CLEAN INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION:
UKRAINE’S STRATEGIC ROLE IN THE EU’S AGENDA

This side event is part of the official program of Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025.

Rome, Italy,

9 JULY 2025, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM CEST

On the eve of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, which will take place in Rome, Italy, the Florence School of Regulation and DiXi Group will hold a half-day conference on Ukraine’s integration into the EU and in its role in the implementation of the EU Clean Industrial Deal.

The objective of the conference is to explore the sectors, technologies and particular steps which can help both Ukraine and the European Union to benefit from future Ukraine’s membership and how the reconstruction of Ukraine will help the EU in increasing its competitiveness and simultaneously preparing Ukraine to the accession and full integration in the EU single market.

Agenda

Panel 1

Gas sector integration for better prices to consumers and strengthened energy security

Gas will continue to play a crucial role in the European Union’s journey towards decarbonization, serving as one of the three key pillars of the Action Plan for Affordable Energy under the Clean Industrial Deal. In this context, Ukraine’s gas resources and infrastructure offer strategic advantages that can significantly enhance the EU’s energy security and market stability.

Keynote speaker: Aura Sabadus, Energy and cross-commodity expert, ICIS

Moderator: Leonardo Meeus, Director of the Florence School of Regulation

Panel 2

Discovering Ukraine’s renewable energy and manufacturing potential for Europe’s energy transition

With the adoption of Directive 2018/2001 on the promotion of renewable energy, the European Union increased its overall renewable energy target from 32% to 42.5% of gross final energy consumption. Ukraine’s strategic position as a producer of renewable energy, particularly in biomass and biomethane, coupled with its potential in SAF development, can significantly contribute to the EU’s renewable energy targets and energy independence. Strengthening EU-Ukraine cooperation in renewable energy not only supports the EU’s decarbonization agenda but also enhances regional energy security and economic stability.

Keynote speaker: Kadri Simson, former Commissioner for Energy

Moderator: Andris Piebalgs, Professor of the Florence School of Regulation

Panel 3

Nuclear energy for a strengthened Europe

As nuclear power continues to be a key component of the EU’s electricity generation mix, Ukraine is well-positioned to make a substantial contribution in this area. Ukraine’s advanced nuclear infrastructure, crisis management expertise, and strategic approach to nuclear fuel diversification uniquely position it as a valuable partner for the EU’s nuclear energy sector and can significantly contribute to enhancing the EU’s energy security.

Keynote speaker: Emmanuel Brutin, Nuclear Europe

Moderator: Janez Kopač, Former Director of the Energy Community Secretariat