The important role of energy and energy security in today's geopolitically unstable world, as well as the strategic importance of reducing Europe's energy dependence on Russia, in the wake of the war in Ukraine, will be highlighted by the Institute of Energy of Southeast Europe (IENE) in its 26th Annual National Conference “Energy & Development” which will take place in Athens on November 22-23, 2022.The important role of energy and energy security in today's geopolitically unstable world, as well as the strategic importance of reducing Europe's energy dependence on Russia, in the wake of the war in Ukraine, will be highlighted by the Institute of Energy of Southeast Europe (IENE) in its 26th Annual National Conference “Energy & Development” which will take place in Athens on November 22-23, 2022.
This multi-thematic and well-established event ensures a holistic and coherent approach to the broad range of issues affecting the energy sector in Greece and the wider region of SE Europe, as well as their impact on the economy.
The high-level participation of government ministers and senior executives of leading public and private sector companies as well as acclaimed experts and academics will enhance a fruitful dialogue and exchange of ideas and views on all issues concerning the energy and environment sector focusing on Greece and SE Europe.
More than 70 speakers and panelists have already confirmed their participation in the 26th National Conference "Energy & Development 2022", and the topics to be discussed include: "The Energy Crisis: The Global and European Dimension", "Energy Security at the Center of the European Energy Policy", "Energy and Economy: a Delicate Balance in an Uncertain Global Environment", "The Role of Large International Electricity Interconnections”, "REPower EU and the European target for independence from Russian Energy", "Fit for 55: Challenges in the design and implementation of the New European Energy Policy", "The critical role of LNG in global and regional energy supply", "The European electricity and natural gas market in a high price environment", "The need for greater RES penetration in the power generation mix, the role of storage and smart technologies", "New Energy Technologies : Hydrogen, Synthetic Fuels, Biomethane”, “The role of hydrocarbons in energy transition” and “Geopolitical parameters and energy security”.
The Conference is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) and will be held at Divani Caravel Hotel, in Athens.
The main sponsors of the Conference are DEPA Commercial, HEREMA, More Energy and the Law firm KG Law, while its supporters include the companies ENERGEAN, DESFA, and NANKO Renewables. Furthermore, Action Sponsor is the Sunlight Group, while as Media Sponsors are Energia.gr, NE Global and Foreign Affairs.
