Energy and Power Conference

Energy and Power Conference

The event

THE CONTEXT

The global energy landscape has been impacted by increased market uncertainty due to the conflict in Ukraine. Already before the conflict, the rebound in energy demand triggered supply constraints and price spikes for multiple commodities and across industries. Additionally, the long-term shift to low-carbon energy systems continues to gain momentum and has been accelerating in several respects. 

In this context, Bulgaria meets new challenges - the dependence on power resources and the stalled energy transition are among the biggest ones. Prices of electricity, energy support to the business and finding new reliable gas suppliers were the most urgent tasks for the local governments in 2022. But from now on the main focus will turn on the European goals for affordable, secure and sustainable energy.

The measures of the European Commission’s plan REPowerEU needs to be included in the national recovery plan of every EU country. This will offer member states additional funds to accelerate the end of the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels while tackling the current climate and energy crises. The future of energy could be secured by massive scaling-up and speeding-up of renewable energy and innovations. 

TOPICS
  • European energy map and how is the country positioned
  • Inclusion of REPowerEU measures in the national recovery plan - priorities and strategy
  • Regulatory reforms which force competition and cost efficiency improvements
  • The European gas puzzle - what's next 
  • Energy efficiency and independence. Good practices and successful projects 
  • Investments in renewable energy, network and infrastructure
  • Diversification of nuclear fuel supplies and new nuclear power plants

AUDIENCE 
  • Central and local government representatives
  • C-level managers from key stakeholders of the energy sectors
  • Owners and board members from large industrial enterprises
  • Executives and corporate decision-makers from tech companies
  • Law firms, consultants, NGOs and others 

FORMAT
  • Onsite at Grand Hotel Millenium Sofia and Online
  • Keynotes
  • Panel discussions
  • Fireside chats
  • Content on demand 

WHEN
28 February 2023

WHERE
Grand Hotel Millenium Sofia

*The number of seats in the event hall is limited. 
Participation fee - BGN 180 with VAT

The conference will be broadcast live on Kapital LIVE, on Kapital's YouTube channel, as well as on the event's Facebook page, but pre-registration for an Online ticket is required.

Speakers

Alexander Pulev

Alexander Pulev

Minister of Innovation and Growth

Prof. Dr. Ivan Ivanov

Prof. Dr. Ivan Ivanov

Chairman of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission

Angelin Tsachev

Angelin Tsachev

Member of the Board and Executive Director of ESO EAD

Karel Kral

Karel Kral

CEO, Electrohold Bulgaria Group

Radoslav Ribarski

Radoslav Ribarski

"Continuing the Change" Party

Ivaylo Mirchev

Ivaylo Mirchev

"Yes, Bulgaria" Party

Georgi Samandov

Georgi Samandov

Coalition "Bulgarian Rise"

Delyan Dobrev

Delyan Dobrev

Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria

Kristóf Ferenczi

Kristóf Ferenczi

Partner at Kinstellar and head of the Energy sector

Teodora Georgieva

Teodora Georgieva

Executive officer and a member of Board of Directors ICGB AD

Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI

Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI

Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee

Dr. Mariya Trifonova

Dr. Mariya Trifonova

Chief Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University

Aziz Dag

Aziz Dag

Managing Director Westinghouse Electric Sweden, Head of Global BWR and VVER Fuel Business

Elias Gedeon

Elias Gedeon

Senior Vice-President, Commercial Operations, Westinghouse Electric Company

Andrey Rekalov

Andrey Rekalov

Chief operating officer, KER TOKI POWER

Konstantin Konstantinov

Konstantin Konstantinov

Executive director of the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX)

Svetoslav Ivanov

Svetoslav Ivanov

Chairman of BANG and Executive Director of "Overgas Inc." AD

Radan Kanev

Radan Kanev

Member of European Parliament

Eng. Zdravko Bratoev

Eng. Zdravko Bratoev

Deputy-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elektrorazpredelenie Yug, the electricity distribution company part of EVN Bulgaria Group

Denitsa Zlateva

Denitsa Zlateva

Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Director, Bulgargaz

Darina Koleva

Darina Koleva

Chairperson of the Management Board of Bulgartransgaz

Miglena Stoilova

Miglena Stoilova

CEO of PPC Bulgaria

Eng. Martin Georgiev

Eng. Martin Georgiev

Executive Director of National Electric Company EAD

Todor Marinov

Todor Marinov

Trading and regulatory expert, Enery

Marko Markov

Marko Markov

Principal Adviser Sustainable Finance, Econoler

Dragomir Tzanev, PhD

Dragomir Tzanev, PhD

Executive Director of Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect

Sara Lupo

Sara Lupo

Senior Manager in Baringa’s Power & Low Carbon Solutions practice

Yolanda Garcia-Mezquita

Yolanda Garcia-Mezquita

Head of Unit TF2, European Commission DG Energy – Energy Platform Task Force

Eng. Konstantin Kisev

Eng. Konstantin Kisev

Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of GBS JSC

Kostantsa Rangelova

Kostantsa Rangelova

Senior Energy and Climate Analyst, Center for the Study of Democracy

Petteri Kuuva

Petteri Kuuva

Deputy Director General, Energy Department, The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in Finland

Ivaylo Stanchev

Ivaylo Stanchev

Journalist, Kapital

Program

Partners

General Partners:

A1

A1

Westinghouse
Electrohold
KER TOKI POWER
Glavbolgarstroy

Main Partners:

IBEX
EVN

EVN

SEC

SEC

Kinsteller
Overgas

Partners:

ICGB
ENERY
TotalEnergies

Image Partners:

Contour Global Maritsa East 3
MET Energy

Host:

Grand Hotel Millenium Sofia

Event partner:

Xactway

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Contacts

Event Team

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