Conference Programme
Programme
Join us for two days of high-level discussions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities designed to chart the path toward a just and sustainable energy transition in the Baltic Sea region.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
08:15 AM - 09:00 AM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00 AM - 09:20 AM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Opening Remarks
Chair of the Session
09:20 AM - 09:50 AM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Geopolitical Context and Global Energy Pathways to Achieve Enhanced Security and Affordability
Trends and perspectives for human flourishing in the US, the EU and globally.
Speakers
Chair of the Session
09:50 AM - 11:00 AM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Energy Pathways to Meet Increased Energy Demand While Ensuring Efficient, Reliable, and Affordable Solutions
How much electricity does it take to generate, and what does “a good price” mean?
Needs of the big energy consumers
Chair of the Session
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Coffee Break
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Financing the Energy Strategy and Delivery Pathways for Optimal Economic Impact
Business case of multiple energy pathways: sectors getting economic benefit
Bioeconomy, circularity, and productivity enhancement in practice
Supply chain disruptions and how to manage them
Speakers
Chair of the Session
01:00 PM - 01:10 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Presentation of World Energy Council Congress 2026 in Riyadh
Speakers
01:10 PM - 02:30 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Lunch Break
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Community Engagement and Actionable steps to Achieve Energy Affordability and Reliability
Local communities why, are they against? Not In My Back Yard solutions;
The role of municipalities and their capacity
Is there a gap between policy planning and local action?
The role of “glue” in energy trilemma
Speakers
Chair of the Session
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Coffee Break
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
The way forward, what’s next?
Voice of policy planning
What are the plans of the Ministries
Where is the need for the regional solutions
Chair of the Session
05:30 PM - 05:40 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Closing Remarks
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM(EET; UTC+02:00)
Gala Dinner (by invitation only)
Path to Riyadh 2026
Setting the Stage for the World Energy Congress
This conference serves as a milestone event leading to the World Energy Council Congress 2026 in Riyadh, bringing together global energy leaders to shape the future of sustainable energy.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2026
Supported by
Outreach Partners
