FEL Romania, the youth platform of the Romanian National Committee of the World Energy Council (CNR-CME), organized on December 3, 2025, the fifth edition of the Women in Energy conference, an event dedicated to the visibility of women in the energy sector and the development of the new generation of leaders.

The conference addressed essential themes for the future of the energy sector, exploring female leadership at the intersection of power, perseverance and courage. The discussions followed the professional path of energy leaders and how female management specifically contributes to the evolution of the industry. The event brought together over 100 participants, with the objective of highlighting the importance of gender diversity in decision-making positions and, at the same time, inspiring the new generations of female leaders in energy.

The event was opened by Ionuț Diaconu, FEL Member, and the official speech was given by Ion Lungu, CNR-CME President and Olivian Savin, FEL Romania Executive Director. FEL Romania founder Elena Ratcu took the floor as the special speaker of this edition and gave a moving speech about the 14 years of existence of the youth energy community, emphasizing the role of the organization in training future leaders of this sector.

The first panel, moderated by Raluca Andronoiu, Marketing and Communication Manager of FEL Romania, highlighted the challenges and female role models in the industry, as well as the need to increase the visibility of women in key positions. The areas of electricity distribution, the development of renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, ambitious goals regarding the charging infrastructure of electric vehicles, but also data analysis and portfolio management represented the main areas of expertise in which the speakers shared valuable perspectives, concrete examples and lessons learned throughout their professional careers. The guests who contributed to this panel were: Mihaela Suciu, General Manager, DEER, Andreea Popescu, General Manager, PPC Blue, Anca Călimăneanu, Energy Efficiency Project Manager, Veolia, Lăcrămioara Diaconu, Country Manager, OX2 Romania, Roxana Mihai, Business Development Manager, Alive Capital.

The second panel, moderated by Andreea Dobrin, FEL Romania Member, explored the importance of mentoring programs in the energy industry, the early involvement of young people in strategic projects, but also the need for an inclusive environment for talents in this sector. The participants who joined the debate in this panel were: Varinia Radu, Founder & CEO Energynomics, Raluca Alexandra Covrig, Director of Public Affairs and Communication at Energy Employers’ Federation (FPE), Sanda Abrudan, Head of Energy & Resources at UniCredit Bank Romania, Livia Marica, Future Energy Leaders Romania Member, Corina Melchor, Associate Director, Clean Energy at Trio’s European Energy Advisory.

“We are delighted that Women in Energy, now in its fifth edition, is shaping up to be a landmark event in the energy sector and a long-term commitment to supporting and promoting leadership. We will continue to support visibility, education and collaboration for a more balanced and stronger energy sector. The transformation of the energy industry does not belong to one gender, one generation or one role, but to all of us, and we cannot build an industry of the future without real diversity of thought, experience and leadership.

Our community is where these things happen, and this progress is possible thanks to all those who stand by us and contribute, directly or indirectly, to these objectives”, says Olivian Savin, Executive Director of FEL Romania.

The audience enjoyed a surprise artistic moment, dedicated to the Women in Energy community, which complemented the inspirational atmosphere of the event.

The evening ended with a moment of gratitude for the partners who have actively supported FEL Romania’s efforts over the years. The symbolic awards were given to ENGIE Romania, Societatea Națională Nuclearelectrica, PPC Renewables Romania, Simtel Team, Distribuție Energie Electrică România, S.N.G.N. ROMGAZ, RWEA, RPIA, C.N.T.E.E. TRANSELECTRICA, Distribuție Energie Oltenia and E.ON România.

The closing message, delivered by Raluca Gabor, FEL Romania’s Regulatory and Public Affairs Manager, reaffirmed the importance of developing a solid community, capable of promoting diversity, collaboration between generations and responsible leadership.