FOREN 2026

SECURE, SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

14-17
JUNE
2026

 

 

International Conference Center, Neptun

The WEC Central & Eastern Europe Energy Forum, organized every two years, is the most important regional event and exhibition hosted by the Romanian National Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC/RNC). It serves as a reference for energy specialists in Central and Eastern Europe. The Forum is organized under the auspices of the Romanian Government, with the coordination by the World Energy Council and the kind support of the WEC Member Committees (WEC MCs) in Central and Eastern Europe.

KEY TOPICS FOR TECHNICAL PAPER SESSIONS

OPENING CEREMONY

The event will bring together representatives of the Romanian Parliament, Government, energy and environmental authorities, managers and decision makers of the most important companies and organizations, universities and academies, known and appreciated energy specialists in the country and abroad (World Energy Council, WEC Member Committees in Central and Eastern Europe, European Parliament, European Commission, etc.).

Ion LUNGU

World Energy Council, Romania

Chairman

Marius-Viorel POȘA

Ministry of Energy

Secretary of State

Adnan AMIN

World Energy Council

Chair

Carolina NOVAC

Ministry of Energy, Republic of Moldova

Secretary of State

Ioan DUMITRACHE

Romanian Academy

Secretary General

Sandor BENDE

Committee on Industries and Services,
Chamber of Deputies

Chairperson

George NICULESCU

Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE)

President

Tudor CONSTANTINESCU

The Directorate-General for Energy – European Commission

Principal Advisor to the
Director General

Lazar COMANESCU

Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, Permanent International Secretariat (BSEC PERMIS)

Ambassador, Secretary General

Ondrej SAFAR

EVRYO (CEZ Romania)

CEO

Alexandru CHIRITA

ELECTRICA S.A.

CEO

Mihai PESTE

Rețele Electrice Romania

General Manager

Volker RAFFEL

E. ON Romania

General Director

Virgiliu IVAN

C.N.T.E.E. TRANSELECTRICA

Director of NDC

Ion STERIAN

S.N.T.G.N TRANSGAZ S.A.

CEO

Emil MACOVEI

S.N. NUCLEARELECTRICA S.A.

Chief Nuclear Officer

Robert Stelian CHIRCA

S.N.G.N. ROMGAZ

Director of the Exploration-Production Division

Maria BOLDOR

Horváth Romania

Managing Director

SCHEDULE

Check out the official Timetable or our forum. Please note that hours and details are subject to change.

For a more detailed overview of the main events, click on the links below

For a more detailed overview of the main events, click on the links below

For a more detailed overview of the main events, click on the links below

Download full schedule

REGISTRATION

Please fill in the appropriate registration form (foreign participant / Romanian participant) and send it to one of the e-mail addresses foren@cnr-cme.ro / secretariat@cnr-cme.ro

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOREN 2026
EXPO FOREN 2026 will be held during the Forum, showcasing how to put in practice the theme: “ SECURE, SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE”. EXPO FOREN 2026 will present specific initiatives in energy for sustainable development, the latest global developments and technology trends from around the world.
The Exhibition package has been designed to provide the highest level of exposure for organizations wishing to promote their businesses to delegates from over the world. More than 20 Romanian and foreign companies will present new products and technologies, EXPO FOREN 2024 being the meeting point of the professionals in the energy field.
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Power Plants and Equipment, Alternative Sources of Energy, Co-generation, Boilers, Pipes, Valves and Pumps, Oil, Gas and Coal, Industrial Power – Electrical and Auxiliary Equipment, Engineering and Constructions, Nuclear Power Generation, Energy Saving Technology and Equipment, Software and IT Solutions, Renewable Energy, Government Agencies, Finance and Consulting.
VISITORS’ PROFILE
Top professionals and key officials of the energy elite: Power Stations & Distribution Grids; Independent Power Producers; Investors and Employees; General Contractors, Engineering and Consulting Companies; Research and Design Institutes; Manufactures and Suppliers of Equipment; Major Industrial Enterprises; Local Administration.
If you wish to reserve a stand at the FOREN exhibition, please download the booking form and send it to one of the e-mail addresses.
CALL FOR PAPERS

Paper and Poster files for the Technical Paper Sessions and Poster Session of WEC Central & Eastern Europe Energy Forum FOREN 2026 will be sent to: papersforen@cnr-cme.ro
If you encounter problems or need more information, please contact us at: secretariat@cnr-cme.ro

VENUE &
ACCOMMODATION

FORUM SERVICES

For services within FOREN, such as round tables, technical film projections, advertising, company presentations, flyers and more please download registration form FOREN 2026 services below

CONFIRMED PARTNERS

PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

SILVER PARTNERS

BRONZE PARTNERS

 PARTNERS

ACADEMIES & UNIVERSITIES

MEDIA PARTNERS

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