Vitali Klitschko came to the Energy Security Hub @BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Pavilion on Saturday afternoon, and, as one of the highlights, met the smartest heads from business, politics, science and civil society, which came together in the heart of Munich as part of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) . Under the motto “Securing Energy. Advancing Society”, the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt launched a dynamic dialogue that showed ways to new approaches and solutions around the future topic.
The mayor. Vitali Klitschko, spoke with emotional words about the reconstruction of his hometown Kyiv: “I really have the hope that this war will stop this year. That our people no longer have to live in constant fear and have to spend half of the time underground.” The electricity plants in his city were the first infrastructural pillars that Russia attacked. A safe infrastructure is the basic requirement for energy security.
Use crisis as an opportunity to implement new strategies for more energy security
In view of the urgent global challenges of the energy transition, it became once again clear that not only is an economic and geopolitical question, but is also inseparable from social progress, democratic values and economic prosperity.
Heike SchneeweisBoard member of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, mentions how important energy safety and energy transition are for society: “It is a question of promoting society, because the energy transition is a huge undertaking for society. We see it as an engine for social Development and the securing of democracy “.
Griffable innovations and visionary perspectives: top -class speakers: inside in dialogue
The start of the Energy Security Hub was the innovation Night, where everything revolved around the question of how innovations and cooperation across borders can advance the transformation of global energy systems. Leo BirnbaumChief Executive Officer, E.ON, showed why the use of the European know-how, the European infrastructure and the European legal framework is the key to a global management position in the areas of energy and technology. Representatives presented in the interaction: inside of startups such as Terralayr or Milvus Advanced Their innovative solutions that already contribute to the energy transition.
“The open and collaborative approach that Big Tech companies follow can serve as a model for other organizations and countries by using external specialist knowledge and resources to advance their energy initiatives tailored to regional needs. We should see: There is not just one way into the future, “says Dr. Heba Aguibalso board member of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt.
The following day focused on the integral role of energy innovations for the security and competitiveness of Europe and globally. The focus was on the cooperation between the public, private and philanthropic sector to mobilize resources, scale solutions and strengthen industrial competitiveness. After the opening keynote of Fatih BirolExecutive Director of the European Energy Agency (IEA), with a focus on the increasing worldwide energy demand and the comeback of nuclear energy as well as the importance of electrification and network expansion to cover demand, speakers speaked like John StudzinskiVice Chairman & Managing Director, Pimco, Axel van TrootsenburgSenior Managing Director, World Bank, und Christian BruchChief Executive Officer, Siemens Energy.
Saturday morning focuses on economic security and industrial policy, public perception and new global partnerships. The relationships between AI, geopolitics and energy sovereignty discussed Benedetta BertiDirector, political planning, office of the General Secretary, NATO, Sandrine Dixson-DecèreHonorary president and global ambassador of the Club of Rome, as well as Philipp JustusCountry Manager Germany und Vice President Central Europe von Google.
The Energy Security Hub From 13th to 15th February botdialog and discourse on energy security, economic perspectives and global cooperation – The most important findings:
- Strength through unity national sole revenues inhibit Europe’s potential in climate -neutral energy. Cross -border cooperation is necessary.
- No energy security without cyber security renewable energies require the expansion and digitization of resistant networks. Protection against cyber attacks is essential.
- Bridging of the market gap in Europe Innovations often fail because of the lack of financing for scaling. Capital flows abroad too often.
- Without strategy, Europe falls behind a common energy frame and public investments are necessary to gain investors and to secure progress.
- Democracy protect affordable energy stabilizes companies. The acceptance of the energy transition must be strengthened to invalidate populist narrative.
Among the top -class guests were also Lars Løkke RasmussenMinister of foreign Affairs, Denmark, Valdis DombrovskisEU Commission, and Laurent MüllerVice President, Climeworks.
—
The BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt combines the smartest heads from business, politics, science and civil society in order to jointly develop future -oriented approaches and solutions for the challenges of our time. Together we work across borders, cultures and systems on innovative ways to strengthen a responsible and innovative economy and at the same time promote an open and sustainable society.
All top -class panels and discussions can be found under this Link.
Follow us on social media @bmwfoundation.