29th National Energy Conference “Energy & Development 2025”, 11-12 November 2024, OTE Academy, Athens
29th National Energy Conference
ENERGY + DEVELOPMENT
11 & 12 November 2025
OTE Academy, Athens
Institute of Energy for South-East Europe
The Conference

Once again, the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) is organizing the annual National Energy Conference "Energy & Development 2025". Νow in its 28th edition, this long standing event will be held on November 11 & 12, at the “OTE Academy” in Athens. As always, the "Energy and Development" Conference will cover a diverse range of topics at the forefront of the global and regional energy agenda and is expected to attract large attendance by senior executives and government officials from Greece and abroad.

More than 75 senior executives from major energy companies and organizations in Greece and abroad, as well as academics, scientists from major research centers, representatives of international organizations and well-known stakeholders, have confirmed their participation in this top event organised annually by IENE, while important interventions are anticipated by acclaimed experts and analysts.

As it is customary, one of the first international presentations of the flagship publication of the IEA, the World Energy Outlook, will take place during the "Energy and Development" Conference, the main conclusions of which will be commented upon and discussed by a distinguished panel of experts. This year's edition of the International Energy Agency’s benchmark report will underline the key role of energy efficiency in green transition and will also analyse the crucial factor of energy security.

The rest of the conference's topics are also very topical and cover the following broad areas:

  1. Investing in energy: electricity, RES, Energy efficiency, ESG criteria, Green Debt and geopolitical factors will be on the agenda of discussions among experts and stakeholders in Greece's energy market
  2. Offshore wind farms: Greece's national policy for offshore wind farms, investor interest, European developments and technological trends will be fully analysed
  3. Artificial intelligence (AI), Digitalization and Energy Transition: what is the role of digitalisation and AI in energy transition?
  4. Natural gas: (a) regional and domestic market – Infrastructure in SE Europe (Vertical Corridor), (b) competition in international markets, price formation and the role of LNG
  5. Electricity markets: discussion on the wholesale electricity market in Greece and SE Europe, curtailment of RES inputs, energy storage and prospects for the further penetration of RES
  6. Electricity: the rise and high penetration of RES into the electricity mix in both mature but also emerging economies. The impact on electricity grids and the need of strengthening international electricity interconnections
  7. Exploration and production of hydrocarbons: presentations and discussion on latest developments in hydrocarbon exploration and production in the the Eastern Mediterranean & Greece
  8. Alternative fuels, hydrogen, synthetic fuels: predictions on the progress in the creation of alternative fuels, as well as the penetration of hydrogen in the energy cycle, as motor vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs) will continue to be on the road for several years
  9. CO2 management and CCUS systems are attracting intense interest and activity in Greece and SEE. What is the of CCUS developments in Europe and Greece
  10. Climate change, sustainability and COP29: the objectives of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference and the Greek participation - participation of the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Greece, as COP29 will be held in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku

IENE's "Energy and Development 2025" is being held under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water and the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The Conference is supported, through sponsorship, by a group of companies active in the energy sector in Greece and Europe with the Lead Sponsor being HELLENiQ ENERGY. In order to see the full list of companies and organizations which back this major IENE event please go to the Sponsorship section of the site.

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Speakers
Learn from the experts on the cutting-edge of technology, legislation and developments.
Dr. Leo Drollas
Independent Energy Consultant UK
Dr. Charles Ellinas
Senior Fellow – Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council Senior Reasearch Associate – Institute of Energy for South-East Europe (IENE) UK
Dr. Amit Mor
CEO of Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting and a Senior Lecturer at Reichman University Israel
Prof. Pandelis Biskas
Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) Greece
Harris Floudopoulos
Journalist, Capital.gr & Kefalaio
Dr. Alexander Karyotakis
Director of Strategic Development New Energy Sectors and Concessions at TERNA ENERGY Greece
Antonis Kontoleon
President of the Board of the Hellenic Union of Industrial Consumers of Energy (UNICEN), Greece
Dr. Phoebe Koundouri
Professor and Director of Research laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability (ReSEES), Athens University of Economics and Business Athens University of Economics and Business Greece
Agenda
The Conference programme is currently under preparation and will be announced in October. The programme will be based on the topics already posted with the announcement. However, many of the invited speakers have already confirmed their participation. (see Speakers)
Previous Year Highlights
Watch the short video and check out how the last event unfolded.
20+

Hours of content, workshops & side-events

3K+

Industry experts, students, and enthusiasts

26+

Experts, instructors and panelists for our side-events

Registration
Grab your seat today. Number of tickets is limited.

IENE Members

300€+24%VAT (372€)

  • 2 Day Access
  • Coffee breaks & Lunch
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Online Option
  • Speaker Meet and Greets
  • Participation Certificate

Non IENE Members

400€+24%VAT (496€)

  • 2 Day Access
  • Coffee breaks & Lunch
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Speaker Meet and Greets
  • Participation Certificate
The Venue
The Conference will be held at the modern facilities of OTE Academy.

At the modern facilities of OTE Academy, which covers 18.500m2, services for hosting events, company meetings, conferences, training programs and workshops are provided with flexibility and functionality, transferring in practice OTE Academy’s experience in customer services. The fifty multipurpose training rooms, the two amphitheaters, the ten PC labs and the outdoor area, can suitably adjust to support all kinds of events.

Free WiFi and state of the art audiovisual equipment provided in all areas. Furthermore, high standard catering services and technical support offered throughout the duration of the events. All the above, combined with the easy access to the premises and sufficient parking for 200 vehicles, transform the visit to OTE Academy into an unforgettable experience.

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Sponsors & Supporters
We are proud to cooperate with the best in the business.
The "Energy & Development 2025" conference is organised
under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment & Energy
the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Waste and Water and the International Energy Agency (IEA)

 

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