European Leaders Discussion: Featured Speakers
Dries Acke, Deputy CEO @ SolarPower Europe
Dorota Wojnar, Head of ESG & Risks unit Risks @ European Banking Authority (EBA)
Sonia Dunlop, CEO @ Global Solar Council (GNC)
Dries serves as SolarPower Europe's Deputy CEO, with a focus on policy. He previously led the energy program at the European Climate Foundation for over ten years and has experience in public affairs at Apple.
Sonia Dunlop, CEO @ Global Solar Council (GNC)
Dorota Wojnar, Head of ESG & Risks unit Risks @ European Banking Authority (EBA)
Sonia Dunlop, CEO @ Global Solar Council (GNC)
Sonia Dunlop is CEO of the Global Solar Council, representing the world's solar PV industry. A policy expert, she held senior roles at COP26 and the European Parliament, specializing in renewables and climate finance.
Dorota Wojnar, Head of ESG & Risks unit Risks @ European Banking Authority (EBA)
Dorota Wojnar, Head of ESG & Risks unit Risks @ European Banking Authority (EBA)
Dorota Wojnar, Head of ESG & Risks unit Risks @ European Banking Authority (EBA)
Since 2022, Dorota Wojnar has led the EBA’s ESG Risks Unit. Since joining in 2014, her expertise has spanned credit risk and internal models. Her extensive banking career includes managing risk and IT in Poland’s private sector.
Tomas Olejniczak, Sr. Energy Consultant @ Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Dorota Wojnar, Head of ESG & Risks unit Risks @ European Banking Authority (EBA)
Dorota Wojnar, Head of ESG & Risks unit Risks @ European Banking Authority (EBA)
Tomas Olejniczak is a Senior Energy Consultant at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and has led international energy and hydrogen initiatives, focusing on energy policy and cooperation.
Julia Souder, CEO @ Energy Long Duration Storage (LDES)
Julia Souder, CEO @ Energy Long Duration Storage (LDES)
Julia Souder, CEO @ Energy Long Duration Storage (LDES)
Julia Souder, CEO of the LDES Council, is a premier energy leader with 25+ years of experience. She drives global innovation and policy to accelerate the development of long-duration storage and equitable, net-zero solutions.
Salima Hebbache Steven, Commissioner @ ICWS
Julia Souder, CEO @ Energy Long Duration Storage (LDES)
Julia Souder, CEO @ Energy Long Duration Storage (LDES)
Salima is a trilingual event creator and communicator with decades of experience in climate-versed events worldwide. She specializes in climate communication and community building, in supporting a sustainable economy.
ICWS Series - Who and Why attend!
Who Should Attend
Attendance at this virtual and upcoming hybrid event targets professionals interested in climate risk management and climate finance, particularly those focused on energy, water, heavy industry, and green finance.
- Financial and Investment Executives focused on green finance, climate strategy, delivery, and unlocking private capital for climate solutions.
- Energy and Infrastructure Leaders, including CEOs, policy advisors, and consultants involved in renewable energy, grid resiliency, and climate-resilient project development.
- Corporate and Public Sector Strategists responsible for climate risk assessment, management, and sustainability planning.
- Government Officials and Regulators working on water management, economic adaptation, and developing national or regional climate policies.
- Experts and Thought Leaders from international organizations, research bodies.
Why Attend
This Series promotes collaboration on climate-resilient infrastructure in Europe and the Mediterranean, addressing finance challenges and developing practical, sustainable solutions.
- Understand climate-resilient infrastructure in Europe and the Mediterranean.
- Learn about successful projects, key figures, and economic implications.
- Network with regional leaders and access practical knowledge.
- Explore finance challenges and opportunities for climate resilience.
- Hear about strategies for water management by local governments and economic adaptation measures.
- Analyze risk assessment and management for climate-related disasters.
- Examine the role of renewable energy infrastructure and storage in grid resiliency.