The 2nd edition of the conference “Dilemmas of Climate and Energy Transformation” is now behind us. On March 27, representatives of public administration, business, academia, and the financial sector gathered at the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw. Together, they addressed one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to effectively carry out the energy transition.
Opening the Conference
The event was opened by:
- Grzegorz Tchorek, Prof. IEN-PIB – Deputy Director for Economic Affairs, IEN-PIB, Faculty of Management UW
- Dorota Zawadzka-Stępniak – President of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW)
- Grzegorz Karasiewicz, Prof. – Dean of the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw
- Mariusz Mazur, M.Sc. Eng. – Director of the Institute of Power Engineering – National Research Institute (IEN-PIB)
Key Topics on the Agenda
Four major discussion panels formed the backbone of the conference. Experts from different sectors took part in each of them. Furthermore, the debate reflected a wide range of perspectives on the energy transition. As a result, participants gained a comprehensive view of the challenges ahead.
✔ Challenges and Directions of the Transformation Panellists: Pawel Augustyn, Karol Ilba, Anna Jupowicz-Ginalska, Krzysztof Wybrański, Agnieszka Szot-Pokrzywka, Michal Lasocki
✔ Technologies of the Transformation Panellists: Magdalena Ruszniak, Andrzej Szałek, Piotr Maciolek, Mariusz Rukat, Sławomir Filip Kubiczek, Marcin Błesznowski Moderator: Anna Niemczyk, IEN-PIB
✔ Financing the Transition Panellists: Dariusz Kucel, EMBA, Pawel Sliwinski, Tomasz Tomasiak, Piotr Kedra, Bartosz Sędzimir-Dobrowolski, Anna Tomaszczyk Moderator: Tymoteusz Pruchnik, EMBA
✔ Perspective of 2025/2026 Postgraduate Students in Climate Policy – Postgraduate Studies – University of Warsaw
Thank You to All Participants
We would like to thank all speakers, participants, and partners for co-creating this important debate. Indeed, events like this are essential for advancing the conversation on climate and energy policy. Moreover, the quality of discussion confirmed that cross-sector dialogue is key to a successful energy transition in Poland and beyond.
Conference Partners
- Biuro Informacji Kredytowej S.A.
- Greenvolt Power
- Toyota Central Europe – Poland
- UNIMOT Energia i Gaz, part of Grupa UNIMOT
- ZPUE S.A.
Selected photos courtesy of Greenvolt Power Group Sp. z o.o., photographer Natalia Radtke, and the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw.
