PET Conference on Democratization of Energy in the Western Balkans
The Platform for Energy Transition (PET) is proud to host the conference "Strengthening Citizens' Energy – Opportunity for More Efficient Energy Transition", aimed at exploring the role of citizens in accelerating energy democratization in the Western Balkans. This significant event will take place on Friday, 25 October 2024 in the vibrant city of Niš, Serbia.
Event Highlights
This conference will delve into the critical role that citizens play in driving local energy transitions. Experts will share insights on how communities can take charge of their energy needs and contribute to a more sustainable future. The conference will showcase experiences from Slovenia, the European Union, and the Western Balkans, offering practical examples and expert perspectives on how citizen energy projects can lead to a more democratic energy system.
The city of Niš
Key Speakers and Discussions
Mr. Rajko Leban, Director of the Goriška Local Energy Agency (GOLEA), Slovenia, will open the event with a keynote address highlighting Slovenia's successful citizens’ energy initiatives and the lessons learned from their implementation.
Prof. Dr. Predrag Cvetković, Co-founder of PET and a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Niš, will present the latest PET study on the potential of citizens' energy to accelerate the energy transition in Serbia.
A panel discussion featuring prominent energy experts will examine what can be done differently to facilitate local citizens' energy projects and democratize energy in both EU and non-EU countries. Panelists include:
Mr. Dragomir Tzanev, Executive Director of Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect and representative of Municipal Energy Efficiency Network EcoEnergy, Bulgaria
Damir Juričić, President of the Northern Adriatic Energy Community, Croatia
Mr. Aleksandar Macura, Co-founder and Programme Director, RES Foundation, Serbia
Ms. Iva Đinđić Ćosić, Energy Law and Gender Expert, Serbia
Moderators for the panel will be Mr. Bojan Gajić and Ms. Tanja Popovicki from the PET (Platform for Energy Transition) Serbia.
Image by Bojan Živković from Pixabay
Why Attend?
Learn from real-world case studies on citizens’ energy engagement
Connect with experts and stakeholders from across Europe and the Western Balkans
Contribute to discussions on advancing energy democratization
Additional Details
Date: Friday, 25 October 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Lunch at 14:00)
Location: City of Niš (New City Hotel)
A welcome reception for all participants will take place on Thursday, 24 October at 18:00 at Summer stage of Niška fortress (Letnja pozornica, Niška tvrđava).
Join us to explore how citizens can play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable and democratic energy future for the Western Balkans!