During the 40th anniversary edition of the EuroPower&OZEPower conference, held on November 7-8, 2024, at The Westin Warsaw Hotel, participants had the opportunity to take part in a wide range of debates and panels dedicated to key aspects of the transformation of Poland’s energy sector.
The conference began with an introduction by Dr. Leszek Juchniewicz, President of the Polish Nuclear Power Plants and Chairman of the Program Council, who emphasized the key significance of this event for the Polish energy industry.
Subsequently, government representatives took the floor: Jakub Jaworowski, Minister of State Assets, Marzena Czarnecka, Minister of Industry, and Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. Their speeches focused on the current challenges and strategic plans related to the development of the energy sector in Poland.
The first debate addressed the challenges in the power sector, focusing on infrastructure modernization and the role of legal regulations and local governments in promoting energy transformation. The topic of gas and fuels was then discussed, where participants analyzed supply stability, LNG infrastructure development, and innovative technologies in the fuel industry.
A significant part of the program was a debate on energy cybersecurity, which highlighted the growing threats associated with the digitalization of the sector and the importance of cross-sectoral cooperation and modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain in ensuring security.
A block dedicated to energy storage indicated its key role in the development of the photovoltaic sector. Subsequent panels presented issues related to wind farms and barriers to their development, as well as ways to increase transparency in grid connection processes.
During the session on the costs of energy transformation, participants analyzed how investments in energy efficiency and ESG technologies can impact industrial competitiveness.
There was also a discussion on nuclear energy, which sparked conversations about project timelines, safety standards, and long-term waste management strategies. In the context of the future of energy infrastructure, particular attention was paid to the challenges and strategies for developing distribution networks, indicating the need for investment and modern technological solutions.
In the debate on financial policy, the availability of capital and financing models for renewable energy projects were discussed, drawing attention to regulations that affect the sector. The final panel focused on the challenges of decarbonizing the heat sector and integrating renewable energy sources.
The first day of the conference concluded with a gala ceremony, highlighting the 20-year history and contribution of the event to the development of dialogue on the future of Polish energy. The EuroPower&OZEPower conference has proven that cross-sectoral cooperation and a modern approach to the challenges facing the Polish energy market are key to achieving sustainable development and energy security.
Among the speakers at the 40th EuroPOWER & 9th OZE POWER Energy Conference were:
- Grzegorz Onichimowski, President of the Management Board, PSE S.A.
- Grzegorz Lot, President of the Management Board, TAURON Polska Energia
- Sławomir Hinc, President of the Management Board, GAZ-SYSTEM
- Paweł Urbańczyk, President, Office of Technical Inspection
- Dorota Zawadzka-Stępniak, President, NFOŚiGW
- Mirosław Kowalik, President, Westinghouse Electric Poland
- Mariusz Jurczyk, President of the Management Board, TAURON Dystrybucja Pomiary
- Maciej Mróz, President of the Management Board, Polish Society for Transmission and Distribution of Electricity (PTPiREE), Vice President of the Management Board for Operations at Tauron Dystrybucja
- Marek Szymankiewicz, President of the Management Board, Enea Operator
- Sławomir Staszak, President of the Management Board, Energa S.A.
- Piotr Ferszka, President of the Management Board, SAP Polska
- Adam Góral, President of the Management Board, Asseco Poland
Full list of speakers: https://en.konferencjaeuropower.pl/europower/speakers/
Strategic Partners: Asseco, CGI, EDP, Inplus, PKO Bank Polski
Partners: ABO Energy Polska, Apator, Betacom, Uipath, Cloudware, Enea, Energa Grupa Orlen, e-on, Gaz System, HITACHI, Klamka Legal, Orlen, Oxla, PFR, PGE, Polenergia, PSE, PwC, Salesforce, SAP, Sunly, Sygnity, Tauron, TD SYNNEX + IBM, TGE, Urząd Dozoru Technicznego, Westinghouse, WPD, Yokogawa, Abak, Profescapital
Sponsors: Savagrad
Multimedia Partner: m-Sound
The congress is organized by MMC Polska, which organizes prestigious congresses, conferences, workshops, and business trainings dedicated to managerial staff and company boards. For more information, visit www.mmcpolska.pl.
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