ENERGY – SOCIETY – ECONOMY
Agenda of the 42nd Energy Conference
EuroPOWER & OZE POWER
8:30 - 9:00
Registration
9:00 - 9:15
Conference Opening Ceremony
- dr Leszek Juchniewicz, Chairman of the EuroPOWER & OZE POWER Program Committee
- Maciej Bando, Co-Chairman of the EuroPOWER & OZE POWER Program Committee
9:30 - 10:15
Speeches by Government Representatives
10:15 - 10:30
Speech on communication
10:30 - 12:10
Energy transformation as a means of strengthening the Polish economy - between ambition and realism
Inaugural debate- Energy policy in a period of instability – how do armed conflicts shape the pace and direction of the transformation?
- REPowerEU as an impetus for transformation – how to effectively integrate the EU plan into national priorities?
- PEP2040 and NECP – are energy strategies keeping up with the pace of geopolitical and technological changes?
- Transformation goals for 2030 - implementation of Fit for 55, national regulations, 2040 and 2050 - which are realistic for Poland, and which require adjustment?
- National Recovery Plan – how to translate available funds into lasting changes in the energy mix?
- Costs of transformation and the need for integration of energy market segments – how to integrate different functional cross-sections of the market and what mechanisms and tools are needed?
- Social aspects of the energy transformation. What will consumers gain, and what inconveniences must they face? How to respond to the needs and concerns of professional groups and local communities whose lives are being changed by the transformation?
- The citizen as an active participant in the transformation and a fair discussion about costs.
12:10 - 12:45
Networking break
12:45 - 13:50
Nuclear energy in Poland - the foundation of security and energy transformation
Debate- Current status and construction schedule - Polish Nuclear Power Program.
- Local content - Polish companies building nuclear power plants - status and expectations.
- A stable and predictable legal environment, including clear regulations on local content - crucial for controlling costs, schedule, and technological-regulatory risks.
- The role of nuclear energy in energy security, CO2 emission reduction, and lowering energy prices.
- Cooperation with international technological and financial partners.
- Potential and challenges related to SMR implementation – examples of significant progress and the local supply chain.
- How can existing IT solutions support the operation of nuclear energy?
- How to optimally present the synergy between nuclear energy and RES within the concept of sector integration?
- Growing demand for personnel – the need for intensive education and training programs for nuclear engineers, technicians, and operators.
13:50 - 14:50
Gas, heat, and fuels in the era of transformation
Debate- Gas as a bridge fuel – how many more years will it remain part of the energy mix?
- Directions for the gas sector's development after 2027 – security of supply, role of biomethane, infrastructure development.
- Support for gas sources, including through the capacity market.
- Strategy for the heating sector.
- The role of fossil fuels during the energy transformation period – are they a necessary element for ensuring energy security, or a barrier to the faster development of RES and low-emission technologies?
- District heating in the new reality – how to reconcile modernization with climate goals and costs for residents?
- The role of biomethane in the transformation of the heating and gas sectors – a biomethane producer's approach to decarbonization by increasing the share of low-emission gases as a real step towards energy transformation.
- Decarbonization of heat sources – which technologies will be leading, and which will have niche importance? New support models – how to design incentive mechanisms for heat decarbonization?
- Heat pumps, cogeneration, SMRs – how to balance the heat mix in the medium and long term?
14:50 - 15:10
Networking break
15:10 - 16:00
The role of digitalization and new technologies in the energy sector
Debate- Digitalization as value for the customer. Freedom of supplier choice and energy sharing models – the future of the retail market.
- CSIRE - Centralization and automation of data exchange as the key to a more transparent and efficient energy market between operators and sellers.
- DSO transformation under the influence of technological innovations – directions and challenges.
- Development of smart meters, remote data reading, and advanced management systems (SCADA, digital twins, IoT) - consumer control over bills and market efficiency.
- The impact of European and international regulations on the digital transformation of the energy sector.
- How to increase the scalability of competencies on the side of companies implementing artificial intelligence solutions and how to effectively prepare an organization for their wide-scale deployment?
15:10 - 16:00
Presentation
15:10 - 16:00
Presentation
16:20 - 17:00
Energy transformation from a citizen's perspective - education, dialogue, and debunking myths
Debate- Communication – the key role of social education and an open, honest discussion about the costs of transformation. What costs and sacrifices will we, as citizens, bear in this process, and how can we prepare for them?
- Smarter and cheaper energy use by citizens. The end-user's perspective – what will citizens gain from the transformation? The meaning and purpose of engaging in the energy transformation.
