8th annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference

Please join the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center for the 8th annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference on Thursday, June 15 at 9:30 am at the Atlantic Council’s Headquarters located at 1030 15th Street, NW in Washington, DC or virtually through a live stream of the event on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.

In this second year of Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine, the conference holds particular significance. The discussions will focus on key areas for transatlantic cooperation on energy supply security ahead of a pivotal winter, long-term decarbonization efforts, and support for Ukraine’s energy sector. 

The eighth edition of the conference is held in cooperation with the Visegrád Group and brings together US and regional policymakers, private sector stakeholders, and experts to explore these issues in depth. Participants will discuss how Central and Eastern Europe can advance energy security by diversifying imports, investing in critical energy infrastructure, accelerating the commercialization of decarbonized technologies, building resilient clean energy supply chains, integrating Ukraine into the regional energy system, and identifying opportunities for transatlantic cooperation on these efforts. 

One of the confirmed speakers at the event is Ms. Ana Birchall, Special Envoy for Strategic and International Affairs at Nuclearelectrica. In her position, Ms. Birchall is contributing to Nuclearelectrica’s efforts to promote the company’s ongoing strategic projects, particularly within the North American Energy and Security Partnership, as well as other strategic partnerships. With over 20 years of experience in law, foreign policy and international relations, Ana Birchall has a law degree from the University of Bucharest, a master’s degree and a doctorate in law from the prestigious Yale Law School. Before returning home, Ana Birchall worked on Wall Street, New York City, as a lawyer at one of the largest law firms in the world. Since 2003, Ms. Birchall has returned home with her family and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs team, promoting Romania’s interests of integration in NATO and EU membership. Subsequently, Ana Birchall decided to get involved in political life by holding the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Romania’s Strategic Partnerships, Minister of Justice, Minister Delegate for European Affairs, High Government Representative for US Relations and European Affairs, Member of the Romanian Parliament, President of the Commission for European Affairs in the Chamber of Deputies, President of the Special Commission for the Presidency of Romania at the European Union Council, President of the Delegation of the Romanian Parliament to the OSCE.

For a full agenda of the event, a list of confirmed speakers and to register, please visit: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/8th-annual-cee/