The MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR), Cambridge University Energy Policy Research Group and ORLEN are pleased to invite you to the conference “Powering Europe’s Future: Navigating a Sustainable Energy Transition with Security and Affordability”.
The conference will take place on Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24, 2025 in Warsaw.
The conference convenes academics, policymakers and industry participants to discuss the implications of recent research results regarding energy transition in Europe, as well as factors that will influence the energy and environmental policy agenda in Europe in the years to come. Each session comprises presentations of recent research results, followed by an open discussion with all participants.
For this conference, we look forward to discussing a number of timely and relevant topics, including:
- Energy Security and Geopolitics: Implications for Europe
Kong Chyong, Oxford Institute of Energy Studies
Michael Mehling, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Maciej Sokołowski, University of Warsaw - Decarbonizing Heating Systems
Wojciech Bujalski, Warsaw University of Technology
Juan Palacios, Maastricht University
David Reiner, University of Cambridge - The Renaissance of Nuclear Energy and the Role of SMRs in decarbonization
Paweł Gajda, AGH University of Krakow
John Parsons, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Simon Taylor, University of Cambridge - Climate and Trade: Polish and Global Perspectives
Robert Basedow, London School of Economics
Robert Jeszke, Institute of Environmental Protection – National Research Institute
Catherine Wolfram, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Towards a Just Energy Transition: Transatlantic Insights
Aleh Cherp, Central European University
Christopher Knittel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Arpad Todor, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration - Opportunities for the Energy Transition in the Baltic Sea Region
Saulius Gudzius, Kaunas University of Technology
Jurgita Malinaskaite, Brunel University of London
Additionally, we are pleased to announce a call for essays for young researchers.
The task in the competition is to write an essay of up to 3000 words on the following topic: "Overcoming Obstacles – A Critical Analysis of Barriers to Fast Energy Transition".
The competition encourages critical engagement with key conference themes: energy security, decarbonizing heating, nuclear energy, climate and trade, and a just transition.
The authors of the best essays will be invited to attend the June conference in Warsaw, featuring presentations from leading academics representing top American and European universities. The invitation also includes an exclusive dinner with distinguished speakers and participants, offering valuable networking within the energy sector.
Competition Details
Topic: Overcoming Obstacles – A Critical Analysis of Barriers to Fast Energy Transition
Essay Length: Up to 3,000 words
Submission deadline: June 13, 2025
Key Dates:
- June 13, 2025: Submission Deadline
- June 13–17, 2025: Evaluation Period
- June 18, 2025: Top 3 Essays Announced on the website
- June 24, 2025: Awards Ceremony
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 3000 PLN + Leadership Meeting with ORLEN Board Member + Visit on ORLEN Asset (e.g. Płock Refinery)
- 2nd Place: 2000 PLN + Visit on ORLEN Asset
- 3rd Place: 1000 PLN + Visit on ORLEN Asset
A website for submitting essays for evaluation will be available in the coming days.
If you would have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email: info@poweringfutureconference.com
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