Participants will have the opportunity to join one of two site visits under the theme “The Future of Wind Energy."

1. Lindø Offshore Renewables Center (LORC) - A state-of-the-art test facility center at Odense Port in Munkebo. Activities include full-scale testing of wind turbine nacelles. 

2. Vestas Lindø facility - At Lindø, Vestas manufactures nacelles for one of the world’s largest wind turbines. Experience the complete assembly process of these impressive components, and gain first-hand insights into the offshore wind supply chain.

If you have signed up for one of the site visits, you will be picked up at DOK5000 at approx. 09:15 and be transported by bus to the sites and then transported back to DOK5000 for lunch.

Please note that the registration for site visits is closed.

By Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing and Anders Hoffmann, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities.

Affordable Renewable Energy – A Key to Europe’s Economic Growth

Explore how affordable clean energy can drive Europe’s competitiveness and economic resilience. This session highlights the EU’s Affordable Energy Action Plan and the role of innovation in reducing energy costs. Policy and Industry leaders will discuss how research and policy can support a stable, efficient energy supply for all.

Participants:

• Lars Frelle-Petersen, Permanent Secretary, the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities 
• Henk-Jan Vink, EERA President
• Sofie Irgens, CEO & Country President, Denmark for Schneider Electric
• Pernille Haaning, CEO, RWE Denmark

Moderator: Mechthild Wörsdörfer, European Commission

Smart and Resilient Grids – Backbone of the Energy Transition

Smart grids are essential for a secure and integrated energy system. This panel will examine how digitalization, AI, and data management can enhance grid efficiency and reliability. The discussion will link smart grid innovation to decarbonization and energy system resilience.

Participants:

• Antonio Iliceto, Vice-chair ETIP SNET
• Albana Ilo, Associate Professor, Vienna University of Technology
• Paolo Perani, Vice-President, European Association of the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Equipment and Services Industry T&D Europe
• Norela Constantinescu, Acting Director for IRENA's Innovation and Technology Center

Moderator: Rosalinde Van der Vlies, European Commission

Future of Energy Storage

This session dives into the future of energy storage technologies—from batteries to hydrogen and thermal systems. Experts will discuss how flexibility and sustainability can be achieved through innovation and collaboration between research and industry.

Participants:

• Nadine May, Chair of the IWG on Hydrogen, DLR Project Management Agency
• Fabrice Stassin, Secretary-General, BEPA
• Mihai Tomescu, Expert on Energy & Environment, EEA
• Professor Henrik Lund, AAU – expert on energy planning and flexible energy systems.

Moderator: Vincent Berrutto, European Commission

Nuclear Solutions for Europe’s Affordable and Inclusive Needs

Nuclear energy is a key player in Europe’s clean energy mix. This session explores Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), safety, public acceptance, and cross-border cooperation. It aligns nuclear innovation with affordability and inclusivity goals.

Participants:

• Klaus Nyengaard, CEO, Saltfoss
• Amparo Soler, Women in Nuclear Global
• Jessica Johnson, Director, Nuclear Europe

Moderator: Vincenzo Rondinella, Head of Department for Nuclear Safety and Security, Joint Research Centre

Strengthening European and International Collaboration in Research – Impact and value of strategic collaboration in Europe and beyond to accelerate the clean energy transition

By the Clean Energy Transition Partnership and Driving Urban Transitions Partnership.

Discover how European partnerships are driving joint research and innovation in clean energy. 

Participants:

• Beatrice Coda, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission
• Anna Wang, Chair of the DUT Partnership, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI),  Austria
• Andrew Barney, Uppsala University, Sweden, CETPartnership project RESTOR
• Yang Liu, Linköping University, Sweden, CETPartnership project OPTIX and DUT Partnership project SMART-PEDs

Moderator: Wickie Lassen Agdal, Danish Energy Agency, Denmark, CETPartnership Governing Board Member

For the signing ceremony of Letter of Intent between Mission Innovation, CETPartnership and DUT Partnership.

Participants:

• Joanna Drake, Deputy Director General, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission, Chair of Mission Innovation Steering Committee
• Michael Hübner, Coordinator of the CETPartnership, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI), Austria
• Margit Noll, Coordinator of the DUT Partnership, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), Austria

Moderator/Presenter: Jonathan Rodriguez Polit, Swedish Energy Agency, Sweden

The venue has to re-arrange the tables etc. for the dinner, so there will be time to check-in at your hotel or go out for a pre-dinner drink etc.

