouse gas reduction targets, the usage of hydrogen in energy and transport, the Offshore Sector Deal, and the development of large solar farms.

An important topic will be the prospects and scenarios of activities in the field of the Polish energy mix until 2050. Experts will discuss the modernization and expansion of distribution networks and the role of natural gas in the transformation of the heating power industry.

The discussion on the second day of the congress will begin with the issue of the energy and economic potential of Polish wind. The speakers will consider whether the Polish power industry is ready for a digital metamorphosis. Issues related to the conditions of digital transformation in the energy sector, the use of modern technologies, challenges and benefits related to the implementation of the cloud in energy companies will be discussed.

The transformation of coal regions will be presented on practical examples. Modern energy companies will be analyzed in terms of new models and revenue streams, consumer awareness and the development of the energy-related services market, data use and process automation. The event will also include topics related to civic, local and distributed energy as well as systems and regionalization of support for the energy transformation.

EuroPower and OZE Power is a dialogue platform that is a place for public consultations between government representatives and all industry representatives. The aim of the conference is a substantive debate focused on the current economic and political situation, including the challenges of the energy sector and the development of renewable energy sources.

The congress is carried out as part of the activities of MMC Polska, which organizes prestigious congresses, conferences, workshops, and business training dedicated to managerial staff and company boards.

We are delighted to announce we are a media partner to the Large Scale Solar Central and Eastern Europe Conference taking place in Warsaw Poland from 16-17 November.

With gigawatt+ markets in Poland (1.4 GW), Bulgaria (1.1 GW), Hungary (2.1 GW) and Romania (1.4 GW) according to SolarPower Europe figures, Central and Eastern Europe presents a huge solar opportunity through to 2025.

The event will bring together active developers and investors working on projects in the region to chart the path forwards to a low carbon power system with solar at its core. View the 2 day agenda and speakers. Register with our code CEEP20 to get 20% off! #LSSCEE

For 11 years, Climate Action has been uniting heads of state and multilaterals, environment ministers, business leaders, investors, and NGOs alongside the UN Climate Change negotiations, convening the largest multi-stakeholder forum: Sustainable Innovation Forum.

The 12th edition takes place alongside COP26 in Glasgow with a fully programmed hybrid event creating a virtual window into COP26, connecting our physical and digital realities, and providing a trusted a global platform for you to engage in the most important climate meeting of our generation. The role of non-state actors in the transition to net zero is critical.

The Sustainable Innovation Forum’s platform offers all stakeholders the opportunity to have a tangible impact at COP, helping forge the cross sector, public-private partnerships essential for transformational change, showcasing business action, the power of green finance and the innovative solutions at our disposal today.

Attend to:

• Forge cross sector partnerships
• Spotlight effective business action
• Contribute to crucial discussions with national and regional policymakers driving the transition to a net-zero economy
• Help highlight the power of green finance
• Learn new products and strategies that will help achieve climate ambitions

Key Speakers:

• Aniruddha Dasgupta, President and CEO, World Resources Institute
• Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive, Ofgem
• David Belliard, Vice Mayor of Transformation of Public Place, City of Paris
• Ismahane Elouafi, Chief Scientist, Food and Agriculture Organization
• Dr Edwin Basson, CEO, World Steel Organization
• Raymond Johansne, Governing Mayor of Oslo
• Sarah O’Driscoll, Cities Director, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
• Eva Zabey, Executive Director, Business for Nature
• James Thornton, CEO, Client Earth

Budapest Climate Summit is taking place from 7-8 October 2021 in Budapest, bringing together the climate and sustainability stakeholders from and beyond Central and Eastern Europe to network in person. As an unparalleled regional forum, Budapest Climate Summit will provide a comprehensive overview of the complex issue of green transition demonstrating the sustainability efforts and ambitions of major corporate actors, policymakers, think tanks and civil society.

The topics and speakers of the Summit can be accessed here.

The 36th edition of the International Scientific & Expert Meeting will take place from 16th to 18th of June, 2021 in Opatija, Croatia. The largest gas conference & exhibition in Southeast Europe will attract a great number of distinguished gas and energy experts and high-ranking managers from numerous gas companies. Speakers and exhibitors from all around the world will take part in this international event.

You can expect many interesting presentations of scientific & professional papers, round tables, few panel-discussions arranged in 10 thematic sessions and a poster session. THE PRELIMINARY PROGRAM OF THE EVENT IS AVAILABLE HERE. Speakers include influential experts from prominent Croatian and European universities and gas and energy companies. The Congress will cover a series of current topics important for the gas and energy industry and which extends along the entire natural gas chain, as well as crucial issues which will determine development of the natural gas market in the near future. REGISTER YOUR PARTICIPATION HERE.

Exhibition will be held simultaneously in the exhibition area in front of the conference hall and it will gather a great number of exhibitors, mostly gas equipment manufacturers and traders from Croatia and abroad. Exhibitors have the opportunity to exhibit gas equipment in indoor and outdoor exhibition booths. Book your stand here.

Sponsorship of this event provides access to international audience from many countries, of which most of them are managers, decision makers or purchasers. This event is an excellent opportunity for all participants in the gas market to create, strengthen and facilitate business ties on the dynamic market with growth potential and to promote new innovative products and solutions for the gas and energy industry.

The Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum is the premiere international gathering of government, industry, and thought leaders to set the energy agenda for the year. Now in its fifth year, the Forum has emerged as the go-to energy conference to discuss the geopolitical and market issues confronting the energy industry in the coming year, develop new partnerships, and demonstrate thought leadership on global energy trends.

The 2021 Forum will have a special focus on the post-pandemic energy system, emerging net-zero carbon goals, the role of the Middle East in the energy transition, and the US’s energy and foreign policy priorities in the Biden administration.

Offered in a new virtual setting, the 2021 Forum will feature our Atlantic Council conference app that allows participants to network directly with one another, ask questions during live events, post on virtual boards, and connect with featured sponsors. The latest agenda is posted on the website and the list of confirmed speakers can be found here

Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) in co-operation with the European Commission (DG Energy) have already organised four editions of the Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) in Brussels. Your safety is our top priority and in light of the situation with the COVID-19, we will deliver our annual conference as a digital event.

The 5th edition of CEDE will take place on 2 December and it will focus on offshore wind development in Central Europe, particularly in the Baltic, Black and Adriatic seas. Wind energy has become a major driver for RES deployment in Europe and around the world – even if still more costly than onshore – seems fundamental to reaching Europe’s climate and energy targets in an effective way. In the 2050 Long Term Strategy, the Commission has identified wind energy as the dominant power generation technology by 2050, with projections of up to 450 GW of installed offshore wind capacity.

Today there is over 22 GW of installed offshore wind capacity in the European waters, of which around 2 GW is in the Baltic Sea and several projects are already advanced. The potential of the Black and Adriatic seas is also significant. The offshore wind sector grows rapidly, as new solutions for installations in deeper waters become available. Regional differences in potential, administrative procedures and public support are also of importance to be taken into consideration. EU support would probably be of pivotal significance. The CEDE is a place to take a closer look at all the aspects of offshore wind business in Central Europe and discuss different solutions.

Detailed draft agenda will follow soon. List of confirmed speakers so far:

Opening session

• L. Jesień, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CEEP
• C. Sikow-Magny, Director of the Internal Energy and Market, European Commission

Keynote speeches

• J.Buzek, Member of the European Parliament

Presentation of the CEEP report

• M. Kawnik, Executive Director of CEEP

Session one: How to deliver offshore wind in the region

Moderator: P. Abreau Marques, Head of Unit of Renewables and CCS policy, European Commission

• The role of offshore wind in delivering the European Green Deal
• Potential sites for offshore wind in Central Europe
• Financial challenges for deployment of offshore wind in Central Europe
• Role of the EU programs and funds in offshore development
• EU regulatory regime for offshore wind

Speakers:

• H. Sutter, CEO of Eesti Energia
• M. Morawiecka, CEO of PGE Baltica

Session two: Regional cooperation on offshore grid development

Moderator: J. Balke, Head of Unit of Network and Regional Initiatives, European Commission

• Potential for cooperation between Member States in offshore wind energy
• Increasing cross-border interconnectivity as a tool of market integration
• Energy cooperation in seas basin
• Role of the institutions
• Joint offshore wind investment projects, investment opportunities
• Offshore and synchronisation of Baltic States

Speakers:

• U. Stridbæk, Vice President, Head of Regulatory Affairs of Ørsted

Concluding remarks

• M. Kawnik, Executive Director of CEEP

Participants

• Audience: Stakeholders from EU institutions, stakeholders from the region including companies, ministries officials, industry associations, think tanks and journalists
• Speakers: EU representatives, industry and public authorities’ representatives from the CEE region
• Partners: Think tanks, NGOs, universities, energy associations from Baltic States, Central and South-Eastern Europe

Participation at this event is free of charge but registration is compulsory. You can register here.

Budapest Energy Summit 2020  is the leading energy conference in Central and Eastern Europe.

