Europe’s Energy Security Under Review at EASAC Report Launch

As Europe navigates geopolitical uncertainties, energy security remains a key issue. IAP’s European regional network, the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC), will present its new report, 'Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies', on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, at the Palais des Académies in Brussels and online. The event will bring together scientists, policymakers, and industry representatives to discuss energy governance, infrastructure protection, international energy relations and citizen engagement.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Time: 12:00–15:00 CEST
Location: Palais des Académies, Rue Ducale/Hertogstraat 1, 1000 Brussels & Online
You can register for in-person and online participation here.

The programme includes a sandwich lunch at 12:00 CEST, followed by opening remarks and a presentation of the report’s findings at 12:30 CEST. A panel discussion will take place at 13:00 CEST, followed by networking at 14:30 CEST, and the event will close at 15:00 CEST.

Speakers and Panelists

Participants will include:
Dr. Veronique Cabiaux, Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium
Dr. Christiane Malcorps, Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts
Georg Bërveniku-Brunner, EASAC Executive Director
Dr. William Gillett, EASAC Energy Programme Director
Professor Paula Kivimaa, Co-Chair, EASAC Working Group on SoSES
Professor Claire Dupont, Co-Chair, EASAC Working Group on SoSES
Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, MEP
Ville Niinistö, MEP
Haitze Siemers, Adviser, DG ENER
Dr. Gianluca Fulli, Joint Research Centre
Rana Adib, Executive Secretary, REN21

Participation and Registration

The event is open to policymakers, scientists, industry representatives and other stakeholders. Registration is required for both in-person and online participation. Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will be livestreamed on EASAC’s YouTube channel. Registered online participants will receive a reminder before the event. For more information read here or contact secretariat@easac.eu.