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.

09:30-10:00 Registration

10:00 – 10:05 Opening speech

• Dr Agnieszka Sznyk - President of the Board, Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development INNOWO, Member of European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform

• H.E. Jennes de Mol – Dutch Ambassador in Poland

Session I – Systemic Approach to Energy Transformation

10:05 – 10:35 | Introductory presentations

• prof. Krzysztof Pikoń – Silesian University of Technology

• dr Kevin Rossi – Assistant Professor in Materials Science Engineering the Climate Safety & Security Research Center of the TU Delft

10:35 – 11:20 | Panel discussion

Moderator: prof. Krzysztof Pikoń – Silesian University of Technology

Panelists:

• Tomasz Jarmicki – Research & Innovation Director in ORLEN, PGNiG Central Branch

• Bogdan Ślęk – Public & Government Affairs Director, Signify Poland sp. z o.o.

• Bartosz Dubiński – CEO, Mazovian Energy Agency

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

• dr Kevin Rossi – Assistant Professor in Materials Science Engineering the Climate Safety & Security Research Center of the TU Delft

• dr Błażej Olek - Senior Expert, Bank BNP Paribas Poland

11:20 – 11:35 | Coffee break

Session II – Challenges of Energy Transformation in the Agricultural Sector

11:35 – 11:45 | Introductory presentation

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

11:45 – 12:30 | Panel discussion

Moderator: Karol Bujoczek - Publishing Director – Board of Editors Chairman, AgroHorti Media Sp. z o.o.

Panelists:

• Grzegorz Brodziak – President, Polish Agricultural Federation

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

• Wiktor Szmulewicz – President, National Council of Agricultural Chambers

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

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

• Dawid Stopierzyński – Legal Advisor, Legal Advisor's Office in Nowy Tomyśl

12:30 – 12:45 | Coffee break

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