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12th CYPRUS ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

The landmark event in Cyprus’ energy sector, the annual Cyprus Energy Symposium will be held for the tenth time on November 15, 2024, at the Royal Hall Hotel in Nicosia, jointly organized by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) and FMW Financial Media Way. Once again, the Symposium will bring together senior government officials, energy professionals, executives of energy companies, officials, decisionmakers and academics from Cyprus, Greece, SE Europe but also the Middle East. The President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides will be the keynote speaker at the 12th Cyprus Energy Symposium.

The Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Annita Dimitriou, the Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr. George Papanastasiou, foreign ambassadors, representatives of foreign companies involved in hydrocarbon research in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, senior executives of international energy companies, academics and distinguished personalities from politics and business from Cyprus, Greece and abroad are among the confirmed speakers of the 12th Cyprus Energy Symposium.

This year’s symposium will cover on regulatory and energy issues, hydrocarbon exploration and production, the structure and operation of the European and domestic electricity market, the electricity interconnection of Greece, Cyprus and Israel, the introduction of natural gas into the Cyprus energy system, the further development of RES and the Government’s plans for improving energy efficiency in buildings, businesses and industry. Also, the annual Symposium will examine the fast-changing geopolitical environment in the region and the implications for energy supply and fuel prices.

Energy connectivity, especially electricity and gas, will come into sharp focus in this one-day high level event. As plans by the EU and the government of Cyprus are currently unfolding for the electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Crete and Cyprus with Israel, in a major effort to put an end to the island’s energy isolation, there are high expectations on energy market transformation and compliance with European norms. Also, the anticipated change of role of Cyprus from a net importer to a net energy exporter, on account of increased renewables capacity and low-cost gas, will be hotly debated.

The agenda of the 12th Cyprus Energy Symposium will cover a number of important topics, including the following:

The energy role of Cyprus in a turbulent Middle East geopolitical scene.
The prospects for energy cooperation among the states of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Cyprus’ next steps in hydrocarbons exploration, in the light of latest data.
Cyprus potential in helping Europe diversify its gas supply.
Transformation of Cyprus’ electricity market.
Electricity cross-border interconnections between Cyprus, Greece and Israel.
The importance of natural gas resources in energy transition.
Utilization of natural gas for power generation in Cyprus.
The increased importance of Renewable Energy Sources and investment opportunities.
The creation and implementation of the necessary legal and administrative framework aimed at improving energy efficiency in Cyprus.
Improving energy efficiency in buildings, enterprises and industry.

Overall, the subjects to be covered in the 12^th Cyprus Energy Symposium will focus on electricity, natural gas, oil, RES and energy efficiency, as well as their geopolitical repercussions.

For further information on and participation in this year’s Symposium, visit www.fmw.com.cy, www.iene.gr or the event’ website www.cyprusenergysymposium.com

PROGRAM

12th Energy Symposium

08:30-09:00 - Registrations

09:00-09:15

Opening Speeches by the Organisers

Chair: Ms. Antria Zamani, Journalist

Costis Stambolis, Chairman and Executive Director of ΙΕΝΕ
Mr. Iosif Iosif, CEO of FMW Financial Media Way

09:15-09:30

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus

09:30-10:45

Addresses

Chair: Mr. Iosif Iosif, CEO of FMW Financial Media Way

Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the House of Representatives
George Papanastasiou, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry
Theodoros Skylakakis, Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece
Stavros Stavrou, President of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Manos Manousakis, Chairman and CEO of IPTO
Fivos Stasopoulos, Chief Banking Officer of Hellenic Bank
Charalampos Prountzos, Μayor of Nicosia

10:45-11:00

Ambassadors Forum

Chair: Mr. Constantinos Theofylaktos, Energy Engineer, General Secretary of ΙΕΝΕ & President of IENE Energy Efficiency Scientific Committee

Ambassadors

11:00-11:15 - Coffee break

11:15-12:15

1st Session: Electricity and the Energy Market

Chair: Mr. Costis Stambolis, Chairman and Executive Director of ΙΕΝΕ

Mr. George Petrou, Chairman of EAC
Stavros Stavrinos, Executive Director at Transmission System Operator Cyprus
George Chrysochos, President of Cyprus Electricity Market Association
Ioanas Nicolaou, Former Minister of Justice and Public Order

12:15-13:00

2nd Session: Hydrocarbon Market

Chair: Mr. Adam Adamopoulos, Journalist, Energia.gr Managing Editor

Thanos Patrikis, Commercial Director VTT Vasiliko Ltd
Mr. Charles Ellinas, CEO & Founder of EC Natural Hydrocarbons Company Ltd
Dr. Konstantinos Nikoloaou, Oil Geologist & Energy Economist

13:00-13:30

3nd Session: Energy Markets

Chair: Mr. Adam Adamopoulos, Journalist, Energia.gr Managing Editor

Christos Nikolaides, Chief Operating Officer of of EnExClear
Mr. Nicos Trypatsas, Deputy General Manager at The Cyprus Stock Exchange

13:30-14:30

Lunch break

14:30-16:00

4rd Session: Renewable Sources of Energy and Energy Efficiency

Chair: Mr. Constantinos Theofylaktos, Energy Engineer, General Secretary of ΙΕΝΕ & President of IENE Energy Efficiency Scientific Committee

Fanos Karantonis, President of Association of Renewable Energy Companies
Akis Ellinas, President of Cyprus Wind Energy Association
Mr. Makis Ketonis, Chairman of Cyprus Hydrogen Association
Anthi Charalambous, Director of Ideopsis Ltd
Ms. Eleni Topouzi, President of Technical Committee, Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation / TC Hydrocarbons

16:00-16:30

Closing of the Symposium by Mr. Costis Stambolis, Chairman and Executive Director of ΙΕΝΕ

SPEAKERS

ORGANIZERS

IENE

The Institute of Energy of South East Europe (ΙΕΝΕ) has its headquarters in Athens. It is the leading non-profit organization that studies energy matters in Greece and SE Europe and provides qualified information to stakeholders and the public.

Running and attending dozens of scientific conferences, publications, lectures and information activities, the IENE constantly discusses and presents the energy related developments in Greece, Cyprus and many other countries of the region.

FMW Financial Media Way

The Company FMW Financial Media Way is active in the fields of communication and publicity, specialized publications (printed and electronic), advertising and conferences. With offices in Cyprus and Greece, FMW offers services to a wide range of large companies and organizations from both countries. Apart from the Energy Symposium, it has organized several specialized conferences on Economy, Investments, Unemployment, Casinos, etc. in Cyprus and Greece.