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EnergoStart: Investing in the future of Ukraine's energy sector!

Energy Club invites energy and energy efficiency experts to the forum "EnergoStart: Investing in the future of Ukraine's energy sector!" to discuss current problems and challenges related to Ukraine's recovery.
16 Apr 2025
Kyiv
10:00-14:00
Terms of participation

Organizer

Energy Club is a community of energy professionals that brings together experts, analysts and company executives to exchange knowledge, experience and ideas. We are committed to developing the energy sector and supporting its participants in an environment of constant change. Energy Club regularly holds conferences, forums and seminars dedicated to current energy issues.

With the support of

The project "Promoting Energy Efficiency and Implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive in Ukraine", implemented by GIZ on behalf of the governments of Germany and Switzerland.

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Forum Objectives

Present the results of the implementation of the program "EnergoStart: Training for the Future"
To ensure the exchange of experience between participants, program instructors, representatives of energy companies and authorities, to determine further prospects for the development of the program and its scaling

About the "EnergoStart" Program

The “EnergoStart: Education for the Future” program is a comprehensive educational course aimed at training specialists in energy and energy efficiency. It covers key theoretical and practical aspects of modern energy, including renewable energy sources, resource management, and energy-efficient technologies. The program provides participants with up-to-date knowledge, practical skills, and competencies that meet modern industry requirements, facilitating the integration of a new generation of energy professionals into the European market.

Main Forum Topics

  • “EnergoStart” Program Achievements
  • Energy Efficiency Development Prospects in Ukraine
  • Career Opportunities in Energy
  • Restoration of Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Target audience

Graduates and participants of the program "EnergoStart: Education for the Future"
Teachers and experts involved in the implementation of the program "EnergoStart: Education for the Future"
Representatives of energy companies and businesses
Representatives of state authorities and local governments
Representatives of educational institutions, scientists and experts in the field of energy and energy efficiency
Representatives of international technical assistance projects and programs
Media representatives

Forum format

  • Online streaming: for participants unable to attend in person
  • Offline meeting: with opportunities for live communication and networking
  • Panel discussions and presentations: featuring leading experts and industry representatives

Forum Tasks

  • Present the results of the implementation of the program “EnergoStart: Education for the Future”.
  • Discuss the contribution of the program “EnergoStart: Education for the Future” to the training of specialists for the restoration of the energy sector of Ukraine.
  • Provide a platform for dialogue between participants of the program “EnergoStart: Education for the Future”, representatives of energy companies, authorities and experts.
  • Identify the needs of the labor market in the energy sector and the role of educational programs in meeting them.
  • Discuss the possibilities of expanding partnerships between business and educational institutions.

Expected results

  • Strengthening the community of specialists and experts in the field of energy.
  • Identifying the needs for additional training programs in the field of energy and energy efficiency.
  • Strengthening institutional partnerships in the field of education for energy and energy efficiency.
  • Public recognition of the achievements of the program and its participants “EnergoStart: Education for the Future”.

Moderator

Andriy Kulykov - journalist, TV and radio host, media expert

Event program

09:20 – 10:00
09:20 – 10:00
Registration of participants. Welcome coffee.
10:00 – 10:30
10:00 – 10:30
Opening of the Forum "EnergoStart: Investments in the Future of Ukraine's Energy Sector" and welcoming speeches.

Welcoming remarks from representatives of government agencies and energy companies.

Speakers:
Mykola Kolisnyk - Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine
Gregor Broemling - project Director bei Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (online)
Viktor Bilko - Deputy Chairman of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving
Valerii Bezus - vice President of Energy Club, Head of the State Agency for Energy Efficiency (2021-2023)
Maksym Nemchynov - vice President of Energy Club, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine (2020-2021)
10:30 – 12:00
10:30 – 12:00
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Panel discussion "Training personnel for the energy industry: challenges and solutions."

