Business & Policy Event • Bucharest, Romania
Nordic Solutions for Green Transition
About
Nordic Solutions for Green Transition in Romania is a two-day platform where Nordic innovation meets Romanian ambition. The event brings together policymakers, business leaders, technology providers, and civil society to inspire new ideas and partnerships within Green Energy solutions. Through panels, rapid-fire innovation pitches, and youth engagement, the conference goes from shared vision to actionable strategies for a more integrated, resilient European energy future.
Fast facts
Dates: Oct 15–16, 2025 Venue: Biavati Events (2B Serghei Vasilievici Rahmaninov Street, Bucharest – see map)
Language: English
Audience: Decision-makers and stakeholders across the green transition value chain in the Nordics and in Romania— from project developers, and technology providers to utilities, investors, regulators and major energy users – coming together to share expertise, align policies and turn investment opportunities into concrete projects.
Sharing Expertise for a Sustainable Future
No single country can solve the climate challenge alone. The Nordic countries have decades of experience in policies, technologies, and partnerships showing that sustainability and competitiveness can go hand in hand. Romania contributes its own strengths: fast economic growth, a strategic location, and a dynamic, innovation-ready energy market.
Together, these strengths enable more than knowledge sharing—they enable joint development. By exchanging practical approaches to grid management, industrial decarbonization, and community engagement, we can create solutions that work locally and have global relevance.
Programme
15.10.2025
Nordic experience in the energy transition
From the opening speeches to the evening reception, the first day dives into how Nordic countries have turned sustainability into a competitive advantage. Participants will gain key insights on scaling renewables, applying smart technologies, and improving efficiency, including through pitches showcasing solutions ready for the Romanian market. The day ends with an open reception — an informal and warm setting for discussion and networking.
16.10.2025
Decarbonization, Flexibility and Financing
The program moves on to addressing technologies, policies, and investments Needed to accelerate Romania’s green transition. We will explore flexibility solutions, and pathways to integrate more renewables while ensuring grid stability. Innovation pitches will highlight cutting-edge applications in CCS, energy storage, and digitalization. The program closes with insights from next-generation leaders and financing experts, charting concrete steps for the future.
13:30–14:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:30–14:40
Official Opening: Northern Europe – Romanian Cooperation for a Green Future
Key topics: Nordic approaches to sustainability & green transition in Europe • The role of international cooperation in energy security and innovation
- Hilde Svartdal Lunde, Ambassador of Norway to Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova
14:40–14:50
The Romanian Journey towards Sustainable Energy
Key topic: Romania’s energy transition policies, investment priorities, and cooperation opportunities with Nordic partners
- Cristian Buşoi, State Secretary, Ministry of Energy
14:50–15:05
Governance & Policies for the Green Transition
Key topic: The Nordic experience of cooperation on green energy
- Sofia Törmä, Project Manager, Bothnia Green Energy
15:05–16:30
Panel 1: Renewable Energy — A Northern Europe–Romanian Growth Area
Key topics: Expanding wind, solar and waste-to-energy in Romania — lessons from Northern Europe
- Cristian Buşoi, State Secretary Ministry of Energy
- Lăcrămioara Diaconu Pintea, Country Manager, OX2 Romania
- Gheorghe Ilisei, Vice President, Head of Regional Area Development, EMERGY
- Ioannis Kalapodas, Senior Manager, Head of Bucharest Office European Energy
- Henrik Lund, VP Business Development, Scatec
- Ștefana Todică, journalist moderator
Integrated 3-minute Pitch Spots on “Possibilities for green energy in Romania” Dynamic pre-recorded pitches: scalable, business-ready solutions in wind, energy storage, solar and waste-to-energy (≤3 minutes each).
