Dialogues on Geopolitics and Energy Transition

• 📅 Date: Friday, 13 December
• ⏰ Time: 09:15 – 12:30 (with a complimentary lunch at 12:30)
• 📍 Location: Utrecht University Hall, Belle van Zuylenzaal

✨ This year, Spain Today focuses on Open Strategic Autonomy (OSA) and its implications for Europe. Together with experts, we’ll explore Spain’s geopolitical challenges, energy transition strategies, and its leadership in innovation.

Highlights:

• Introductory Notes: By Dr. Rebeca Fernández Rodríguez 🟥, Dr. Stefanie F. M. Massink 🟥. and Erlijne Wissels.
• Speakers: Rubén GARCIA SERVERT (Lt. General, Retired), Abigail Tascón García (Siemens ), and Valle López Triana (Repsol).

Panel & Debate (11:30): Moderated by Hugo Abrial, founder of student Think-Tank GA-History at Present and Santiago Guerra Fernández- Associated Research Fellow. We’ll address critical questions like:

• How can Spain navigate energy dependency in an unstable world?
• How can we blend national energy strategies with the Draghi report?
• How can the defense sector contribute to safeguarding critical energy infrastructure from external influence or threats, in context of the recommendations of the Draghi report?

A perfect blend of international relations, innovation, and sustainability—don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions!

🍽️ Lunch is included at 12.30!

Reserve your spot now by contacting Rebeca Fernández Rodríguez Fernández Rodríguez: r.fernandezrodriguez@uu.nl