The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has announced that Joanna Drake, Deputy Director of the European Commission, will join Bankable Energies 2025 as a keynote speaker. The conference, taking place on 26th-27th February 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, will bring together the investment community, policymakers, and developers to drive forward the energy transition.
Joanna Drake’s keynote address will focus on the critical role of the European Union in the energy transition and shed light on the opportunities offered under the EU funding programme. She will provide insight into the capabilities of the EU in the transition to global, sustainable energy.
“I am looking forward to speaking at the Bankable Energy Conference in London on 26 February,” Joanna said. “Research and Innovation is an important component of the clean energy transition, which supports the common Net-Zero ambitions of the EU and UK. I am looking forward to speaking to stakeholders active in this transition and elaborating on the opportunities available to the UK through the Horizon Europe programme.”
Joanna has spearheaded energy-related initiatives, such as the Green Transition to support EU Member States in implementing the European Green Deal priorities. She has also led cross-cutting Task Forces on the environmental acquis of the EU and supported reforms for the purpose of sustainable development.
Campbell Keir, EIC’s President, said: “We are delighted to welcome Joanna Drake to Bankable Energies 2025. Joanna’s knowledge and experience will be significant assets in EU energy policy as we consider practical ways to unleash investment and speed up cleantech project deployment.”
“Our research shows that supply chain leaders believe consistent and supportive regulations, along with the availability of capital, are key to achieving net zero,” added Campbell.
Throughout a series of main stage sessions, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities, actionable strategies will be brought to the table to bridge the investment gap that separates sustainable energy projects from reality.
Joanna Drake will be joined by an impressive lineup of confirmed speakers, including:
- Matthew Taylor, Managing Director, Green Giraffe Advisory
- Joe Siefert, Chief Executive Officer, EET Hydrogen
- Georgios Kalpias, Vice President – Power & Renewables, HSBC
- Ian Headley, Vice President, Santander Corporate and Investment Banking
- Kelly Azevedo, Head of Energy Transition Strategy Implementation, Shell
- Rob Rome, Director of Commercial, Customer, Regulation, National Grid
- Roger Brandwood, Technical Lead – Low Emission Plant, Uniper
- Audrey Louis, Partner, ImpactA Global
- Alan Haigh, Retired European Commission Official
- Andrew Deeley, Director of Strategy and Development, Low Carbon Contracts Company
- Christopher Fox, Head of Policy – UK Renewables, Equinor
- Tim Calver, Vice President – Commercial, ITM Power
- Nicolas Rey, Counsellor for Energy and Competition,…
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