10th HAEE Energy Transition Symposium

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

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

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

In discussion with:

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

Keynote Speaker:

Fang Qiu, Chinese Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

Beda Juliani Coma, General Manager Southern Europe and Balkan area, Aiko Energy

In discussion with:

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

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

Greek Energy Market Report 2025—capturing a year of transformation through data, insight, and foresight.

• Key market trends and progress toward national climate and energy targets
• Policy and investment highlights shaping the energy transition
• The role of banks and new financing initiatives in supporting clean energy projects

Pavlos Mylonas, CEO, National Bank of Greece

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

Moderator: George Ioannou, Professor, AUEB

• UK decarbonisation strategy, plans and progress towards net zero
• Cooperating with like-minded countries to drive ambition – examples on how we cooperate with Greece and future opportunities

Keynote Speaker:

Matthew Lodge, British Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

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.

Michelle Houwers, Senior Account Executive, Energy, Howden Hellas

Flora Karathanasi, Offshore Wind Programme Lead, HEREMA

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

Panagiotis Papastamatiou, CEO, Hellenic Wind Energy Association

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

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

This session explores cutting-edge approaches and policy frameworks that unlock the value hidden in waste streams, reinforcing sustainability as a core pillar of the energy transition.

• Highlighting national and EU-level policies that promote green innovation, waste reduction, and regulatory support for circular models.
• Identifying structural, regulatory, and operational hurdles hindering effective waste valorization in Greece.
• Exploring how Greek academic and research institutions are developing scalable technologies and practices for circularity and energy recovery

Konstantinos Aravossis, 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: Konstantinos Sfetsioris, Senior Project Manager, HAEE

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

Thalia Valkouma, President and CEO, Faria Renewables

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

George Exarchou, Country Head, Greece & Cyprus, HDF Energy

Ioannis Sakellion, Country Manager, Voltalia Greece.

Panos Skiadas, Deputy Chief Services Officer, Energy &Sustainability,Viohalco

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.

Kostas Axarloglou, Dean, Alba Graduate Business School

Vasilis Tsaitas, Group CFO, HELLENiQ ENERGY

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

Moderator: Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director, 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

In discussion with:

Korina Georgiou, Journalist, SKAI

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

Keynote Speaker:

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

Ioannis Karampelas, Chairman & CEO, ADMIE Holding S.A.

Moderator: Dimitris Pefanis, Manager, CNN Greece

         The 2025 award is given to:

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

in recognition “of his long-standing contribution to sustainable development, with a particular focus on advancing waste management and circular economy practices that support the low-carbon transition”.

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.

List of Energy Initiative Awards:

1. “Financing for the Future”

presented by Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister of Economy and Finance, Hellenic Republic

1. “Educational Impact”

presented by Mr. Konstantinos Vlassis, Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

1. “Social Inclusion & Accessibility”

presented by Mr. Iason Fotilas, Deputy Minister of Culture, Hellenic Republic

1. “Energy Leadership”

presented by Mr. Haris Doukas, Mayor of Athens

5. “Sustainability Excellence”

presented by Prof. Kostas Axarloglou, Dean, Alba Graduate Business School

6. “Alternative Fuels”

presented by Prof. Spiros Papaefthimiou, President HAEE

7. “Innovation in Energy”

presented by Prof. Panagiotis Kaldis, Dean, University of West Attica

8. “Impactful Energy Solutions”

presented by George Ioannou, Athens University of Economics and Business

9. “Energy Initiative of the Year”

presented by Prof. Spiros Papaefthimiou, President HAEE

Awards presentation by:

Korina Georgiou, Journalist, SKAI