BEST is an exclusive energy forum in Budapest, that brings together high-level industry leaders, experts, policymakers and top executives in energy, finance and technology from all over the world to discuss the driving trends of the industry and to identify the opportunities and challenges ahead of us. The Summit will provide a comprehensive picture of the state of the energy sector both within the CEE region and in a global context in light of the COVID-19 crisis and the climate emergency.

MAIN TOPICS IN 2020

• The biggest challenges and opportunities facing the European energy industry
• The impacts of COVID-19 on the energy industry
• How the major players of the industry perceive the crisis and reshape their business strategy in light of the new challenges
• Accelerating the clean energy transition and the decarbonisation of our energy system
• Innovation in energy – what is the future of renewables, hydrogen, energy storage and other clean energy solutions
• The role of nuclear energy in a safe and clean energy mix
• The future role of natural gas in Europe and the region

Tune in to WindTV from 1-4 December to hear top speakers such as IEA chief Fatih Birol. EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson. Government Ministers from around Europe. Industry CEOs from wind and elsewhere, including BASF chief Martin Brudermüller. Key figures from finance including the Head of Energy at the European Investment Bank. Eurovision contest winner Ruslana. And Fridays for Future leaders.

The WindTV Premium Stream will have the renowned WindEurope Conference featuring panel discussions, presentations, and interviews with respected experts from science and technology, and we’ll be showcasing start-ups and innovation.

There’ll be 4 live studios hosting the TV stream – in Brussels, Hamburg, Oxford and Essen. And a whole range of formats – certainly not just another Zoom webinar! Check out the programme and register today!

The 32nd EuroPower Energy Conference and the OZE Power Congress – a safe and comfortable hybrid congress formula!

On November 16-17 2020, the 32nd EuroPower Energy Conference and the OZE Power Congress will be held at the Sheraton Grand Warsaw Hotel. The event will be carried out in a hybrid form, combining elements of a traditional congress and online activities on a dedicated conference platform.

The aim of the conference is a substantive debate of experts on the energy sector and the development of renewable energy sources. Society, energy and economy are three specific pillars on which our event has been based for years. Experts admit that the pandemic will accelerate the transformation of the Polish energy sector, giving a positive economic and social impulse. OZE Power will be held together with EuroPower, during which we will talk about the latest trends in the energy sector and the pursuit of energy neutrality.

The hybrid formula of the event allows us to combine the meeting at the hotel, where a limited number of people will be invited to ensure the safety of participants, and and online congress, where participants will have the opportunity to use a specially prepared platform with streaming access from the main stage of the congress, Partner Zones, the possibility of asking questions and commenting on the current discussion, as well as the possibility of establishing relationships in private chats, video chats and thematic rooms.

EIT InnoEnergy’s TBB.Connect! from 4-5 November will bring together innovators and industry from all corners of the world – giving attendees the chance to create and trigger new sustainable business opportunities.

Discover 150+ cutting edge sustainable energy innovations, and enjoy the ease of online, effective and relevant B2B meetings and networking sessions all in one place. Bringing together industry, investors, policy makers and start-ups TBB.Connect offers:

• An exclusive opportunity to meet the most promising sustainable energy start-ups from around the globe;
• More than 100 pitching sessions from innovators spanning the entire energy value chain, pre-qualified and enhanced by EIT InnoEnergy;
• A virtual exhibition area showcasing more than 150 sustainable energy technologies;
• The ease of online, effective, and relevant B2B meetings and networking sessions all in one place.

As we transition from crisis to crucial change, what learnings can we take forward? How can we turn these lessons into opportunities? And what does this mean for sustainable economic development from the perspective of entrepreneurs, investors, economists, and policy makers? EIT InnoEnergy’s line-up of high-profile speakers will shed light on some of the most poignant questions facing society today.

Current confirmed speakers include:

• Dr. Steven Chu – 12th United States Secretary of Energy, Nobel Prize – 1997 Physics
• Daniel M. Kammen – Lead author for the IPCC, winner of 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, Professor, UC Berkeley
• Giles Dickson – CEO, WindEurope
• Michael E. Webber – Chief Science & Technology Officer, ENGIE
• Pierre-Emmanuel Casanova – CEO, HySiLabs
• Taavi Madiberk – CEO, Skeleton Technologies
• Benoit Lemaignan – Co-Founder & CEO, VERKOR
• Diego Pavía – CEO, EIT InnoEnergy
• Elena Bou – Innovation Director, EIT InnoEnergy
• Emmanuel Lagarrigue – Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer, Schneider Electric
• Jacob Ruiter – CEO Benelux, EIT InnoEnergy

Explore the agenda, check out the exhibitors that you can meet with and find out more information on the event here: tbbconnect.innoenergy.com