EU Support for Competitive Clean Energy Technologies

Learn how EU initiatives like FP10 and the Competitiveness Fund are empowering energy innovation. This session focuses on tools that support SMEs and industry leaders in building a robust and competitive energy sector.

Participants:

• Nana Bule, Chair, National Energy crisis staff
• Timo Ritonummi, DDG in the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs
• Iben Møller Søndergård, Deputy Director-General, Danish Energy Agency
• Adel El Gammal, Secretary general in European Energy Research Alliance

Moderator: Joanna Drake, European Commission

Strategic Autonomy – Materials for Energy Technologies

Securing critical raw materials is vital for Europe’s energy independence. This session explores sustainable supply strategies, recycling, and innovation in material use to support clean energy technologies.

Participants:

• Alfred Arnborg, analyst on EU, Tænketanken Europa
• Professor Frede Blaabjerg, AAU
• Lars Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) 
• Ana Teresa Lima, Senior researcher, TF on Materials, SET Plan Organisation

Moderator: Vangelis Tzimas, Head of the ‘Energy Transition Insights for Policy’ Unit, European Commission, Joint Research Centre

Transforming Energy-Intensive Industries

Iron & steel and pulp & paper sectors face unique challenges in the energy transition. This session discusses the technologies and R&I priorities needed to make these industries climate-neutral and cost-competitive.

Participants:

• Maria Kannavou, Director of PRIMES, E3Modelling
• Drew Turner, Director sector coupling solutions, Danfoss
• Małgosia Rybak, Climate Change & Energy Director, CEPI European paper industry association
• Gunilla Hyllander, General Manager, HYBRIT Development AB 
• Jean-Theo Ghenda, Director Technologies, EUROFER, France

Moderator: Eric Lecomte, European Commission

Deployment and Market Uptake of Clean Energy Innovations

From lab to market - this session tackles the barriers to scaling clean energy technologies. Experts will share insights on accelerating innovation deployment and enhancing EU competitiveness in the global energy landscape.

Participants:

• Tommy Ahlers, Chairman of the board, CONCITO
• Peder Nickelsen, CEO, Stiesdal
• Alexandrina Boyanova, Head of Division, Operational management, policy support and climate, European Investment Bank
• Cristina Corchero, Founder, Bamboo Energy
• Paolo Cavallini, Chief of Staff, Energy Dome 

Moderator: Rosalinde van der Vlies, European Commission

Wind Energy – Innovating for a Wind-Powered Future

Wind energy is central to EU climate goals. This session highlights innovation gaps, emerging technologies, and policy support needed to scale wind power and meet renewable energy targets.

Participants:

• Phil Cole, Director of Industrial Affairs, WindEurope
• Kasper Roed Jensen, VP Innovation and Concepts, Vestas
• Kamilla Beyer Hyldgaard, Head of Innovation Portfolio, Ørsted
• Lena Kitzing, Head of Division: Wind Energy Systems, DTU

Moderator: Davide Amato, European Commission

Emerging Energy Technologies

New energy technologies face tough competition from established solutions. This session explores how to foster innovation, overcome market barriers, and support the development of next-generation energy systems.

Participants:

• Kevin Rebenius, Commercial Director, CorPower
• Joanna Kargul, Professor, University of Warsaw
• Simon Bennett, Senior Analyst, IEA
• Wolfram Sparber, President, EUREC
• Lars Oberbeck, Expert Renewable Technologies, Total Energies

Moderator: Beatrice Coda, European Commission

Renewable Heating and Cooling – Securing Europe’s Energy Future

Heating and cooling account for nearly half of EU energy use. This session focuses on renewable solutions like district heating, solar thermal, and heat pumps, and discusses how to overcome financial and regulatory challenges to scale these technologies.

Participants:

• Giorgio Bonvicini, Head of Sustainability and Carbon Reduction at Rina
• Jozefien Vanbecelaere, Policy Director, European Heat Pump Association
• Cristina Trueba, Chair of Solar thermal working group - SET Plan 
• Gerdi Breembroek, Chair of Geothermal working group - SET Plan
• Jesper Koch, Chief of Analysis, Dansk Fjernvarme

Moderator: Vangelis Tzimas, European Commission

Join us for final reflections from EU leaders and youth representatives. The closing session wraps up key insights and sets the stage for future collaboration in Europe’s clean energy transition.

Participants: 

• Rosalinde van der Vlies, Director, DG Energy, European Commission
• Lars Aagaard, Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities
• Benjamin Bøgen Pedersen, the Danish Youth Climate Council (Ungeklimarådet)
• Dr Lucy Corcoran, Assistant Principal, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, Irish EU Presidency