Keynote Speakers
- Chairman – Partner, Traficon , EU
- President, European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF), Belgium
- Chairman of the Board, PannErgy, Hungary
- President, Capital Partners Worldwide LLC, USA
- CEO, Environmental Investment Partners, Poland
- General Director, Department of Energy, Ministry of Economy, Romania
- Chief Financial Officer, C-Power, Belgium
- Chief Financial Officer, 9REN Group, Italy
- Co-Founder and Business Development Director, Topell Energy BV, the Netherlands
- Managing Director & Head of Project Finance, Credit Agricole, UK
- Head of Tenders and Transactions, Ofgem E-Serve, UK
- Head of Risk Management Markets & Finance, Vattenfall, Germany
- Director, Nomura Code, UK
- Senior Associate, BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners, UK
- Associate, Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering & Technology, University of Cambridge, UK
- Head of Project Development, Solar Millenium, Germany
- Business Development Manager, UniCredit Leasing, Italy
- R&D International Relations Manager, CENER National Renewable Energy Centre, Spain
Collaborative Sponsors:
Baker & McKenzie is both a global and a local law firm. On the one hand, our experience includes international transactions in multiple jurisdictions and various languages, while on the other, we perfectly understand the specific nature of local markets and aptly deal with the multitude of national regulations.
Among our advisors, you will find renowned field experts. They are not only lawyers but also patent agents, tax advisers and economists. And their skills are not limited to theory: their knowledge of the business environment is outstanding and they use legal regulations as practical tools for the development of businesses and managing the risk of their clients.
Our work also consists of creating new trends in law and economy, by engaging in precedential cases, opinion–leading activity in the media, and being active in economic organisations. This is what makes us different from other law firms on the market.
Baker & McKenzie Warsaw was opened in 1992 and currently employs over 90 lawyers and tax advisors, making us one of the largest law firms in Poland.
We provide comprehensive legal and tax advisory services covering almost all areas of commercial law. Our leading areas of practice include: - M&A
- Real Estate
- Corporate
- Tax
- IP and IT
Other areas of specialisation include securities, competition, dispute resolution and arbitration, banking and finance, energy, infrastructure and PPP, labour law, public law, outsourcing, foreign direct investment and pharmaceutical law.
International recognition
Baker & McKenzie has for years been placed at top positions in rankings of law firms. In 2008, we have received the following awards: Client Choice Award for Poland conferred by the International Law Office on the basis of responses of over 1500 clients worldwide. The prestigious publications, Chambers and Legal 500, has constantly classified a number of our practices and lawyers among the best in Poland, moreover in 2011 in five categories Baker & McKenzie was ranked first. Additionally, in PLC Which Lawyer? 2011 edition, we obtained over ten recommendations in Poland. In 2011 Baker & McKenzie received Award For Excellence - Law Firm of the Year in Central & Eastern Europe, Chambers Europe 2011.
TRAFICON s.r.o. is an independent consulting company providing clients with integrated services in:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate and Project Finance
Management Consulting
In collaboration with our clients, we respect the individual needs and specifics of their business. With our long-term experience, we are able to offer expertise not only with regards to the economic environment of the Czech Republic but also to integrate and orient our knowledge towards the internationally focused environment. Our indisputable advantage is local knowledge of the market combined with international contacts. The language skills of our specialists include English, Czech, German, Slovak, Ukrainian, Chinese, Turkish and Russian.
Traficon can assist with re / financing for production of electricity from renewable sources. We are focusing long-term on these types of technologies:
• Solar, hydro and wind power
• Biogas, Biomass
• Energy Storage Systems
• Energy from waste
We are also able to provide solutions for own equity resources for energy projects and will take our clients successfully and efficiently through the process of financing approval.
Supporting Organizations:
IPFA is the largest and the only international, independent, not-for-profit Association dedicated to promoting and representing the interests of private and public sector organisations in Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships throughout the World.
Established in 1998 and headquartered in London, the IPFA now has branches across the globe.
Our aim is to raise awareness and understanding about project finance and PPPs and their crucial role in infrastructure and economic development. The Principle objectives of the IPFA are to encourage networking and dialogue between the public and private sector, to provide up to date information on best practice, industry trends and new developments that can be immediately applied to projects.
The IPFA has attracted 400 worldwide members including government and multilateral agencies and international private sector companies from a variety of fields within the project finance industry including firms with financial, legal, sponsor, engineering, architecture, consulting, construction and insurance backgrounds.
The Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is a non-profit, specialist change agent aiming to catalyse the transformation of energy systems, with a primary focus on emerging markets and developing countries.
REEEP funds targeted projects in two specific areas that offer the greatest potential for developing the market for sustainable energy: - assisting governments in creating favourable regulatory and policy frameworks
- promoting innovative finance and business models to activate the private sector
REEEP also develops and supports policy-maker networks such as the Energy Efficiency Coalition (EEC), and disseminates learnings through publications, its website and events. It also operates the http://www.reegle.info search engine for the green energy world.
The «European Economic Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry» is an internationally operating non-governmental organization registered at the Commercial Court in Brussels in the form of a "European Economic Interest Grouping" organization in accordance with the Council of the European Communities Regulation No.2137/85 of 25th July 1985. The establishment of an organization by European business executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporations wishing to promote and contribute to the EU harmonization efforts was long overdue. With this in view, the European Economic Chamber EEIG was formed in 1998 with the following aims and objectives including the general support of the political, economic, social, scientific, cultural, and environmental aims and objectives of the EU governments through the private sector:
- Support the EU Eastern European integration
- Promote the bridge-building of new markets globally
- Commit efforts and resources to innovation and new technologies
- Support selected projects by providing interdisciplinary solutions
- Promote understanding and cooperation between all peoples of the globe and build bridges between Europe an the world
- Promote and reward excellence in commerce, trade, industry, education, training, science, and the arts
Representative offices of the «European Economic Chamber of Trade Commerce and Industry» are located in 42 countries, providing thereby an effective communication in all spheres of international cooperation. Representation of the «European Economic Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry» in Ukraine (EEIG Ukraine) was registered in the Ministry of Justice and has begun its functioning on Sept. 1, 2010. European Economic Chamber is authorized to carry out its mission in Ukraine. The prime task of EEIG Ukraine is to provide advisory services to the Government of Ukraine concerning the harmonization of internal market of the country with the EU market, as well as facilitating in business cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.
Established in 2006, UBCCE is an international union composed of private, voluntary and nationally representative business organizations from the countries neighboring or having strong geographical ties with the Black Sea and Caspian Region. With its headquarters based in Istanbul, Turkey, the Union have actually 19 member organizations from 16 countries of the Region (namely Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine). Assisting the economic and social development of the Region through fostering trade and investment activities and entrepreneurial spirit and forming a platform of dialogue for raising the voice of private business in the Black Sea and Caspian Region are among the main objectives of the Union. The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) runs the Presidency of the Union since March 2009, whereas Azerbaijan Turkey Business Association (ATIB) and Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TİSK) run the Vice Presidencies.
Informational Partner:
European Business Association – The Premier Organisation for Foreign Business in Ukraine. Established in 1999, the EBA provides a forum in which members can discuss and find solutions to common problems affecting business in Ukraine. This initiative was initially supported by the European Commission and has grown to become one of the largest and most influential business communities in the country. Currently the EBA brings together more than 850 European, Ukrainian and multinational companies.
Association of Alternative Fuel and Energy Market Participants of Ukraine (APEU) - Established in autumn 2009, the association purpose is to coordinate the economic activities of enterprises representing the renewable energy sector for the industry development and effective interaction with governmental bodies. The main task of the Association is to promote production and use of renewable fuels and energy in Ukraine, as well as to strengthen the market position of the Ukrainian manufacturers of specialized equipment and technologies, as well as in foreign markets, representation of participants’ interests before government, international organizations, and protection of the participants’ rights, provision of public relations. At the present time there are 30 companies-members of APEU.
Media Partners:
BNE is the first business publication dedicated to covering finance, economics, politics and business in the 30 dynamic markets of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe. Our team of veteran journalists collectively have more than 50 years of reporting on the 29 countries of New Europe. bne goes beyond the headlines to provide in-depth reporting and incisive commentary that explains the "why" behind the "what" of current events. Subscribe to bne's monthly print magazine, or sign up to one of the daily lists that follow the events in the most important countries on a daily basis. Just go to our website and register for a free month trial subscription.
EcoSeed.org is a global green business news authority recognized for its accuracy and reliability in delivering in-depth news, information and research on the entire spectrum of the renewable energy industry.
Having an extensive focus on various green industries, EcoSeed covers global activities, technological breakthroughs and exclusive reports on time and in real-time. Ecoseed has a global professional readership from the green and renewable energy sectors, encompassing the United States, Europe and the rest of Asia.
