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    Energy Transition Summit: East Med & Southeast Europe logo

    Energy Transition Summit: East Med & Southeast Europe

    13-14 May 2026
    Building an interconnected and secure regional energy system
    In-Person & Digital | Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Athens | #FTEnergy

    Final weeks to join

    18
    DAYS
    9
    HOURS
    42
    MINUTES
    15
    SECONDS

    270+
    In-person attendees
    70+
    Speakers
    40+
    Countries represented
    20+
    Sessions

    As Europe enters a decisive phase of its energy transition, the challenge of delivering clean, reliable and affordable power is becoming ever more complex. The Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Europe sit at the nexus of this shift connecting Europe’s demand with African resources, Middle Eastern capital and global trade routes. Building interconnected, flexible and investable energy systems will require aligning regulation, technology and finance at a time of fiscal strain, conflict and geopolitical uncertainty. Progress now depends on closer cooperation between policymakers, industry and investors to balance energy security, competitiveness and social stability in the decade ahead.
    Set in Athens, the Energy Transition Summit: East Med & Southeast Europe offers a platform to explore these issues in-depth. Over two days, the summit will bring together senior executives, government leaders, and energy experts to share strategies, exchange ideas, and drive progress on regional and global energy goals. 

    Why Attend?

    Gain insight
    Gain clarity on the shifting geopolitical, financial and technological forces reshaping the East Med and Southeast Europe energy landscape.
    Build relationships
    Connect with senior policymakers, CEOs and investors in an intimate setting designed to foster meaningful, outcome-oriented partnerships.
    Spot opportunities
    Identify the most investable projects, emerging technologies and the strategies that will deliver long-term business advantage.

    Hear from the region's most influential leaders

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    KM
    Kyriakos Mitsotakis
    Prime Minister
    Greece
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    HM
    H.E. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi
    Secretary-General
    Gulf Cooperation Council
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    DĐ
    Dubravka Đedović Handanović
    Minister of Mining and Energy
    Serbia
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    MK
    Mariam Kvrivishvili
    Minister of Economy
    Georgia
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    DJ
    Dorin Junghietu
    Minister of Energy
    Government of Moldova
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    Sanja Bozhinovska
    Minister for Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources
    North Macedonia
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    EK
    Enea Karakaçi
    Minister of Infrastructure and Energy
    Albania
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    Yannis Stournaras
    Governor
    Bank of Greece
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    Ioannis Karydas
    Chief Executive Officer, Renewables
    Copelouzos Group, Greece

    Key Themes & Discussions

    Building a stable regional energy system
    How can key East Med players use interconnectors and LNG corridors to create stability in a fragmenting global energy order?
    Deploying the technology for a flexible power network 
    How will falling costs for battery storage and the deployment of AI and digital twins transform the East Med grid?
    Maintaining competitiveness
    Is collaboration on supply chains and incentives the key to competing effectively in renewables, batteries, and hydrogen?

    Diversifying Europe's raw materials supply chain
    How can a sustainable mining and processing capacity be built to secure Europe's supply of critical raw materials?
     Assessing new energy sources
    What is the viability and strategic importance of SMRs, geothermal, LNG hubs and hydrogen in providing dependable baseload power?
    Protecting financing mechanisms
    How can innovative finance mechanisms and risk-sharing shield projects from inflation, climate risks and political backlash to keep the transition investable?

    Access your full guide to the summit

    Download the brochure for a reader-friendly format of key topics, confirmed speakers, how we're connecting you to a decision-maker audience, special rates and much more.

    In-person experience
    • Engage directly with senior leaders across energy, finance, and industry whose decisions move markets and unlock projects
    • Join a high-calibre audience that guarantees meaningful conversations with the region’s most influential decision-makers
    • Strengthen partnerships and forge new ones during networking lunches, coffee breaks and drinks receptions
    • Maximise your time onsite by securing meetings in advance through the AI-powered networking app

    Final weeks to secure your place

    THE
    IN-PERSON PASS
    Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
    €1,289
    THE
    CORPORATE PACKAGES
    Save up to 20% off when you bring your colleagues. Boost your ROI and maximise value.
    From €3,288
    THE
    DIGITAL PASS
    Access to live talks, Q&A and video on demand. Join from the comfort of your home or office.
    €419

    Industry Reports & Resources

    Complimentary Report

    Our industry report explores the future of energy in Southeast Europe, policy measures, industrial strategies, and more. 

    Complimentary Report

    Our recent report examines Southeast Europe’s energy infrastructure challenge and its path to a transition-ready grid.

    Webinar

    This webinar analysed the strategic shifts and geopolitical pressures reshaping the region’s energy landscape.

    "This rare insight into the thinking and direction of high-level decision-makers provided a clear sense of how energy transition is moving from ambition to action."


    - Petros Theodorou, Public Power Corporation

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    About Kathimerini
    Kathimerini is Greece’s leading newspaper and the preferred choice of opinion leaders. For more than 105 years, Kathimerini has upheld a legacy of reliability and prestige. Beyond publishing, a new division has recently focused on organizing high-profile conferences. The newspaper also maintains exclusive partnerships with world-renowned organizations, including The New York Times, Condé Nast International, The Walt Disney Company Greece, and MIT Technology Review. 

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