The Energy Summit 2026, organized by Newsweek Romania, highlights one of the most pressing issues of our time: the relationship between the energy transition, economic competitiveness, and security of supply.
The event will take place on May 19, 2026, at the Pullman Bucharest Hotel, in a hybrid format, with a live stream on newsweek.ro, Facebook, and YouTube, and will bring together representatives from energy companies, government officials, experts, and business leaders for a series of discussions focused on the future of Romania’s energy sector.
Abusiness leaders for a series of discussions focused on the future of Romania’s energy sector. gainst a European backdrop marked by volatility, geopolitical tensions, and accelerating investment in infrastructure and new technologies, the summit aims to examine how Romania can maintain a balance between the transition to cleaner energy sources, energy security, and economic competitiveness.
The event program is structured around three main themes: investment and technology, energy infrastructure and system stability, and the impact of energy costs on the Romanian economy.
The discussions at this year’s Newsweek Energy Summit will address the role of renewable energy, natural gas and nuclear power in shaping the future energy mix, the investments needed to modernize infrastructure, digitalize energy networks, expand storage capacity, strengthen energy security and reduce vulnerability to external shocks, as well as the effects that energy market volatility, supply risks and geopolitical tensions have on economic competitiveness, business costs, investment decisions, long-term predictability and the overall business environment.
Topics for discussion:
• What concrete changes will European policies bring to Romania’s energy market?
• What role will renewable energy, natural gas, and other sources play in the future national energy mix?
• How prepared is Romania’s energy system for external shocks and supply chain disruptions?
• What investments are needed to modernize infrastructure and expand transmission and distribution networks?
• How can a balance be maintained between the transition to cleaner sources and security of supply?
Speakers: George Niculescu, Dumitru Chisalita, Teodora Cimpoi
Topics for discussion:
• How do energy price trends affect the competitiveness of the Romanian economy?
• How do geopolitical tensions and global market volatility affect energy prices in Europe and Romania?
• What factors currently determine energy costs for industry and consumers?
• How can investments in energy production help stabilize the market?
• What can Romania do to reduce its vulnerability to external shocks in the energy market?
Speakers: Daniel Apostol, Silvia Vlăsceanu, Teodora Cimpoi