Topics for discussion:

  • Restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
  • Prospects for the development of energy efficiency in Ukraine.
  • Labor market needs and career opportunities in the field of energy and energy efficiency.
  • The role of educational programs in meeting the needs of the labor market.
  • Compliance of educational programs with modern labor market requirements.
  • Development of practical skills and competencies of students.
  • Attracting young people to employment in the energy and energy efficiency sector.
Speakers:
Mykola Kolisnyk - Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine
Iryna Shumik - Director General of the Directorate of Vocational Education at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Viktor Bilko - Deputy Chairman of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving
Valerii Bezus - vice President of Energy Club, Head of the State Agency for Energy Efficiency (2021-2023)
Igor Lepyoshkin - Advisor to the project "Promoting energy efficiency and implementing the EU Energy Efficiency Directive in Ukraine"
Oleksandr Aziukovskyi - Ukrainian scientist, rector of the National Technical University "Dnipro Polytechnic", associate professor
Yuriy Bondarenko - General Director of LLC "STC Enpaselektro", Chairman of the Board of the Scientific and Technical Association of Power Engineers and Electricians of Ukraine (STAPEE), Chairman of the Technical Committee of the CIGRE Ukraine National Committee, First Vice-President of the All-Ukrainian Public Organization "Association "Ukrhydroenergo", Honored Power Engineer of Ukraine
Nadiya Denysenko - Human Resources Director, VectorVS
Volodymyr Onyshchenko - Chairman of Academic Board, First Vice-Rector of National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic”
12:00 – 12:30
12:00 – 12:30
Coffee break. Networking
12:30 – 13:45
12:30 – 13:45
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Panel discussion "Strengthening cooperation between education, business and the state."

Participants:

  • representatives of energy companies, scientific institutions, experts.

Topics for discussion:

  • Developing practical recommendations for the development of energy and energy efficiency education.
  • Positive positioning of the energy and energy efficiency sector among young people and professionals.
  • Formation of practical recommendations for the development of energy and energy efficiency education.
  • The future of the program “EnergoStart: Training for the Future” program and prospects for the development of energy and energy efficiency education in Ukraine.
  • Proposals for improving the program “EnergoStart: Training for the Future program.
Speakers:
Maksym Nemchynov - vice President of Energy Club, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine (2020-2021)
Serhiy Kucher - international expert CIGRE-Ukraine
Dmytro Olefir - expert in energy systems management and electricity market functioning
Yuriy Nalyvaiko - Power Engineer Lead at SoftServe, Lviv
Stanislav Ignatiev, - chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Renewable Energy Association, founder of the Kharkiv Energy Cluster
Dmytro Drozd - Coordinator of the Energy Efficiency Center in Ladyzhyn community
Ivan Grygoruk - vice president of Energy Club
13:45 – 14:00
13:45 – 14:00
Certificate presentation ceremony.

Presentation of certificates to graduates of the “EnergoStart: Education for the Future” program.

14:00 – 15:00
14:00 – 15:00
Lunch. Networking.

Terms of participation

Register

Free for 3 representatives of Energy Club member companies (prior registration required)

Register

Free for media representatives (confirmation of accreditation required)

Rules

Participation in the event is confirmed only after full payment of the registration fee.

Registration cannot be transferred to another person without prior agreement with the organizers.

The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event program, including changes to the time, venue and speakers.

Participants agree to photo and video shooting during the event and the use of these materials for advertising and marketing purposes by the organizers.

Participants personal data is collected and processed in accordance with the privacy policy. Data will not be transferred to third parties without the participant's consent.

Participants are required to follow the order and follow the instructions of the organizers during the event.

Failure to comply with the rules may result in the participant being removed from the event without a refund.

The organizers are not responsible for the cancellation or postponement of the event in the event of force majeure (for example, natural disasters, epidemics, political instability, etc.).

For any questions regarding registration, participation and refunds, participants can contact the following contacts: info@iclub.energy.

Participants must behave respectfully towards other participants and speakers.

Any form of discrimination, harassment and aggressive behavior is prohibited.

Any additional services offered during the event (e.g. catering, transport, accommodation) are paid separately and are subject to separate refund and cancellation policies.

By registering for the event, participants confirm their agreement to all of the above terms and conditions.

A full refund is possible in case of cancellation no later than 24 hours before the event. If cancellation occurs less than 24 hours before the event, the funds will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.

Team

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Andrii Kostrytsia

President of the Energy Club

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Inha Varlamova

office administrator

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Liubov Asauliuk

accountant

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