Konferenzen
Networking
Sustainable Future: Pathways to Net-Zero – Innovations for Decarbonization
Veranstaltungs-Sprache(n)
The working language is English and Bulgarian.
Beginn
21.11.2024 · 09:30
Ende
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Anmeldung

Participation is free after registration HERE.

The German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Bulgarien) together with UN Global Compact Network Bulgaria and with the support of Aurubis Bulgaria is organizing a conference on "Sustainable Future: Pathways to Net-Zero – Innovations for Decarbonization", a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the most cutting-edge innovations and strategies driving the global transition to a carbon-neutral world. Partners of the event are Fraport Twinstar Airport Management and Bayer Bulgaria.

Industry leaders, institutions and sustainability experts will gather to discuss breakthrough technologies, actionable decarbonization solutions, and the role of finance in supporting a greener economy.

Whether you're focused on renewable energy, sustainable mobility or industrial transformation, this conference will equip you with the knowledge and tools to drive impactful change. The future of sustainability starts here!

The event will take place on 21.11.2024 at Grand Hotel Sofia (Sofia 1000, Str. Gurko 1).

Program

9:30 – 10:00 h

Registration

10:00 – 10:30 h

Opening and moderation by Donika Rizova

10:00 – 10:04 h

Greetings from Ramon Harps, vice-president of AHK Bulgarien

10:04 – 10:10 h

Greetings from Jürgen Klempan, Deputy Head of the Economic Department, German Embassy

10:10 – 10:20 h

Vision for Net-Zero - Christian Hein, Head of Decarbonization, Aurubis AG Group

10:20 – 10:30 h

Key note speaker - Marcel Engel, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Germany

10:30 – 11:30 h

Conference panel 1 (experts)

 

Disrupting the Status Quo – Innovations for Decarbonization:

 - Energy of the transition – prof. Georgy Nikolov, BNGА, UMG

 - Circular Economy:  organizational management and consumer behavior – prof. Elka Vasileva, UNWE

 - Green Tech – Todor Madzharov, Bulgarian Hydrogen Institute

 - Sustainable Transport – prof. Hristina Nikolova, UNWE

 - Energy Storage – Nikola Gazdov, APSTE

 

11:30 – 11:50 h

Q&A session

11:50 – 12:00 h

Coffee break

12:00 – 13:00 h

Conference panel 2 (business)

 

The business case of sustainable decarbonization:

  • Energy Revolution Neven Boyanov, SONNIS Energy Bulgaria
  • Industrial Giants Go Green Ivaylo Georgiev, AURUBIS Bulgaria
  • Decarbonizing Heavy IndustryKonstantin Bojinov, HEIDELBERG Materials Devnya
  • The Carbon-Neutral City: Urban Sustainability and Transportation -Veselina Kotavova, FRAPORT Twinstar Airport Management
  • Agricultural Innovations for Carbon Reduction -  Zhecho Murzov, BAYER Bulgaria

 

13:00 – 13:30 h

Q&A session

13:30 – 14:30 h

Networking Cocktail

 

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