As the largest green business news network in Asia with the widest news coverage of the low-carbon economy, EcoSeed provides unique avenues for marketing, public relations, and brand development.
Balkans.com Business News is a prominent and recognized voice for business globally. As a Balkans business resource, we provide up-to-date daily news and weekly reviews, market research, financial reports, company news linking and database of companies who do business in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, FYR Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. In addition, our notable industry news section provides detailed information on business happenings for over 30 specific industries. Our readers are high-level executives, business leaders, educational institutions, investors, business owners and government institutions throughout the world.
The business-only website in English, Serbian and Greek keeps our readers up-to-date with its comprehensive coverage of the region, in-depth analysis of industries and business opportunities, interviews with business leaders, special reports and a searchable database.
What is reo.pl?
• first portal in Poland dedicated entirely to Renewable Energy Sources
• professional, qualified and current portal covering most important Renewable Energy Sources issues
• information source for financing, technology and law
What you will find on reo.pl?
• News
• Experts advices
• Reports and analyses
• Companies catalogue
• Events calendar
• Career development and job offers
• Forum
Renewable Energy Database based in Berlin, Germany, was created in 2008 by a group of students and experts professionally and privately dealing with the subjects of renewable energies and energy efficiency. Since the beginning their goal has been to make the rapidly developing renewable energy market more transparent and, through the popularization of the most recent and efficient technologies in the green energy sector, make the global development more sustainable.
Currently Renewable Energy Database plays a vital role in the global transfer of information about the latest developments in the area of renewable energy. By presenting companies and organizations dealing with sustainable development it helps to stimulate networking between actors active in the same area. This facilitates the exchange of information and cooperation on projects dealing with green energy.
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Financial Veritas is the leading financial events portal.
Find courses and conferences that are provided by the leading providers in the financial industry. This includes large-scale gatherings to smaller, niche-focused industry events taking place around the globe. Save time, money and effort by using our easy to use events search facility. Find, compare and book seats for the industry’s leading courses and conferences. All on a single platform…
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SeeNews (www.seenews.com & www.world.seenews.com) is a group of products carrying timely, accurate, reliable, exclusive, and in-depth news and research from more than 80 countries worldwide. SeeNews is a leading source of information for investors, analysts, bankers, brokers, financial consultants, media, state institutions, international organisations and all professionals who need high-quality comprehensive coverage of events crucial to their investments and work. SeeNews focuses on hot topics and industries across both established and emerging markets covering key company news, results and analyses giving insights into the latest market deals and in-depth coverage of M&A..
European Energy Innovation (EEI) is a specialist quarterly publication dedicated to all aspects of energy research and innovation. EEI blends information from European Institutions, national administrations and the energy industry to highlight the energy challenges facing Europe today and the innovative technologies being deployed to meet them.
EEI looks at the European, regional and national policies involved in changing energy use, the technologies being applied and the move to energy renewables. We talk to the European and national policymakers, thinkers and opinion formers who are leading the transition. And we look at the technologies, including wind power, solar, electric cars, new battery technologies, hydrogen fuel cells, intelligent glass, energy absorbent coatings and more.
Environmental Finance is a monthly magazine covering the ever-increasing impact of environmental issues on the lending, insurance, investment and trading decisions affecting industry. It is the only global publication dedicated to this fast-changing area.
Every month in Environmental Finance leading industry specialists and an experienced team of journalists provide timely and incisive news and analysis on a broad range of environmental issues including renewable energy finance, emissions markets, "green" investments and weather risk management.
In nine years since its establishment Energetika.NET has become the leading Slovene provider of energy news and the foremost web source of energy information from South Eastern Europe. Energetika.NET delivers daily reports on energy, ecology, as well as some political and economic issues. It produces, gathers and publishes news, commentary and interviews; organises conferences, holds seminars and undertakes projects – everything to help the economy be successful and efficient. Using Energetika.NET you will save time and receive the key business energy news.
SparkSpread (www.sparkspread.com) is a real-time online news services, providing breaking and exclusive news on M&A and debt financings in the European, U.S. and Asia-Pacific power and renewable energy markets.
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Solarplaza.com is the independent global platform for knowledge, trade and events for the photovoltaic solar energy (PV) industry. The mission of Solarplaza is to empower your solar business. The Company has built a network of trusted friends and personal contacts all over the world, and has been leading and inspiring the solar industry with high level events and trade missions for more than seven years.