Day 2: Wednesday, 21 May
🌱 Sessions marked for starting energy communities—open to all !
8:30—9:00
Morning Coffee
9:00—10:30
Resilient Europe: Energy Security through Energy Communities
Keynote speeches to be announced soon.
As Poland takes the helm of the EU presidency, energy security emerges as a top priority. This panel brings together diverse voices from across Europe to explore what energy security means in today’s evolving landscape. How do different countries and institutions define and approach it? What role can energy communities play in enhancing independence and stability? A thought-provoking discussion where we will examine the opportunities, challenges, and risks shaping the future of energy security and dive deep into the potential of community-led solutions in ensuring a resilient energy system.
In cooperation with Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw.
10:30—11:00
Coffee Break
11:00—12:30
Beyond Technical Loops: How Energy Communities can make Circularity Work
Circularity in energy isn’t just about technology—it's about governance, markets, and economic rules. This session explores how energy communities can navigate institutional constraints and turn circular ambitions into real impact. Dr. Thomas Bauwens will critically examine the gap between ecological aspirations and structural constraints, while practitioners will showcase governance and business model innovations that are making circularity work on the ground. Organised in partnership with Cooperatives Europe under the EU-funded #coops4dev🌍 project and marking the International Year of Cooperatives, this session will explore how energy communities can transform their circular ambitions into sustainable realities.
🌱📢 Inclusive Communications for more diverse Energy Communities
Inclusive communication is a powerful tool to diversify the membership of an energy community. This session will collect and explore practical ideas to create more inclusive communications and help us reach a broader range of our communities, from crafting messages to creating visuals and choosing our channels. We will also learn from the experiences of other energy communities.
💰Unlocking Community Energy Financing: lessons from LIFE ACCE & REScoop MECISE
Want to scale up your community energy project but unsure how to secure financing? This session is designed for established energy communities looking to set up their own Community Energy Financing Scheme at the national level. Drawing from real-life experiences in the LIFE ACCE project, we’ll break down the key enabling conditions and practical steps needed to make financing work for you. Join us to learn how to mobilise capital, reduce dependence on external investors, and strengthen community ownership of the energy transition!
12:30—14:00
Lunch
14:00—15:30
🌱📢 How can Neuroscience help to create Positive Change? - Conference
Join neuroscientist Kris De Meyer to explore how neuroscience insights can support the work of energy communities. How can we use communication and storytelling effectively to drive action and engagement? And how can we communicate differently to reach beyond the already-converted?
Thematic Walk & Talk: Community Energy in Motion
Step away from traditional sessions and join a dynamic Walk & Talk along the Vistula River to exchange ideas on key community energy topics. Divided in small groups, participants will dive into current hot topics like digitalisation, energy sharing, and more. Each group will be guided by a dedicated topic host, who will facilitate discussions and capture key insights.
15:30—16:30
Coffee Break
16:00—17:30
📢 Applying Neuroscience Insights to your Challenges - Workshop
Following on from "How can neuroscience help to create positive change?", this hands-on workshop will allow you to dig into the question of how to apply these insights to your own work. Come to the workshop with one of your current challenges, and step-by-step, we'll help you unpick the approaches you're using - and give you a process to identify different ways forward.
🌱 Help, I work with Humans!
As your team grows—whether with volunteers or employees—working together effectively becomes essential. How do you collaborate smoothly with diverse personalities? How do you give and receive feedback constructively? How do you stay motivated? And when the overwhelm monster strikes, what’s the best first aid? Join this session for insights, practical tips, and fresh inspiration on navigating team growth with confidence.
🌱 Collaboration between Energy Cooperatives and Municipalities
Municipalities have a pivotal role to play in accelerating the democratic energy transition and maximising local benefits. Numerous projects have developed valuable resources to enable cities to support energy communities, including Europe’s first accreditation scheme. In this session, we will share key materials and equip you with the tools and resources needed to explore and develop these partnerships in your locality.
18:30—20:00
Closing Speeches & Reception
20:30
Dinner
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