The Policy Advisory Council (PAC) meetings provide a bi-annual opportunity for the Florence School of Regulation experts to discuss relevant topics with its Star and Major Donors, as well as invited academics, regulators and policy-makers, and to receive their feedback.

This PAC meeting will focus on two key developments of EU energy and climate policy:

–  The White Paper on Deeper Electricity Market Integration, expected in the first quarter of 2026; and

–  The 2040 energy and climate targets and their governance framework. In December 2025, the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on a legally binding 2040 climate target, setting a goal to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels. This agreement would amend the European Climate Law, establishing a crucial, science-based intermediate step toward the EU's objective of climate neutrality by 2050. 

The PAC meetings are run under Chatham House rules.

Please note that this event is by invitation only and exclusively reserved for star and major donors of the Florence School of Regulation.

At the EUI and the Robert Schuman Centre, we are dedicated to removing barriers and providing equal opportunities for everyone. Please indicate in the registration form your accessibility needs, if any. Alternatively, you can contact the logistics organiser of the event.

At FSR, we actively work to achieve gender-balanced representation at all our events. As a platform that connects diverse voices and perspectives in the sector, we strongly value inclusive and gender-balanced panel debates and training courses.

Join the LUCE awards ceremony to celebrate the vital role of women in the green transition and their leadership in building a sustainable, inclusive future.

Building on the strong foundation laid in previous years, the 4th edition of the LUCE Awards represents a renewed step forward in accelerating the Green Transition. As global attention intensifies around energy, climate, and sustainability challenges, this edition reaffirms once again the critical role women play in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future. 

With our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality in the energy, climate, and sustainability sectors — and with the valuable support of Edison — the 4th edition of the LUCE Awards celebrates the outstanding contributions of women driving innovation and progress in these fields. As we forge ahead on the path toward a greener tomorrow, this edition aspires to further amplify the voices and achievements of women who are pioneering solutions for a sustainable planet. 

On 9 June 2026 in Florence, the LUCE Awards will honour the accomplishments of two outstanding women professionals, presenting one prize in each of the following categories: 

Emerging Talent (applications open from 6 February to 11 March 2026) 

Legacy Women (public vote open from 17 to 31 March 2026) 

This year’s event will also include the announcement of the two winners of the 10th Ana Aguado Scholarship Award, a joint initiative by the European Distribution System Operators’ Association (E.DSO) and the Florence School of Regulation, supported by SolarPower Europe. This long-standing programme continues to empower young professionals through high-level training opportunities in the energy sector. 

The LUCE Awards will be preceded by the 9th meeting of the Equality Platform for the Energy Sector, taking place on the morning of 9 June. Led by the European Commission, the meeting will gather representatives of the Directorate-General for Energy, Platform members, signatories, and project partners to discuss progress and collective action toward gender equality in the sector.  Participation in the Equality Platform meeting is limited to Platform members. Further information on the Platform and instructions on how to join are available on the Platform’s webpage. 

At the EUI and the Robert Schuman Centre, we are dedicated to removing barriers and providing equal opportunities for everyone. Please indicate in the registration form your accessibility needs, if any. Alternatively, you can contact the logistics organiser of the event.

At FSR, we actively work to achieve gender-balanced representation at all our events. As a platform that connects diverse voices and perspectives in the sector, we strongly value inclusive and gender-balanced panel debates and training courses.