Agenda

All the political parties from Romania are invited to share their view on the future of the energy system and how the energy transition will have to take place in Romania in order for our country to come out as a winner at the end of this stage.

• Iulian Iancu – PSD
• Cristina Prună – USR

• Ondřej Šafář – CEZ
• Aristotelis Chantavas – Enel
• Eric Stab – Engie
• Manfred Bernegger – Vestas

The end of this year will be a critical period for decision-makers that will have to submit the final version of the NECP 2021 – 2030. As the EU and countries all across the world are pushing for more action in climate policy, will Romania follow their lead?

Speakers:

• Doru Vișan – Secretary of State, Ministry of Energy
• Zoltan Nagy Bege – Vice President, ANRE
• Henrik Dam – Policy Officer, DG Energy, European Commission
• Daniele Agostini – Head of Low Carbon Policy, Enel
• Radu Dudau – Director, Energy Policy Group
• Razvan Nicolescu – Partner, Central Europe Leader For Gas, Oil And Chemicals, Deloitte

In order for the energy transition to work, it will have to be just. The social impact will have to be evaluated and we will have to find solutions together. This discussion will focus on the currently available instruments and how we can efficiently use them to address the social impact of the energy transition.

Speakers:

• Aleksandra Tomczak – Policy Coordinator, Coal Regions in Transition Platform
• Roman Doubrava – Head of Unit, DG Clima, European Commission
• Alessandro Viviani – Ambrosetti House – Presentation of the study on social
  benefits of Energy Transition in Romania

From a technological perspective, the solutions for making the energy transition happen to exist and they are now emerging as new business opportunities at the global level. Representatives of some of the most important companies will present the tried and tested solutions at the global level that are now ready for developing new businesses in Romania.

Speakers:

• Vasile Cristea – Head of Distribution Solutions, Siemens
• Katherine Poseidon – Policy Analyst, BNEF
• Bogdan Neagoe – PGGA Business Development Manager – Romania, Bulgaria, Ungaria, Ucraina, ABB
• Cristian Pirvulescu – CEO, Enevo

 Going towards a sustainable and decarbonized economy and society implies decarbonizing not only the electricity sector but also transport, heating and cooling as well as specific sectors of the industry. Learn how renewables can penetrate all these sectors through direct or indirect electrification solutions, such as hydrogen.

Speakers:

• Alexandru Floristean – Project Manager, Hydrogen Europe
• Patrick Crombez – General Manager, Heating and Renewables Strategic Business Unit, Daikin Europe
• Cyril Harry – Head of Gas Asset Regulation & Analysis, Engie