The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, together with the European Commission, organises the 17th annual conference on the Strategic Energy and Technology Plan in Viladecans (Barcelona) on 13 and 14 November 2023. 

This year's theme, "Energy Research and Innovation for a Competitive Europe", highlights the need to reinforce the research and innovation landscape, to enhance competitiveness and sovereignty of clean energy technology value chains within the EU. This reinforcement is crucial to collectively overcome the energy crisis and tackle the global climate challenge. The conference will provide a platform for stakeholders to establish connections and expand collaborations aimed at developing and demonstrating innovative clean energy solutions, while accelerating their deployment. Additionally, It will foster the alignment of national and European policies, thereby avoiding the issue of fragmented resources, initiatives and regulations.

More information about the conference, including the programme and practical information is available on the conference website. 

Registration via this link.