10th HAEE Energy Transition Symposium

Spiros Papaefthimiou, President, HAEE; Professor, Technical University of Crete

Edmar Luiz Fagundes de Almeida, Institute of Energy - PUC-Rio; President, IAEE (online)

Ioannis Kefalogiannis, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Hellenic Republic (TBC)

In discussion with:

Kostas Andriosopoulos, Aff. Professor, Finance & Energy Management; Director, HELLENiQ ENERGY Center for Sustainability and Energy @Alba; CEO, Akuo Energy Greece

Keynote Speaker:

Fang Qiu, Chinese Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

ΑΙΚΟ representative

In discussion with:

Dimitris Pefanis, Manager, CNN Greece

Examining the pace of energy transition—are we moving too quickly or not quickly enough? Finding the right balance for Greece’s energy future.

• Assessing the risks of rapid transition: affordability, security, and infrastructure readiness.
• The role of policy and investment in ensuring a smooth and fast transition.
• Lessons from global energy transitions: what can Greece learn?

Athanasios Dagoumas, President, Regulatory Authority for Energy, Waste and Water

Liana Gouta, Director General, European Fuel Manufacturers Association

Lucian Pugliaresi, President, Energy Policy Research Foundation (EPRINC)

Oskaras Alšauskas, Energy Modeller and Analyst, World Energy Outlook Team, IEA (online)

Moderator: Spiros Papaefthimiou, President, HAEE; Professor, Technical University of Crete

Nikos Tsafos, Deputy Minister for Environment and Energy, Hellenic Republic (TBC)

Pavlos Mylonas, CEO, National Bank of Greece (3 or 4 June only from 10.00 to 13.00)

Kostas Andriosopoulos, BoD Member, HAEE; Aff. Professor, Finance & Energy Management; Director, HELLENiQ ENERGY Center for Sustainability and Energy @Alba; CEO, Akuo Energy Greece

Moderator: Filippos Ioannidis, Lead Researcher, Greek Energy Market Report

Keynote Speaker:

Susanna Terstal, Dutch Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

Evaluating Greece’s offshore wind potential—what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s next?

• Key regulatory, financial, and technical challenges in developing offshore wind projects.
• Lessons from successful offshore wind markets in Europe and beyond.
• Next steps for Greece: timelines, investment needs, and policy directions.

 Panagiotis Papastamatiou, CEO, Hellenic Wind Energy Association

Ioannis Skarakis, Country Manager Greece, Senior Origination & Tender Officer, Parkwind

Harris Damaskos, Associate Director/Senior Banker, Energy Europe, EBRD

Panos Xenokostas, CEO & Owner, ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group (TBC)

Moderator: TBA

Konstantinos Aravosis, VP and Waste Management BoD Chairman, RAAEY; Professor and UNESCO Chairholder on Green Innovation and Circular Economy, NTUA

Panagiotis Grammelis, Director of Research, Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas

George Kremlis, Ambassador of EPLO to Bulgaria; Member of the Board and Director of the Circular Economy and Climate Institute, EPLO

Moderator: TBA

Keynote Speaker:

Laurence Auer, French Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

• Overcoming Infrastructure & Regulatory Challenges for Renewable Integration
• Energy Synergies: Unlocking Collaborative Growth
• Accelerating the Integration of Renewables through Smart Infrastructure

Spiros Raptis, General Manager Greece and Cyprus, Schneider Electric; Chairman of Energy Committee, CCI France Greece

Thalia Valkouma, President and CEO, Faria Renewables S.A.

Antoine Guimard, COO Central Europe, Akuo Energy (TBC)

Moderator: Ioannis Vassardanis, Vice-President, CCI France Grèce; Coordinator of the Energy Committee

Addressing the pressing issue of maintaining EU industrial competitiveness amidst escalating energy costs and stringent climate policies.

• The impact of high energy prices on European manufacturing and heavy industry.
• Navigating the tension between decarbonization goals and industrial resilience.
• Policy and market mechanisms to sustain competitiveness in a low-carbon economy.

Keynote Speaker:

Nikos Tsafos, Deputy Minister for Environment and Energy (TBC)

Kostas Axarloglou, Dean, Alba Graduate Business School

Konstantinos Eleftheriadis, Partner, Energy, Resources & Industrials Leader, Deloitte Greece

Aristofanis Stefatos, CEO, Hellenic Hydrocarbons & Energy Resources Management Company SA (TBC)

Moderator: Nikolaos Bakatselos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce

Assessing the role of natural gas in the evolving energy landscape—bridge fuel or a stubborn relic?

• The shifting role of natural gas in Europe’s decarbonization strategy.
• Market volatility, supply security, and geopolitical risks in 2025.
• The potential of low-carbon alternatives: hydrogen, biomethane, and CCS.

Maria Rita Galli, CEO, DESFA

Mel Ydreos, Secretary General, International Gas Union

GIE Executive Committee Representative

Moderator: TBA

• Strategic Energy Infrastructure as a Driver of Economic Growth
• Infrastructure Modernization & Investment Planning
• Cross-Border Interconnectivity & Regional Market Integration

Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister of Economy and Finance, Hellenic Republic

Manos Manousakis, CEO, ADMIE (TBC

Moderator: (TBA)

To honor the 10th anniversary edition of the Symposium, we are excited to present the “Energy Initiative Awards”, aiming to celebrate acts and initiatives of innovation and excellence within the energy sector.

Awards presentation:

Korina Georgiou, Journalist, SKAI