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
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Registration and Morning Coffee
07:00 AM - 07:20 AM
Opening Remarks
07:20 AM - 07:50 AM
Geopolitical Context and Global Energy Pathways to Achieve Enhanced Security and Affordability
Trends and perspectives for just transition in the US, the EU and globally.
Chair of the Session
07:50 AM - 09:00 AM
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
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Coffee Break
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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
Chair of the Session
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Presentation of World Energy Council Congress 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11:10 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Break
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
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
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Coffee Break
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
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
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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
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