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12 June 2025
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chișinău
Moldova Energy Forum
12 June 2025
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chişinău
Moldova is moving closer to the EU and at the same time starts its journey towards energy independence and decarbonisation.
Recent launch of the Republic of Moldova’s first renewable energy capacity auctions is encouraging investors to participate and contribute to Moldova’s sustainable future. The auction, aimed at attracting national and international investors, represents Moldova’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix by introducing 165 MW of new renewable energy capacity, consisting of 105 MW for wind and 60 MW for photovoltaic installations.
Moldova Energy Forum is organised in close co-operation with the Moldovan Ministry of Energy. By joining the forum, you will be able to hear from and network with key local players and decision-makers, update yourself on amended regulations and commerce opportunities and further your business in the country which is, with all the geopolitical changes we are witnessing, is emerging as pivotal spot within the CEE region.
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AGENDA – 12 June 2025
09:00 Forum registration desk opens
10:00 Mr Derek Michalski, Chief Executive Officer, The Voice of Renewables and Mr Vlad Burac, Chief Executive Officer, Renergy
10:10 Keynote opening: Mr Dorin Recean, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova – subject to schedule
10:20 Keynote opening: Mr Dorin Junghietu, Minister, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
10:30 Keynote: Mrs Kristina Haverkamp, Managing Director, German Energy Agency DENA
10:40 Keynote: Mrs Yolanda Garcia Mezquita, Head of Unit, European Commission – via online link
10:50 Keynote: Mr Giles Dickson, Chief Executive Officer, WindEurope
PANEL 1
Future schemes for financing renewable energy projects: PV, wind, BESS, and energy grid upgrade and extension
Panel moderator: Mr Derek Michalski, Chief Executive Officer, The Voice of Renewables
Panellists:
Ms Carolina Novac, The Secretary of State, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
Mr George Gkiaouris, Associate Director and Regional Head Energy Europe, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD
Mr Alberto Carlei, Head of the EIB Representation to Moldova, European Investment Bank EIB
Ms Naida Hausmann, Lead of the Renewable Energy Task Force and Senior Renewable Energy Expert, Energy Community Secretariat
Mr Alexandru Ursu, Director, The National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova / Agenția Națională pentru Reglementare în Energetică ANRE
Mr Alexandru Sandulescu, EU High Level Adviser on Energy Policy, European Union High-Level Advisers’ Mission to Moldova
Mr Kyrre Aspaas Lund, Executive Vice President Business Development, Emergy
PANEL 2
Developing Moldovan energy storage capacity – financing, regulations, grid balancing options
Panel moderator: Mr Sorin Dolea, Founder, Dolea & Co.
Panellists:
Mr Nicolae Magdîl, Head of Renewable Energy Department, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
Mr Sergiu Aparatu, Chief Executive Officer, Moldelectrica
Mr Dionisie Ceban, Head of Renewable Energy Division, Electricity and Renewables Department, The National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova (ANRE)
Dr Dirk Buschle, Partner, Becker Büttner Held / College of Europe
Mr Davor Bajs, Electricity infrastructure expert, Energy Community
Ms Marcela Lefter, Chief Executive Officer, Sedera
Mr Emil Iakabos, General Manager, East European Business Center EEBC
PANEL 3
Moldovan energy cybersecurity – assessing the current state of cybersecurity in the Moldovan energy sector and evaluating solutions to improve it
Panel moderator: Ms Raluca Gabor, Counsel, Stratulat Albulescu
Panellists:
Ms Cristina Pereteatcu, State Secretary, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
Mr Constantinos Peonides, Co-founder & CEO, Meggitt
Mr Anatolie Golovoco, Cybersecurity Adviser, Moldova Prime Minister Office
Mr Valentin Samson, Chief information Officer, Premier Energy
Mr Davide Barbieri, Data Manager, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation AICS
PANEL 4
Building distributed generation and renewable energy communities in Moldova.
Panel moderator: Mr Roger Gladei, Managing Partner, Gladei & Partners
Panellists:
Ms Varinia Radu, Partner, Deputy Head of EPC, CEE | Head of Energy and Projects, Romania, CMS
Mr Petr Comarov, Project Development Director, Alliance for Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Mr Ion Muntean, Director, National Centre for Sustainable Energy CNED
Mr Manuel Casquiço, Head of Industry and Energy Transition Department, Portuguese Energy Agency ADENE
Ms Claudia Hermes, Country Director Moldova, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Mr Denis Tumuruc, Senior Energy Expert, Energy Community Secretariat
Ms Daniela Gasparikova, Resident Representative to the Republic of Moldova, United Nations Development Programme UNDP
16:30 Forum closing and final remarks: Mr Derek Michalski, Chief Executive Officer, The Voice of Renewables and Mr Vlad Burac, Chief Executive Officer, Renergy
16:30 Forum adjourns. Networking lunch.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dorin Junghietu
Minister of Energy of The Republic of Moldova
Dorin Junghietu is an expert in oil, gas and energy. He has been involved in multiple activities of coordination, delivery, construction and commissioning of major projects. He has also been involved in the exploration, transportation and processing of hydrocarbons and energy for globally recognized clients.
He has experience of work in oil and energy companies, such as Lukoil in Romania, companies in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey.
Dorin Junghietu studied abroad and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
MODERATORS
Sorin
Dolea
Founder
Raluca
Gabor
Counsel
Roger
Gladei
Managing Partner
Derek
Michalski
Chief Executive Officer
SPEAKERS
Carolina Novac
The Secretary of State
George Gkiaouris
Associate Director and Regional Head Energy Europe
Alberto
Carlei
Head of the EIB Representation to Moldova
Naida Hausmann
Lead of the Renewable Energy Task Force and Senior Renewable Energy Expert
Alexandru Ursu
Director
Nicolae Magdîl
Head of Renewable Energy Department
Sergiu Aparatu
Chief Executive Officer
Dionisie Ceban
Head of RE Division, Electricity and Renewables Department
Marcela Lefter
Chief Executive Officer
Cristina Pereteatcu
State Secretary
Constantinos Peonides
Co-founder & CEO
Davide Barbieri
Data Manager
Varinia Radu
Deputy Head of EPC, CEE | Head of Energy and Projects
Valentin Samson
Chief information Officer
Petr Comarov
Project Development Director
Ion Muntean
Director
Manuel Casquiço
Head of Industry and Energy Transition Department
Denis Tumuruc
Senior Energy Expert
Derek Michalski
Chief Executive Officer
VENUE
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel
str. Mitropolit Varlaam 77, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
Located in the heart of the city, the Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel Chisinau is within walking distance of SKYTOWER Business Center, embassies, and other places of interest. Our convenient location makes an ideal starting point for discovering historical landmarks, such as the Nativity Cathedral and the Arc of Triumph, or with enough time you can indulge in the scenery of the Moldovan countryside while visiting world-famous wineries.
Enjoy an eco-friendly transfer to and from the airport, as well as any other destination of your choice courtesy of our electric vehicles.