- Society – awareness of how the transformation affects people.
- Social aspects of energy transformation – training of staff and experts.
- Active public communication on the progress of nuclear projects.
- How can prosumers 2.0 contribute to grid stabilization and increase the share of RES in the energy mix?
- Activity of local governments and communities – how to support the development of clusters, cooperatives, and grassroots initiatives? Examples of actions, effects, and social observations based on biogas plant operation experiences.
8:30 - 9:00
Registration
9:00 - 9:10
Opening of Day 2
9:00 - 9:10
Presentation
9:20 - 10:40
The green drive of transformation - how to unleash the potential of RES in Poland?
Debate- RES as the foundation of modern energy – how to increase their share in a systemic and secure way? From infrastructure modernization and simplification of grid connection procedures to the development of energy storage and regulatory stability.
- Systemic integration of RES – energy storage, DSR, smart grids, and digital management tools as the foundation for scaling green energy.
- How to ensure the stability of energy supply with an increasing share of RES and new technologies, such as hydrogen?
- Regulatory stability and long-term strategy – key conditions for investors and technology development. Implementation of the RED III directive and permitting.
- Biogas as the basis for uninterrupted system operation. The potential of biogas in Poland as a secure energy source in times of conflict.
- The potential of cable pooling as a tool to counteract the stagnation of RES capacity growth.
- Grid stabilization through offshore wind energy, matching energy consumption to availability, and building economic zones where supply is greatest.
- Wind returns to land – a new chapter after legislative changes - support for repowering existing wind farms.
- Supply chain and local benefits – development of the domestic wind turbine industry, components, and service services, logistics, global trends, and their impact on the Polish market.
10:40 - 11:15
Networking break
11:15 - 12:15
Energy grids at a crossroads - investments, digitalization, and the future of the energy market
Debate- Modernization and expansion of transmission and distribution grids as a necessary condition for system stability with a growing share of RES, especially photovoltaics and wind farms.
- What are smart grids, and are they the foundation for integrating RES and energy storage with the traditional power system?
- How do we want to create a flexibility market? The key to integrating distributed RES, local balancing, and ensuring system stability with increasing production variability.
- Administrative simplification and priority treatment of grid investments to avoid "bottlenecks" in the system.
- Implementation of smart meters and CSIRE as key steps in the digitalization and standardization of data exchange between energy operators and sellers.
- Progress and current effects of the Charter for Effective Transformation of Polish Distribution Grids.
- The impact of electromobility on the development and modernization of power grids.
9:00 - 9:10
Presentation
Electromobility as an element of system planning and a determinant of the development of transport, road infrastructure, settlement networks, and industry
12:25 - 13:20
Financing - how to ensure stable sources of investment amidst changing legislation?
Debate- Involvement of EU, national, and public funds in the transformation – the role of regional programs, the state budget, and public-private partnerships. Are the available instruments sufficient?
- The role of the Just Transition Fund and local support instruments. How to finance the transformation in mining and energy-intensive regions?
- Financial challenges of the heating sector transformation – responsibility and opportunities for local governments.
- How to finance the digitalization of the energy sector without losing momentum, security, or control over costs – and who should pay for it?
- What technological competencies should financial institutions have to launch private financing and combine it with public funding?
- Effectiveness of using market mechanisms – PPAs, contracts for difference, green bonds.
- The level of adaptation of financial institutions and fund operators on the national side (NFOŚiGW, BGK, etc.) in Poland to European requirements for the classification of sustainable assets – is there a systemic gap in assessing the compliance of projects with sustainable development criteria?
- The role of insurance in the success of investment implementation – how to mitigate financial risk?
13:20 - 14:10
Energy security in the era of hybrid wars and cyberattacks
Debate- The energy sector as strategic infrastructure – what new threats does the era of hybrid wars bring?
- Cybersecurity of the energy sector – what are the standards, obligations, and best practices? Clear communication and effective education for citizens. CSIRE, digitalization, and data – how to build secure and resilient energy market information systems?
- Emergency scenarios and risk management – how prepared are institutions and operators for crises? Inter-sectoral exercises, the role of uniformed services and public administration in infrastructure protection. The anti-blackout package as an element of the state's energy security.
- A common shield for the Baltic Sea – how do the EU, NATO, and regional states protect energy infrastructure from threats?
- Decentralization of sources as a tool for resilience – how to use citizen energy in a security strategy?
- Is energy security becoming a new dimension of the state's defense policy?
** The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the agenda and to change the location and date of the event.