Future Energy Leaders Romania organized the 2nd edition of the conference “FEL Energy Summit: The Future of Energy in a Changing World” on World Environment Day on June 5

FEL Energy Summit 2025: The Future of Energy in a Changing World brought together young professionals, energy experts, representatives of public authorities, academia and relevant organizations in a broad dialogue on the energy transition and the security of the energy system.

The event, now in its second edition, aimed to highlight the contribution of the new generation of leaders to solving some of the most pressing challenges of the sector, which is at the confluence of the need for decarbonization, geopolitical tensions and the imperative of a stable, adaptable and accessible system.

The event facilitated the identification of concrete solutions through an open dialogue for the current challenges of the energy transition, through collaboration between decision-makers, experts and the new generation of energy leaders. At the same time, the summit consolidated a network of intergenerational dialogue and highlighted the importance of continuous training and the active involvement of young people in shaping technical, legislative, economic and strategic solutions for national and international energy policies.

The opening speech was delivered by Mr. Ion LUNGU, President of CNR-CME and Olivian SAVIN, Executive Director of FEL Romania. FEL Energy Summit 2025 was structured on 2 discussion and debate panels, moderated by members of the FEL community. The event was moderated by Iuliana ILISESCU, Manager of the Programs and Events Department, who also highlighted the conclusions.

Within Panel 1 – “The Future of Energy in 2030 and 2050: Mission Impossible or Closer Than Ever?”, the discussions focused on the essential role of the energy mix and the complementarity of different energy production technologies. The panel highlighted the importance of training and educating energy experts, both globally and nationally, to respond to the accelerated dynamics of the energy transition and to ensure the sustainability of the energy system in the 2030 and 2050 time horizons. The panel moderator was Eduard LUNCAN, FEL member, and the speakers were:

• Valentina FOCȘĂNEANU – Market Design & Operational Excellence Manager, ENGIE Romania
• Dragoș ROIBU – General Manager NuclearElectrica Serv
• Irene MIHAI – Policy Officer, RPIA
• Diana ROBESCU – Dean of the Faculty of Energy, UNSTPB
• Michelle ARELLANO, Senior Manager of Member Services, World Energy Council

In the second Panel 2  “Energy Resilience: Security and Adaptability in a Changing World”, participants analyzed the challenges related to the security and functioning of the energy system in an international context marked by geopolitical instability, increasing energy demand and accelerating technological transformations. The discussions highlighted the need for a resilient and adaptable system, capable of dealing with both internal and external threats of various kinds. The panel was moderated by Pavel STAN, Community Department Manager, FEL Romania, and the speakers were:

• Adrian DUGULAN – General Manager PPC Renewables Romania
• Alina ARSANI – Head of Energy Systems, Energy Policy Group
• Cătălina NEDELCU – Energy MBA Coordinator, ASE
• Alexandru MANDA, FEL Romania member
• João Graça GOMES – Board Member of Global FEL, FEL Portugal

“FEL Energy Summit 2025 confirmed once again that young people are ready to contribute directly to the energy solutions of the future. Through involvement, collaboration and innovation, our generation can shape a secure, fair and sustainable energy system. This can only be achieved through a deep understanding of the national and European energy system, the resources we have, the way they are used and the need to build an interconnected energy mix”, declared Olivian Savin, Executive Director, FEL Romania.

Ion Lungu, President of CNR-CME, mentioned: “The energy trilemma – security, sustainability and accessibility – remains an essential landmark in defining the energy policies of the future. In the current context, marked by multiple transformations and uncertainties, it is essential to focus on a just transition, which ensures not only the decarbonization and modernization of the energy system, but also fair access to energy for all market participants. Only by balancing these three dimensions can we build a robust, flexible energy system prepared for the challenges of the coming decades.”