Spring Policy Dialogues 2026

Join us in Florence for 3 days of in-person events where we will convene our donors and renowned experts from across the sector. 

A detailed agenda with discussion topics and speakers will follow. In the meantime, here is a list of events that will take place during 8-10 June 2026: 

Monday, 8 June 2026

📌 Policy Advisory Council – Part 1 

The Policy Advisory Council discusses the most topical regulatory and policy issues and debates and the relevance and robustness of the latest FSR research findings. The meeting gathers experts from the European Commission, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the FSR Energy Star and Major Donors and invited renowned academics. Find more information about the PAC meetings here.

Please note that this event is by invitation only.

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

📌 Policy Advisory Council – Part 2 

On the second day, participants continue the dialogue, focusing on key regulatory developments and recent research findings.

Please note that this event is by invitation only.

📌 9th meeting of the Equality Platform for the Energy Sector

The Platform is a European Commission-led initiative that currently includes more than 40 members from the energy sector, including the Florence School of Regulation.

Established in October 2021, the Platform provides a dedicated space to discuss equality-related issues, exchange experiences, and promote best practices in diversity and inclusion within the energy sector workplace.

The meeting is exclusive to Platform members. For further information and details on becoming a member, please visit the Platform’s webpage.

📌 LUCE Awards 2026 

The LUCE Awards, organised by the Lights on Women initiative with the support from Edison, celebrates the outstanding contributions of women advancing the Green Transition.

Now in its fourth edition, the LUCE Awards will honour the achievements of two women professionals, with a prize awarded in each of the following categories:

• Emerging Talent: recognising the contributions of up-and-coming female leaders.

• Legacy Women: honouring senior female professionals who have made a lasting impact on the Green Transition.

Watch the highlights from the first, second and third editions.

Learn more and register!

Wednesday, 10 June

📌 Regulatory Policy Workshop
Empowering energy consumers and promoting system flexibility in the age of artificial intelligence  

A full-day policy workshop directed by Alberto Pototschnig, FSR Executive Deputy Director. The workshop will consist of a series of seminars led by topic experts with opportunities for intervention from participants. 

Please note that this event is by invitation only.