Pozvánka - Transformace energetických systémů v evropském a globálním kontextu: pohledy z Německa a Česka, velvyslanectví SRN 19.11.2026, 18:30

The Humboldt Club Czech Republic together with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany cordially invite you to a lecture and panel discussion on

Transformation of Energy Systems in European and Global Context: Perspectives from Germany and Czechia

The event will take place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 from 6:30 p.m. at the German Embassy Prague (Vlašská 19, Prague 1). Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Participation is only possible after prior registration via guestoo: https://app.guestoo.de/public/event/3e6e9b6d-b6aa-4429-aafb-db4f004c54f9

The deadline for registration is 12 November 2026.

PROGRAM

The energy sector contributes to around three-quarters of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Therefore, transforming energy systems is key to reducing GHG emissions and mitigating climate change. As part of the Czech-German Climate Dialogue, this event addresses, with a keynote lecture and panel discussion, strategies for decarbonizing the energy sector in Germany and the Czech Republic with a broader European and global context.

6:30 p.m.

Welcome by H.E. Dr. Peter Reuss, Ambassador of the Federal Republic Germany to the Czech Republic

6:35–7:00 p.m.

Keynote Lecture by Dr. Stefan Thomas: The Current State and Strategies of Energiewende in Germany

Dr. Stefan Thomas is a physicist and political scientist. Since 2003, he has been Director of the Research Division „Energy, Transport and Climate Policy” at the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy. Main fields of his scientific work are analysis, development and testing of policy instruments to promote energy efficiency, from the local to the global level; ex-post impact and process evaluation of energy efficiency policies and measures; and new energy efficiency business concepts for energy supply companies.

7:00–7:45 p.m.

Panel discussion with Dr. Michaela Valentová (Researcher at Czech Technical University in Prague) and Petr Jonáš (Head of Energy Market Modeling at ČEZ).

7:45–8:00 p.m.

Q&A

8:00–9:00 p.m.

Networking and Refreshments