Be Renewable is the first international forum and exhibition that will bring together institutional and technical achievements in the renewable energy sector in Europe. The first edition of "Energy Evolution: European Models, Local Impact" focuses on different renewable energy sources and will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the renewable energy sector - innovative technologies, business models and financing solutions, as well as the best practices in the development, implementation, and regulation of renewable energy projects.

Be Renewable is essential for the development of the renewable energy sector and the promotion of a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to energy production.

DAY 1 | 2.10.2023
FORUM AND EXHIBITION

9:00 – 9:30 REGISTRATION

9:30 – 9:40 OPENING
Expression of gratitude by the organizers:
- Maxim Behar, CEO of M3 Communications Group, Inc.
- Dr. Eng. Veselin Todorov, Chairman of the Solar Academy Association

9:40 – 10:00 OFFICIAL SPEECHES
Moderator: Maxim Behar, CEO of M3 Communications Group, Inc.

Official speeches by: 
- Nikolay Pavlov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry in Bulgaria
- Tsvetelina Penkova, MEP
- Tsvetan Simeonov, Chairman of the Board of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Daniel Dang, Director Business Development, SolarPower Europe

10:00 – 11:30 PANEL 1
Topic: European green energy policies
Moderator: Slavtcho Neykov, Chairman of the Institute of Energy Management

Speakers:
- Temenuzhka Petkova, Former Minister of Energy 
- Tsvetelina Penkova, MEP
- Georgi Stefanov, Climate and Energy Expert
- Maria Mincheva, Deputy Chairperson of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA)
- Blagoy Golubarev, Member of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC)
- Angelin Tsachev, Executive Director, Electricity System Operator (ESO)

11:30 – 12:30 LUNCH

12:30 – 14:00 PANEL 2
Topic: European models and good practices for sustainable transition
Moderator: Slavtcho Neykov, Chairman of the Institute of Energy Management

Speakers:
- Borga Karagulle, Deputy General Manager, Board Member, Vice Chairman of Smart Solar
- Meglena Plugchieva, Former Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister
- Daniel Dang, Business Development Director, Solar Power Europe
- Chavdar Marinov, Executive Director, Carbon Safe
- Kroum Vassilev, Shareholder and Managing Partner, Profine Energy Bulgaria
- Kristina Lazarova, representative of Brown to Green

14:00 – 15:00 PANEL 3
Topic: Standards and the role of human capital in energy transformation
Moderator: Slavtcho Neykov, Chairman of the Institute of Energy Management

Speakers:
- Dr. Eng. Veselin Todorov, Chairman of the Solar Academy Association
- Sergey Stoyanov, Chairman of the Chamber of Installers in Bulgaria
- Hristo Todorov Ibrishimov, Head of the Department of Electricity Supply and Electrical Equipment, Gabrovo Technical University
- Valentina Uzunova, President of the Chamber of Energy Auditors
- Vasil Karastoyanov, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia
- Blagoy Burdin, Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems - BAS

15:00 – 15:30 COFFE BREAK

15:30 – 16:30 PANEL 4
Topic: Financing and investment in the renewable energy sector: challenges, opportunities and investment models
Moderator: 

Speakers:
- Bilyana Toncheva, Procurator of Eco Globe Ltd.
- Iliya Karanikolov, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB)
- Teodor Radonov, Head of the European Investment Bank Office in Bulgaria
- Svetoslav Mladenov, CEO of Smart Solar Technology

16:30 CLOSING

DAY 2 | 3.10.2023
FORUM AND EXHIBITION

9:00 – 9:30 REGISTRATION

9:30 – 9:40 OPENING
Expression of gratitude by the organizers:
- Maxim Behar, CEO of M3 Communications Group, Inc.
- Dr. Eng. Veselin Todorov, Chairman of the Solar Academy Association

9:40 – 11:00 PANEL 5
Topic: Energy and climate diplomacy
Moderator: Slavtcho Neykov, Chairman of the Institute of Energy Management 

Speakers:
- Peter Popchev, diplomat and founder of NET ZERO Foundation
- Dr. Maria Trifonova, Representative of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD)
- Tanya Mihaylova, Director of the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Dimitrios Michas, Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of the Commercial and Economic Section of the Embassy of Greece in Bulgaria

11:00 – 12:00 PRESENTATIONS
Moderator: Maxim Behar, CEO of M3 Communications Group, Inc.

- BAUER SOLAR
- AZZURRO
- CARBONSAFE

12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH

13:00 – 14:00 PANEL 6
Topic: ENERGY MARKETS AND COMPETITIVENESS
Moderator: Antoan Nikolov, journalist at BTA and host of the programme "Energy"

Speakers:
- Konstantin Konstantinov, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Independent Energy Exchange (IBEX)
- Valentin Nikolov, Executive Director, Kozloduy NPP
- Yulia Georgieva, Natural Gas Purchase Contracts Manager, Overgas Inc.

14:00 – 14:30 COFFE BREAK

14:30 – 15:30 PANEL 7
Topic: Electromobility and sustainable transport: continuing the journey towards zero emissions
Moderator: Ina Georgieva, Editor-in-Chief at Your BUSINESS Magazine

Speakers:
- Martin Zaimov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Electric Vehicle Association (BAEVA)
- Prof. Dr. Simeon Ananiev, Chairman of the Board, Green Transport Cluster (GTC)
- Iliya Levkov, Chairman of the Board of ICEM
- Alexander Milanov, General Manager, BMW Group Bulgaria
- Boryana Koleva, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Chief Expert, National Transport Policy Directorate

15:30 – 16:30 PANEL 8
Topic: Green hydrogen: innovation, potential and role in the energy transition
Moderator: Vasimir Radulov, co-founder of Balkan Hydrogen Cluster

Speakers:
- Matthias Zeier, Director of GKN Hydrogen
- Peter Hristov, Managing Director of i-Hydrogen Ltd.
- Eng. Alexi Kessiakov, Mayor of Chelopech Municipality
- Haralan Alexandrov, anthropologist
- Representative of National Energy Operator EAD

16:30 CLOSING