ASPEN ENERGY SUMMIT 2019 Third edition Ploiesti, Prahova, October 16, 2019
ASPEN ENERGY SUMMIT 2019
Third edition
- Ploiesti, Prahova, October 16, 2019 -
09.00 – 10.00 Registration
10.00 – 11.00 Opening speeches:
Ciprian Ladunca, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Romania
Bogdan Toader, President, Prahova County Council
Adrian Florin Dobre, Mayor, City of Ploiesti (TBC)
Prof. Univ. Ing. Dr. Mihail Minescu, Vice – President for International relations, Oil –Gas University Ploiesti
Aurelian Gogulescu, President, Prahova Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TBC)
Remarks:
Ramona Manescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Romania (TBC)
Radu Stefan Oprea, Minister for the Business Environment, Commerce and SMEs, Romania (TBC)
11.00 – 11.45 Panel I: The new role of energy in national/European economy
Continuing to build on Romania's profile as an important actor in the European and global arena represents a common goal for the public sphere, business and non- governmental / academic leaders in our country and a permanent mission for the Aspen Institute Romania and our partners. Building on the priorities set by the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, this panel will address issues related to projects and regulations for an integrated energy system in the digital era.
Carlo Pignoloni, CEO & Country Manager, Enel
Cristian Badescu, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania (TBC)
Bogdan Badea, General Director, Hidroelectrica
Moderator: Andrew Wrobel, Founding Partner, Strategy & Content, Emerging Europe
11.45 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 12.45 Panel II: Energy security in a complex region
Romania's energy resources, including gas, nuclear and water, have the potential to increase the prosperity of the country, as well as strengthen Europe's energy security. Energy security also represents an important pillar of the trans-atlantic partnership. How can Romania use these resources for building a stronger economic dimenssion with its European and American allies?
Corina Popescu, General Director, Electrica
Doina Vornicu, COO, CEZ Romania
Vasile Iuga, Member of the Board, Aspen Institute Romania
Moderator: Radu Tudor, Journalist and TV Anchor
12.45 - 13.00 Coffee break
13.00 – 13.45 Panel III: Improving the investment climate in the energy field
Transparency, predictability and stability – are these the main factors for building and developing a more appealing investment climate in the energy field? How can Romania become a real energy hub in the region and in Europe?
Razvan Nicolescu, Central Europe Sector Leader on gas, oil & chemical, Deloitte
Mehmet Ogutcu, Founder and CEO, Global Resources Partnership
Marius Luican, CEO, Reveal Marketing Research
Cristian Parvulescu, CEO Enevo
Moderator: Denise Rifai, Journalist and TV Anchor (TBC)
13.45 – 14.00 Conclusions
