Digital Ambassadors

Jiri is a consultant for several Czech companies developing PV and Agri-PV project pipelines in Czechia. He handles aspects of permitting and zoning, as well as grid connection. He is a PhD student at FEE CTU. Since January 2022, he has led the agrivoltaics section in the Czech Solar Association.

— Accelerating the energy transition means enabling agrovoltaics and helping Central Europe decarbonize fast and grow stronger as first movers inspire others.

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 is director of the boutique consultancy THEnergy. He specialises in hydrogen, energy storage, microgrids, and e-mobility. Hillig supports industrial clients with tailored sustainability strategies, conducts due diligences, and helps cleantech companies successfully enter new markets.

— The technology to transform our energy system already exists. Now it’s time to pull every market trigger and turn solutions into scale, speed, and impact.

Dusan Jakovljevic is a policy communications specialist with deep expertise in the energy transition, industrial efficiency and sustainable materials. Founder of EEIP and creator of #EuroBubble, Twitter4SE, he supports global stakeholders with clear, impactful policy and technical content.

— Energy efficiency is Europe’s hidden engine. It cuts costs, boosts productivity, and gives our industries the competitive edge needed to thrive in a changing world.

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.

— Electrify everything all at once - that’s the technical part of the energy transition. Empower everyone - that’s the true challenge. Let's work on both!

Stella Tsani is an Associate Professor at NKUA, specialising in sustainable development and clean energy. She is a GEO-7 lead author, IPCC contributor, EUSEW2025 “Women in Energy” Award Winner, and active in science-policy dialogue across the EU, UN, and Mediterranean initiatives.

— A sustainable energy future is not a distant goal but a choice we make today through science, justice and collective courage.