Taking place four weeks before the general election, the Energy Transformation Forum 2025 focused on:
Action & Momentum: What steps must the Netherlands and Europe take now to ensure the transition continues? Where are the bottlenecks, what are the potential solutions, and where is action most viable?
The Clean Industrial Deal: How will the Netherlands position itself and implement this initiative?
GreenTech Leadership: Can Europe become a global leader in GreenTech? Currently, one-third of all start-ups and scale-ups are based in Europe (our “playground”).
Investment Attraction: How can Europe become more appealing for Clean Tech investments from the rest of the world, including the US?
Format
We addressed these topics through an interactive session with approximately 75 senior executives from business, government, academia, and civil society. The high-tempo programme was designed to provide every participant with a clear perspective on how to act, inspiring them to take the next step with concrete tools for progress.
Moderator
Olof van der Gaag, Chairman of the NVDE (Netherlands Sustainable Energy Association)
Contributors & Speakers
Han ten Broeke, Head of Cabinet for the European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth
Jacqueline van den Ende, Co-founder & CEO, Carbon Equity
Conrad Keijzer, CEO, Clariant; Board Member, Neste
Jules Kortenhorst, CEO, Bridge Carbon