Digital Ambassadors

Simas Abraskevicius is a Co-Founder and Head of Carbon Analytics at Sustainalyse, an ESG data management and GHG calculations platform. He has over a decade of expertise in carbon footprint analysis and life cycle assessment, including decarbonisation target setting for publicly listed EU companies.

— To achieve successful decarbonisation programs, organisations must gather accurate and relevant data from their own operations and supply chain.

Climate activist and social impact and sustainability strategist. I've led youth climate initiatives, represented young people at the UN climate negotiations (COP 26-28) and co-founded Change For Planet, an association that guides and empowers new generations in the fight against climate change.

— I believe in the power of young people to change the world. The creativity, passion and vision of the new generations will drive a more sustainable and humane society.

At the helm of Next Energy Consumer, Marine Cornelis catalyzes the energy and climate discourse with a blend of advocacy, insight, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Her work is not just about policy—it is about people. She champion the unheard, bringing the margins to the centre of the energy transition narrative.

— "It takes power and strength to be empathetic". Jacinda Ardern

Alexandra Garatzogianni is the purpose-driven Executive and Coordinator of H2020 IA Consortia in diverse domains, committed to driving positive societal impact. She is a strong believer in the transformative capabilities and dynamic potential of innovation ecosystems and particularly motivated to tackle challenges and wicked problems.

— Uniting our richly diverse capabilities and skills, we are uniquely positioned to positively and sustainably transform our living spaces and experiences for the next generations.

Hillig runs THEnergy, a consultancy focusing on energy innovations such as microgrids, storage, e-mobility, and hydrogen. Hillig advises investors on cleantech opportunities in dynamic markets and has led due diligences, helped pimp up start-ups, and assisted international companies to enter Europe.

— Accelerating the energy transition is about making first-movers adopt new sustainable energy solutions - and helping them to spread the word.

Dusan Jakovljevic is a co-founder and Policy and Communication Director at EEIP, a policy and business platform for industrial energy transition. He is the founder of #EuroBubble Twitter live monitoring free tool at vattel.com.

— By sharing ideas and actions, we can power a future fueled by clean, renewable energy sources. Each social media post, each engagement brings us closer to a sustainable world.

Director of the Buildings for the Future, the association that actively shapes public policies with the aim of promoting a high quality level of construction and renovation of buildings. Specializes on public policies and advocacy activities and has expertise in the field of energy efficiency.

— Energy efficiency is not just about saving resources today—it's about securing a sustainable future for generations. Every step toward efficiency is a step toward lasting change.

Thomas is a long term (renewable) energy aficionado. He is convinced that the energy transition requires the systematic integration of the heating and electricity sectors; he is currently testing this approach in his own house, where a heat pump, a PV power plant and an electric vehicle peacefully cooperate. Recently, a flexible Tarif was added for support. In his professional life, Thomas represents the Swedish scale-up Qvantum Industries as VP government relations and public affairs.

— The energy transition is no longer a technology challenge. It requires social and policy innovation to be successfully completed over the next 20 years.

Dirk Vansintjan is pioneer of renewable energy in Belgium. Co-founder of Ecopower (1991), one of the largest renewable energy cooperatives in Europe, producing 100 GWh of green electricity/year, supplying 1,7% of Flemish households. President of REScoop.eu, European federation of citizen energy cooperatives.

— Ownership of renewable energy production enabled cooperative suppliers to shield their members from skyrocketing electricity market prices tied to high gas prices in 2021-22.