
Attendees
40+
Countries
100+
Speakers
2
Networking days

ABOUT ENERGY TECH SUMMIT 2024

Join Europe’s premier climate tech event, now with a sharper focus on enabling resources for the clean energy transition. Recognized as the #1 industry conference, Energy Tech Summit connects impactful investors, disruptors, and government leaders.
In 2024, we’re bringing the summit to Bilbao, the heart of innovation. Get ready for a dynamic new format designed to inspire, connect, and amplify your impact. This is your chance to be a part of the solution, explore markets, and leave with business ideas that make a difference in the fight against climate change.

MAIN CONFERENCE THEMES

Green Energy Infrastructure
Pioneering the Path to a Sustainable Future

Green Molecules
Transforming The Landscape with Sustainable Energy Carriers

Battery Value Chain
From Resources to Resilience: Mapping the Battery Value Chain

Understanding Natural Capital
The Wealth of Nature: Navigating the World of Natural Capital

Navigating Geopolitical Risks
Securing the Future: Geopolitical Risk and the Shift Towards Sustainable Practices

Financing the Climate Stack
Bridging the Gap: Innovations in Financing Climate Resilience and Sustainability

Accelerating Green Jobs
Skills for a Sustainable Future: Upskilling and Reskilling in the Green Economy

Navigating Geopolitical Risks
Securing the Future: Geopolitical Risk and the Shift Towards Sustainable Practices

Financing the Climate Stack
Bridging the Gap: Innovations in Financing Climate Resilience and Sustainability

Accelerating Green Jobs
Skills for a Sustainable Future: Upskilling and Reskilling in the Green Economy
AGENDA AT A GLANCE

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

Morning
Wellness & Sports
Main Stage Sessions
Tech Talks
Energy Tech Challengers Finals
Afternoon
Networking Lunch
Energy Tech Challengers Superfinals
Evening
Mingle Drinks
City Tours
WHAT TO EXPECT

Thought-Provoking Talks
We are bringing together a community of influential senior investors, entrepreneurs, and government leaders to address the significant 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, 50 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 2024! Join to hear the pitches from top tech superstars and learn who is breaking the mould in energy transition.

Curated Networking
Make new partnerships efortlessly by using curated networking opportunities at Energy Tech Summit. Our Speed Dating programme matches startup executives with leading investors in a series of efficient 15-minute 1:1 meetings. It has never been easier to get unprecedented access to decision makers, investors, and a community of shared interests.

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.

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.
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!

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Dr.-Ing. Leonhard Birnbaum

Jennifer M. Granholm

Helle Kristoffersen

Vanessa MILER-FELS

Ignacio Gimenez (Nacho)

Kjersti Reinsnos

Willem Clappaert

Matthias Dill

Terhi J. Vapola

John de Souza

Emmanuel Lagarrigue

Ditte Juul Joergensen

Ulrich Seitz

Gordon Bennett

Kelli Toss-Kaasik

Tomas Thyblad

Iris Ten Have

Ian Riley

Marcin Lewenstein

Ashley Klapwijk

Rokas Peciulaitis

Lisa Liu

Dr. Peter Sobotka

Nicholas Yiu

Lucille Bonnet

Sherif Elsayed-Ali

Davide Garufi

Gavin White

Sarah Montgomery

Dr. Max Kory

David Oudsandji

Priit Lepasepp

Aziz Rahim

Jil Lindau

Rushad Nanavatty

Mohamed Magdeldin
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