Upcoming lectures:

European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance – ESEIA cordially invites you to attend the fourteenth in a series of ESEIA  international lectures entitled Sustainable Energy Innovation Systems for Climate Neutrality.

The fourteenth  lecture, on Science Diplomacy. Geopolitics of Science will be held on 12 June 2025, 19.00 -21.00, online.

ESEIA 14^th Lecture: 12 June 2025, 19.00 – 21.00 CET
Topic: Science Diplomacy. Geopolitics of Science
Location: Online, Registration Deadline: 9 June 2025, Registration: ESEIA Lecture Series (14th lecture).

Program Highlights:

Invited Lecture by: Adel El Gammal, EERA, BE

• Response 1: Jan Marco Müller, Team Leader Global Approach, Multilateral Dialogue and Science Diplomacy,  DG Research and Innovation, EC, BE
• Response 2: Ewert Aukes, Assistant Professor, UTwente, NL
• Chair: Teresa Ponce de Leao, ESEIA Vice-President, LNEG, PT
• Host: Andrea Höglinger, TU Graz, AT

Abstract:

In an era where scientific advancements shape global policies, Science Diplomacy has emerged as a crucial instrument in international relations. This lecture will explore the intersection of science and geopolitics, addressing how scientific collaboration can foster diplomatic ties, resolve conflicts, and drive sustainable development. The lecture will specially address science diplomacy in the context if the implementation of the Clean Industrial Deal underlining the benefits of cooperation with partner regions of Europe.

About the main speaker:

Adel El Gammal is the Secretary General of the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). He is a recognized expert and a senior EU Affairs professional in the fields of low-carbon technologies, clean energy transition, and climate change. Adel is also invited professor at the Free University of Brussels (ULB) where he teaches Geopolitics of Energy. Before joining EERA, he was active in the EU climate energy debate for 14 years, notably as Director of the Becquerel Institute, Executive Director of Low Carbon Facts (European Climate Foundation programme), and Secretary General of the EU Photovoltaic Industry Association (now SolarPower Europe). Previously to focusing his activities on the clean energy transition, Adel held various international executive positions in blue-chip companies active in the field of IT and management consulting. Adel is a civil engineer from École Polytechnique of Brussels, holds degrees in Business Administration from Solvay Business School (Belgium) and INSEAD (France), and he later specialized in Environment Management (IGEAT, Belgium).

We invite you to register for online participation before 9 June 2025.

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Contact: 

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