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The conference will focus on key challenges and opportunities related to the global energy transition, particularly in the context of achieving climate neutrality (NET ZERO). Invited speakers will discuss the latest trends and projects in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) within the European Union, Poland’s role in implementing European initiatives, as well as the most interesting examples of completed projects. Topics will include the recycling of RES components such as wind turbine blades and batteries, the costs and benefits of the transition, and the impact of green energy on society.

The presentations will outline a vision of the world after achieving climate neutrality, considering the role of Europe and Poland in this process and highlighting the importance of small, community-driven initiatives in reaching climate goals. The conference will combine an optimistic outlook on the future with a pragmatic approach to barriers, negative impacts, and opportunities in the energy transition, both at the local and global levels.

First Day: October 23, 2025 – venue: UMWW

10:00 – 10:30 – opening ceremony
10:30 – 11:00 – Vision of the Future: The world, as well as individual countries, after transitioning to net zero. The role of Europe and Poland in this process.
11:00 – 11:30 – Energy Transition Goals and Barriers: Processes, barriers, and activities driving energy transformation. What stage is Europe at? Insights from selected countries.
11:30 – 12:00 – coffee break
12:00 – 13:00 – Life After Coal Policy Lab.
13:00 – 13:15 – RES – trends and projects in the EU.
13:15 – 13:30 – Hydrogen Hype? The role of hydrogen in the decarbonization of industry and transportation in light of data.
13:30 – 14:30 – lunch break
14:30 – 14:45 – Challenges and Opportunities of RES: Multifaceted challenges such as recycling wind turbine or battery structural elements, as well as resulting opportunities for regions and new industries.
14:45 – 15:00 – The European Green Deal in practice: between decarbonization and destabilization of the energy sector. Small steps to climate neutrality.
15:00 – 15:15 – A national and EU perspective on the costs and benefits of the transition to net zero.
15:15 – 15:30 – The role of communication and education in green transformation processes: between narrative and community empowerment.
15:30 – 15:45 – ending
18:00 – Gala Dinner

We will soon share the program for the second day of the conference (October 24, 2025).