On the eve of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, which will take place in Rome, Italy on 10-11 July, 2025, the Florence School of Regulation and DiXi Group will hold a half-day conference on Ukraine’s integration into the EU and in its role in the implementation of the EU Clean Industrial Deal.
The objective of the conference is to explore the sectors, technologies and particular steps which can help both Ukraine and the EU to benefit from future Ukraine’s membership in the EU and how the reconstruction of Ukraine will help the EU in increasing its competitiveness and simultaneously preparing Ukraine to the EU accession and full integration in the EU single market.
Leonardo Meeus, Director of the Florence School of Regulation
Olena Pavlenko, President of DiXi Group
Marta Kos, EC Enlargement Commissioner
Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine
Speaker TBD, UK International Development
Gas will continue to play a crucial role in the European Union’s journey towards decarbonization, serving as one of the three key pillars of the Action Plan for Affordable Energy under the Clean Industrial Deal. In this context, Ukraine’s gas resources and infrastructure offer strategic advantages that can significantly enhance the EU’s energy security and market stability.
Keynote speaker: Aura Sabadus, ICIS
Moderator: Leonardo Meeus, Director of the Florence School of Regulation
Panel discussion:
Roman Andarak, Deputy Minister of Energy;
Christina Lobillo, European Commission, Director, DG ENER;
Roman Malutin, Ukrtransgas;
Kacper Żeromski, ENTSOG
Clara Poletti, Commissioner, ARERA; Chair, ACER Board of Regulators
Q&A
With the adoption of Directive 2018/2001 on the promotion of renewable energy, the European Union increased its overall renewable energy target from 32% to 42.5% of gross final energy consumption.
Ukraine’s strategic position as a producer of renewable energy, particularly in biomass and biomethane, coupled with its potential in SAF development, can significantly contribute to the EU’s renewable energy targets and energy independence. Strengthening EU-Ukraine cooperation in renewable energy not only supports the EU’s decarbonization agenda but also enhances regional energy security and economic stability.
Keynote speaker: Kadri Simson, former Commissioner for Energy
Moderator: Andris Piebalgs, Professor of the Florence School of Regulation
Panel discussion:
Andrii Teliupa, Deputy Minister of Economy/CEO of Ukrenergo
Marcus Lippold, EC, DG Near;
Olha Yeriomina, EBRD
Oleh Ryabov, Gals Agro;
Maive Rute, Deputy Director General, DG GROW
Q&A
Coffee break
As nuclear power continues to be a key component of the EU’s electricity generation mix, Ukraine is well-positioned to make a substantial contribution in this area. Ukraine’s advanced nuclear infrastructure, crisis management expertise, and strategic approach to nuclear fuel diversification uniquely position it as a valuable partner for the EU’s nuclear energy sector, and can significantly contribute to enhance the EU’s energy security.
Keynote speaker: Emmanuel Brutin, Nuclear Europe
Moderator: Janez Kopac, Former Director of the Energy Community Secretariat
Panel discussion:
Jan Panek, EC;
Oleg Korikov, Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine;
Hartmut Jacob, Vice President, Energoatom
Iga Pocztarek-Tofil, Chair WG1 Nuclear Safety and International Cooperation, European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG)
Sylvie Richard, Long-Term Operation (Grand Carénage) Programme Director, EDF
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