Resilience and Preparedness in Europe’s Energy Transition: From Scientific Insights to Policy Action

On Monday, 8 June 2026 at 15:30 CEST, EERA, SINTEF and EASAC, are co-hosting a panel discussion on how Europe can strengthen energy systems’ resilience, integration and preparedness to ensure a secure, affordable and sustainable energy transition. The event is taking place as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026 Sustainable Energy Days initiative.

​Building on recent scientific analyses from NTNU/SINTEF, EASAC and EERA, the discussion will address the following questions:

• ​How can resilience and preparedness be better embedded into Europe’s energy transition?
• Which scientific insights should guide policy, investment and system planning?
• What governance, technological and societal measures are needed to secure a clean, competitive and robust Energy Union?

​The panel discussion will bring together experts from research, EU institutions and industry to explore how Europe can strengthen energy resilience, preparedness and competitiveness in the low-carbon energy transition. The exchange will also examine how EU research and innovation frameworks - including FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund - can better support resilient, secure and competitive energy systems.

​Programme

​15:30 – Registration & welcome

​16:00 – Introduction

Opening remarks and framing of the discussion.

• Moderator: Rosita Zilli, Policy Director, EERA

​16:10 – Scientific input

Scientific perspectives on strengthening Europe’s energy resilience and preparedness.

Speakers:

• Professor Paulo Ferrão, EASAC Energy Steering Panel member
• Knut Samdal, Vice President Research, SINTEF

​16:20 – Panel discussion

A moderated exchange on practical pathways to strengthen Europe’s energy resilience, preparedness and competitiveness.

Panellists:

• Ruud Kempener, Deputy Head of Unit, Energy Security and Safety, DG ENER, European Commission
• Layla Sawyer, Secretary General, CurrENT
• Thomas Garabetian, Research & Innovation Manager, SolarPower Europe
• Professor Paulo Ferrão, EASAC Energy Steering Panel member  
• Knut Samdal, SINTEF, Vice President Research
• Moderator: Rosita Zilli, Policy Director, EERA

​17:25 – Closing remarks

​17:30 – Networking reception

Register here for in-person attendance (limited places). ​For any question regarding this event, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Rosita Zilli and Marianne Lazarovici.