With only a day left before the start of this major energy conference, organized by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE), there is growing interest and anticipation by companies, experts and media. With more than 75 speakers and moderators and 250 registered attendees this year’s event is slated to become another successful event for the Institute.
Now in its 28th edition this IENE conference has been established over the years as a high level colloquium for energy policy and business in Greece and SE Europe.
The event will open with a keynote speech by the Senior Energy Advisor of the Prime Minster, Mr. Nikos Tsafos, while introductory statements and addresses will be delivered by high-ranking officials and representatives from Greece's energy and economy sector. These include Dr. Athanasios Dagoumas, President of the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Waste and Water (RAAEY), Mr. Yiannis Yiarentis, Chairman & CEO of the Administrator of Renewable Energy Sources and Guarantees of Origin (DAPEEP SA) and Prof. Nikolaos Vettas, General Manager of the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE).
In total, more than 75 speakers and moderators are participating in this year's IENE's “Energy & Development” Conference. These include many senior executives from major energy companies and organizations in Greece and abroad, as well as academics, scientists, representatives of international organizations and well-known stakeholders. Moreover, established experts and analysts will share their perspective on highly topical energy matters.
Following the release by the International Energy Agency (IEA) of its flagship publication, the “World Energy Outlook 2024”, one of the first international presentations will take place during the conference and will be delivered by Mr. Oskaras Alsauskas, Energy Analyst who will travel to Athens especially for the occasion. The conclusions of WEO 2024 will be commented upon by a distinguished panel of experts. In this year’s edition, the flagship report by the International Energy Organization makes a specific reference to the central role of energy efficiency in green transition and energy security.
IENE's 28th “Energy & Development” Conference will cover a wide spectrum of issues in the domestic, regional and international energy agenda, which, among others, will include: Offshore Wind Farms, Investments in energy infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, ESG criteria, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production, Artificial Intelligence (ΑΙ), Energy Optimization and Digitalization, Natural Gas Markets, Electricity Markets, Electricity Grids and RES, Alternative Fuels - Hydrogen - Synthetic Fuels, CO2 Management and CCUS Systems, Climate Change, Sustainability and COP29.
IENE's “Energy and Development 2024” is being held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water (RΑΑΕΥ) and the International Energy Agency (IEA).
IENE's annual Conference is sponsored by a number of major Greek and international companies active in the fields of energy, industry and services with HELLENiQ ENERGY as Lead Sponsor and the following companies as Sponsors: Motoroil, ΤERNA Energy, IPTO, DEPA Commercial and KG Law Firm. Event Supporters include: EnSCo, DESFA, enaon, HEREMA, Energean, DAPEEP, Elpedison, and the Copelouzos Group.
Also, the conference communication sponsors include the following Media: Energia.gr, Naftemporiki newspaper, NE Global.eu, PolicyJournal.gr, Flash.gr, and Euro2day.gr.
Details concerning the Conference programme, confirmed speakers, and registration can be found here.