APRIL 9-10, 2025

Energy Tech Summit 2025
returns to Bilbao!

Sponsorship opportunities

1500+

Attendees

40+

Countries

100+

Speakers

2

Networking days

HOSTED BY

HOSTED BY

ABOUT ENERGY TECH SUMMIT

Get ready for the return of Europe’s top climate tech event, Energy Tech Summit 2025, in the vibrant city of Bilbao!

Recognized as the #1 industry conference in Europe, Energy Tech Summit will once again bring together investors, disruptors, and government leaders for an event you won’t want to miss.

Expect a dynamic new format packed with inspiration, connections, and opportunities to amplify your impact. Be part of the solution, explore new markets, and leave with game-changing business ideas in the fight against climate change.

Introducing The Advisory Board

Emmanuel Lagarrigue

Emmanuel Lagarrigue

Partner & Co-Head of Global Climate @ KKR

Rajesh Swaminathan

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner @ Khosla Ventures

Claudine Emeott

Claudine Emeott

Partner @ Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund

Vikram Raju

Vikram Raju

Managing Director, Head of Climate Investments @ Morgan Stanley

Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy

General Partner @ LSVP

Rhea Hamilton

Rhea Hamilton

Managing Director @ General Atlantic | BeyondNetZero

Sophie Purdom

Sophie Purdom

Managing Partner @ Planeteer Capital

Nigel McCleave

Nigel McCleave

Partner @ Lightrock

Kieran Mahanty

Kieran Mahanty

Director @ Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)

Michael Langguth

Michael Langguth

Chief Strategy Officer & Cofounder @ Carbon13

Christian Patiño

Christian Patiño

Head of Impact Tech @ UBS

Serhat Aydogdu

Serhat Aydogdu

Climate Investor

Neha Manaktala

Neha Manaktala

Global Head of Climate Tech Investments @ JP Morgan

Henk Both

Henk Both

Principal @ Anzu partners

Veery Maxwell

Veery Maxwell

Partner @ Galvanize Climate Solutions

Gabriel Scheer

Gabriel Scheer

Senior Director of Innovation @ Elemental Excelerator

Jacobo Anaya Fernandez Albor

Jacobo Anaya Fernandez Albor

Head of Sustainability @ BBVA Spain

Ryan Macpherson

Ryan Macpherson

Director, Climate Innovation and Investment @ Autodesk

Emily Kirsch

Emily Kirsch

Founder & Managing Partner @ Powerhouse

Andreas Aepli

Andreas Aepli

CFO @ Climeworks

Bas Van Beijeren

Bas van Beijeren

Investment Director @ Carbon Equity

Ashwin Shashindranath

Ashwin Shashindranath

Partner @ Energy Impact Partners

Mindaugas Gogelis

Mindaugas Gogelis

Energy Transition Director @ Mercuria Energy Group

Gabriel Kra

Gabriel Kra

Managing Director and Co-Founder @ Prelude Ventures

Lea Strumberger

Lea Strumberger

Investment Manager @ KfW Capital

Christian Jolck

Christian Jolck

Co-Founder & Partner @ 2150

Gaetan Bonhomme

Gaetan Bonhomme

Partner @ Breakthrough Energy Ventures

MAIN CONFERENCE THEMES

Green Energy Infrastructure

Green Energy Infrastructure

Pioneering the path to a sustainable energy transition

Green Molecules

Green Molecules

Tiny atoms – huge potential to transform the energy landscape

Energy meets AI

Energy meets AI

Transforming all areas of the sector with the help of AI

Understanding Natural Capital

Embracing natural capital

The wealth of nature in the energy transition

Climate policy

Climate policy

Leveraging policy for achieving climate goals

Accelerating Green Jobs

Accelerating Green Jobs

Upskilling and reskilling in the green economy

Financing the Climate Stack

Financing the Climate Stack

Exploring financing for climate resilience and sustainable growth

Climate policy

Climate policy

Leveraging policy for achieving climate goals

Accelerating Green Jobs

Accelerating Green Jobs

Upskilling and reskilling in the green economy

Financing the Climate Stack

Financing the Climate Stack

Exploring financing for climate resilience and sustainable growth

WHAT TO EXPECT

Thought-Provoking Talks

We are bringing together a community of influential senior investors, entrepreneurs, and government leaders to address the challenges we face as we strive for net-zero. The main stage is a forum for examining market trends, gaining insights from top experts, and networking with industry movers and shakers. This is the ideal place to start developing your next big idea.

Innovator Spotlight

Come to the Tech Talks stage and join a thriving startup community where over 50 trailblazing leaders in clean energy will share their insights from the front lines. Get inspired by the stories of groundbreaking entrepreneurs, make valuable connections, and walk away with innovative business and investment ideas.

Energy Tech Challengers

At Energy Tech Challengers, the most prominent industry startups come together to showcase their game-changing solutions to remarkable panel of jury. What’s at stake? A chance to be crowned the Ultimate Energy Tech Challenger of the year! Join to hear the pitches from top tech superstars and learn who is breaking the mould in energy transition.

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Curated Networking

Make new partnerships effortlessly by using curated networking opportunities at Energy Tech Summit. Book meetings with industry leaders, innovators, and investors to further your unique goals. It has never been easier to get unprecedented access to decision-makers, investors, and a community of shared interests.

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Exhibit Space

On our mission to foster innovation, we are joining hands with leading energy tech organisations, VC funds and startups. Engage in meaningful conversations, build new connections and find your future business partners at the expo area that will serve as the hub of the event. All the action will happen in one space allowing for constant connection between attendees and exhibitors throughout the event.

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Unforgettable Experience

Energy Tech Summit is focused on fostering global energy tech communities and creating unique business opportunities, but we also believe in the importance of having fun. The event will be filled with entertainment, live music, city tours, and a variety of food. Come for productive networking, stay for the enjoyable atmosphere.

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

ETS Day 1

Morning

Wellness & Sports
Main Stage Sessions
Tech Talks
Thematic Breakouts

Afternoon

Networking Lunch
Thematic Breakouts
Main Stage Sessions
Tech Talks

Evening

Mingle Drinks
City Tours
Afterparty at Guggenheim Museum

ETS Day 2

Morning

Wellness & Sports
Main Stage Sessions
Tech Talks
Energy Tech Challengers Finals

Afternoon

Networking Lunch
Energy Tech Challengers Superfinals

Evening

Mingle Drinks
City Tours

Introducing first sponsors of 2025

VENUE & HOTELS

Welcome To Bilbao

Join us for the experience you’ll never forget in Bilbao, the clean tech hub of Spain. Imagine a city where business meets leisure, crowned by the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao – a true masterpiece.

With a slick international airport, world-class hotels and contemporary architecture, located just steps away from the Euskalduna Conference Centre, Bilbao is THE place to be. Plus, savor the flavor of the city with delicious Basque cuisine, featuring mouthwatering pintxos and the legendary bacalao al pil-pil. 

Did someone say a tech party like no other? Pack your innovation and join us in Bilbao!

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