16:30–17:00
Coffee Break & Networking
17:00–18:15
Panel 2: Energy Efficiency & Smart Technologies
Key topics: Industry & buildings efficiency • District heating (Nordic models for Romania) • Smart monitoring & demand reduction
- Silviu Stoica, General Manager Ramboll
- Andrei Bita, Regional Sales Balkan, Kingspan Logstor
- Cezar Cojocea, Sales Manager Danfoss
- Florin Popescu, Managing Director Rockwool
- Marian Biro, senior technical adviser at Trust Euro Therm, the official representative in Romania for Nibe AB
- Eugenia Gușilov, Director & Founder at ROEC – Romania Energy Center moderator
Integrated 3-minute Pitch Spots on “Smart Tech” Short pre-recorded pitches from Nordic innovators in smart energy, HVAC, air-to-water heat pumps, and metering.
18:15–18:20
Closing Remarks & Invitation to Open Reception
18:30
Open Reception – “A Bridge Across Europe — Sharing Nordic Expertise for a Sustainable Future”
Format: Pass-around dinner
Guests: All participants
09:30–10:00
Registration & Morning Coffee
10:00–11:15
Panel 3: Lessons learned from the development of CCS value chains in Nordic Countries
Key topics: Cost-effective capture at source • Scaling CCS in up CCS in Romania – policy and business perspectives
- Sorin Banciu, Vicepresident ANRMPSG
- Simon Dohn Holm, Regional Segment Lead CCUS, Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
- Hans Jørgen Vinje, Senior Adviser, Gassnova
- Olav Øye, Senior Adviser Climate and Industry, Bellona Foundation
- Luciana Miu, Principal Consultant – Environmental Policy and Economics, Logika Group moderator
Integrated 3-minute Pitch Spots on “Clean Tech” Compact pre-recorded pitches from 3–5 CCS companies.
11:15–11:30
Coffee Break & Networking
11:30–12:45
Panel 4: Energy Flexibility — Enabling a Smarter, Resilient System
Key topics: Integrating renewables • Grid stability • Flexibility markets, digitalization & automation
- Gábor Molnár, Managing Director of Arctic Green Engineering
- Kristjan Mihhels, Business Development Analyst, Steady Energy
- Aleksandra Kostic, CEO Vimab DOO, Serbia VIMAB
- Ada Bacalum, Sales Responsible for Energy and Automation for Romania and Moldova, Valmet Technology Oy
- Sanna Häsä, Senior Scientist and Energy & Electricity Enthusiast VTT
- Olivian Savin Executive Director FEL Romania moderator
Integrated 3-minute Pitch Spots on “Clean Tech” 3-minute pitches from 3–5 companies on flexibility, storage, digitalization and automation.
12:45–13:45
Lunch & Informal Networking
13:45–14:15
Reflections from the Next Generation — Outcomes of the “Young Voices, Green Choices” workshop
Five young voices will explore how values, culture, and practical choices shape the green transition — from civic engagement and education to legal design, engineering, and youth governance. Their perspectives reveal not only contrasts between Nordic and Romanian realities, but also a shared search for coherence, connection, and long-term responsibility in building a sustainable future.
- Daniela Goreacii, FEL Romania
- Victor Gavrilă, energiaTa
- Fabian Hanță, EFdeN
- Alexia Ionică, Faculty of Energy Engineering, UPB
14:15–15:30
Panel 5: Financing the Green Shift
Key topic: EU funding pathways; blended finance; de-risking for first-of-a-kind projects
- Oana Niculescu, Political Reporter at the European Commission Representation in Romania
- Rannveig S. Gimse, Programme Director Romania and Bulgaria EEA and Norway Grants, Innovation Norway
- Marius Cara, Head of EIB Group Office in Romania
- Adrian Ghita, Executive Director, Romanian Energy Efficiency Fund (FREE)
- Corina Murafa, Independent energy, climate and sustainability expert, University Lecturer PhD moderator
15:30–16:00
Final Reflections & Way Forward
Next steps for strengthening Nordic–Southeastern Europe energy cooperation • Post-conference actions
16:00–17:00
Closing Coffee & Networking
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