Circular Energy Transition – Resource Optimization for Self-sufficiency

Circular Energy Transition – Resource Optimization for Self-sufficiency

The transformation of the energy sector is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Achieving climate neutrality requires not only the integration of renewable sources but also the efficient use of critical raw materials, resource optimization, and strengthening the resilience and self-sufficiency of energy systems.Circular approaches – based on reuse, recovery, and system efficiency – play a key role in building a sustainable and secure energy future.

Session I – Systemic Approach to Energy Transformation

This session will address the relationship between energy transition, critical raw materials, and the self-sufficiency of energy systems. The session will consist of expert presentations followed by a panel discussion.

10:00 – 10:45 | Introductory presentations

• prof. Krzysztof Pikoń – Silesian University of Technology

• Kevin Rossi – Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) – researcher on the topic; potentially interested in participation

10:45 – 11:30 | Panel discussion

Moderator: prof. Krzysztof Pikoń – Silesian University of Technology

Panelists:

• Tomasz Jarmicki – Director for Innovation, Polish Oil and Gas Company (PGNiG)

• Bogdan Ślęk – Signify Poland sp. z o.o. (participation covered as part of the Dutch delegation)

• Bartosz Dubiński – Mazovian Energy Agency

• Nina Vielen-Kallio – Independent expert (formerly Director of Circularity at ECHT)

• Kevin Rossi – Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

11:30 – 11:45 | Coffee break

Session II – Challenges of Energy Transformation in the Agricultural Sector

11:45 – 12:30 | Introductory presentation

• Jouke Campen – Programme Manager for Energy Transition, Wageningen University & Research

Panel discussion:

• Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and/or Ministry of Climate and Environment / Ministry of Energy

• Mariusz Matyka – Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB)

• Wiktor Szmulewicz – President, National Council of Agricultural Chambers (Krajowa Rada Izb Rolniczych – KRIR)

• Paweł Strauchmann – Product Development Manager, Rijk Zwaan Poland sp. z o.o.

• Ireneusz Osękowski – General Manager, Koppert Polska sp. z o.o

• Dawid Stopierzyński – Energy Expert, Koppert Polska sp. z o.o.

12:30 – 13:30 | Workshop

The second part will take the form of a workshop focused on the key barriers and challenges facing the agricultural sector during the energy transformation process.Participants will work in groups to identify obstacles (technical, regulatory, financial, and social) and propose practical solutions.Special attention will be given to energy efficiency and renewable integration—particularly in greenhouse production—which play a critical role

13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch