Our Annual Conference 2024 brings together stakeholders in the clean energy transition for two days on 22 – 23 October. During several sessions, participants get the chance to contribute to important policy discussions, learn more about how CETPartnership contributes to achieving the clean energy transition goals and engage in networking with several stakeholders.

What can you expect from the event?

• Follow latest policy discussions and research results on burning topics of the clean energy transition
• Get new insights from experts on the role of research and innovation in addressing the clean energy transition.
• Discover the key thematic challenges addressed by CETPartnership
• Get to know CETPartnership funded projects and their endeavours
• Learn about how the CETPartnership leverages research results in their Knowledge Community and Impact Network activities
• Clarify all open questions and find potential project partners for the CETPartnership Joint Call 2024

Overview 

22 October

9:00 – 9:30: Welcome to our Annual Conference 2024!

This session sets the tone for the exciting next two days to come. The Coordinator of CETPartnership will deliver a welcome address, highlighting the importance of our collective mission to drive the clean energy transition forward. Discover what awaits you over the next few days, including keynote speeches from thought leaders, dynamic panel discussions with industry experts, and interactive workshops. Join us as we embark on this journey towards a sustainable energy future, fostering transnational collaboration, innovation, and progress.

9:30 – 12:15: Policy Session – The EU Net-Zero Industry Act & CETPartnership for a competitive European clean energy tech landscape

• Dive deep into the intersection of policy and innovation in this critical session focused on the EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act and its implications for Europe’s clean energy tech sector. As the EU strives to achieve its net-zero emissions targets, the Net-Zero Industry Act plays a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory and operational landscape for clean energy technologies.
  Join us for an engaging and informative session that not only highlights the synergy between CETPartnership and the EU’s legislative framework but also paves the way for a cohesive and collaborative clean energy future.

  What is on the agenda?

  9:30 – 9:45: Keynote 1: The EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act - Shaping Europe's Net-Zero Future
  Speaker: Daniel Gerber, DG GROW, Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Policy Officer

  10:05 – 10:35: Panel discussion & Q&A
  Panellists:

• Daniel Gerber, DG GROW, Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission
• Pablo Riesgo Abeledo, DG Energy, European Commission
• Mirela Atanasiu, Head of Operations and Communication, Clean Hydrogen Partnership
• Renata Kadric, Synergies Officer, Clean Hydrogen Partnership
• Michele Porri, Head of Marketing & Business Development, 3SUN Giga Factory. 
• Moderated by Rachele Noccera, Co-Chair CETPartnership

10:35 – 10:50: Coffee break

10:50 – 11:10: Keynote 2: The role of research, development and innovation in the Net-Zero Industry Act
Speaker: Maria Getsiou, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission

11:25 – 11:55: Panel discussion & Q&A
Panellists:

• Maria Getsiou, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
• Jean-Baptiste Le Marois, International Energy Agency, Energy Technology Division
• Valérie Sejourné, Managing Director, Solar Heat Europe
• Michael Hübner, Coordinator of CETPartnership
• Moderated by Gerdi Breembroek, Co-Chair CETPartnership

12:00 – 12:15: Wrap-up and outlook

13:00 – 16:00: CETPartnership Projects: Putting the Net-Zero Industry Act into practice

Join us for an enlightening session that highlights the innovative and transformative projects funded by CETPartnership. This session will feature presentations from 6 Joint Call 2022 projects, each demonstrating how they align with and support the goals of the Net-Zero Industry Act with their research.

What is on the agenda?

• Introduction to CETPartnership-Funded Projects: An overview of the diverse range of projects supported by CETPartnership.

Project Presentations: Detailed insights from project representatives of the Joint Call 2022 projects:

• HYLIFE
• GreenSmith
• CO2RR
• STRAWBERRIES
• WAMTEC
• TRANSMIT
• Q&A Session: Engage directly with project leaders through a dynamic Q&A segment, gaining deeper insights into their work and its impact.

• Interactive Breakout Rooms: Participate in moderated breakout rooms where you can:

• Discuss the previously presented project approaches.
• Explore specific project details and methodologies.
• Share your perspectives and ideas on leveraging these projects for greater impact.

This session offers a unique opportunity to discover how CETPartnership-funded projects are driving the clean energy transition, contributing to the Net-Zero Industry Act, and creating collaborative opportunities for stakeholders. Engage with experts, ask questions, and participate in interactive discussions that pave the way for future innovations and partnerships.

 23 October

9:00 – 12:45: Advancing the Clean Energy Transition through Knowledge and Impact

Join our session "Advancing the Clean Energy Transition Through Knowledge and Impact" in the morning of Day 2 of our Annual Conference.
Get to know the accompanying activities which we offer to our projects:

• Knowledge Community: Understand how the Knowledge Community fosters collaboration and learning across projects, creating a vibrant community of knowledge exchange in various formats.

• Impact & Exploitation: Discover the tools and strategies we use to help our projects to maximize their impact, ensuring their outcomes are effectively utilized and disseminated.

• Monitoring: See how we ensure our projects stay on track and are aligned with the broad goals of the clean energy transition through monitoring and evaluation processes.

What is on the agenda?

9:00 – 9:30: Introduction to our project portfolio and accompanying activities

Get an overview of the 46 ongoing and 63 new RDI projects showcasing the breadth and diversity of our initiatives.

9:30 – 10:15: Knowledge Community interactive session

The Knowledge Community workshop will discuss the projects' contributions to the Net-Zero Industry Act goals.

Main Topic: "Predicting and Preparing for Regulatory Shifts: A Horizon Scan" (NZIA Sandboxing Focus and General Regulatory Needs)

10:15 – 10:25: Coffee break

10:25 - 11:10: Impact Network interactive session

This session gauges the projects’ interests and support needs regarding the NZIA-related goals of competitiveness, integrating technologies, market readiness, market shaping, societal acceptance, upscaling, demonstration, and investor engagement.**

Main Topic: "Engaging Stakeholders in Early-Stage Innovation: Strategies and Benefits" (Acceleration through stakeholder engagement and influence on impact and exploitation through regulation)

11:10 - 12:00: Wrap-up and fishbowl discussion

 12:00 - 13:00: Recap discussion & Look into the Future!

Together with the Commissioner for Clean Planet, Rosalinde van der Vlies, we are recapping the conference and are looking ahead at the role of research and innovation for the clean energy transition.
As we come to the end of this year’s Annual Conference, this closing session will encapsulate the key insights and outcomes from earlier discussions, while strategically focusing on the role of research and innovation as well as the future of CETPartnership within the Net-Zero Industry Act framework.

Join as we reflect and plan the next steps in our collective journey towards a clean energy transition!

To join the conference register at The CETP Event- and Matchmaking platform