14–15 October 2026
Novi Sad, Serbia
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Programme 2026

Programme

14–15 October 2026 · Novi Sad, Serbia

Two days of high-level discussions, project presentations, partner sessions and business matchmaking.

Day 1 — 14 October 2026

Energy Security, Infrastructure & Grid Modernization

09:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:00
Official Opening
10:30
Press Conference & VIP Tour of Expo
Room 1
Main Programme
10:50
Panel Discussion: The Grid Ahead — Strategic Priorities for Western Balkan Power Systems
12:00
Featured Project Presentation: Tri-Generation at EXPO 2027
12:20
Expo & Networking — Exhibition visits • Informal meetings • Networking
13:00
Networking Lunch
14:00
Featured Presentation: EL PROMET d.o.o., Banja Luka
14:15
Industry & Technology Session: Grid Modernization in Practice
15:15
Facilitated B2B Meetings
Room 2
EUKI Project Final Conference
10:50
Panel Discussion: Energy Communities as Drivers of the Energy Transition
12:00
Networking Lunch
13:00
Partner Country Presentations: Italy • Hungary • Romania • Serbia
Throughout the Day
Energy Technology Expo • Networking Lounge • B2B Matchmaking

Day 2 — 15 October 2026

Financing the Energy Transition

09:30
Morning Coffee & Networking
Room 1
Main Programme
10:00
Welcome & Introductory Remarks
10:10
Strategic Remarks: Serbia's Integration into the European Energy Market
10:20
Strategic Remarks: U.S.–Serbia Strategic Dialogue
10:30
Panel Discussion: Financing Strategic Energy Infrastructure
11:50
Startup Corner: Coffee Break & Startup Pitches
12:30
Networking Lunch
13:30
Facilitated B2B Meetings
15:00
End of Formal Programme — Networking continues
Room 2
EUKI Project Final Conference
13:30
Working Session: Final Coordination Session of Project Partners
Throughout the Day
Energy Technology Expo • Networking Lounge • B2B Matchmaking
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Panel Discussion
10:50 – 12:00 · Room 1

The Grid Ahead — Strategic Priorities for Western Balkan Power Systems

Moderator

Marko Gostović
Co-Founder and General Manager, PowerGrid Engineering

Panelists

Rade Mrdak
Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia
Saša Popović
Acting General Director, ODS Elektrokrajina
Nebojša Vučinić
Director of the Development Division, Elektromreža Srbije
Božo Đukanović
Head of Network Development and Planning Department, CGES
Miloš Kostić
Founder and CEO, MT-KOMEX
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Featured Project Presentation
12:00 – 12:20 · Room 1

Tri-Generation at EXPO 2027

Presented by Južna Bačka — Institutional Partner

Project presentation focused on the integrated energy solution, technology approach and implementation of the Tri-Generation project at EXPO 2027.

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Featured Presentation
14:00 – 14:15 · Room 1

EL PROMET d.o.o., Banja Luka

Presentation title to be confirmed.

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Industry & Technology Session
14:15 – 15:15 · Room 1

Grid Modernization in Practice

Automation, Reliability and Integration of New Generation Capacity

Practical industry session focused on grid modernization, automation, system reliability and the integration of new generation capacity.

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Facilitated B2B Meetings
15:15 – 16:50 · Room 1

Pre-arranged meetings connecting: Utilities • Institutions • Investors • Technology Providers • Project Developers

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Panel Discussion
10:50 – 12:00 · Room 2

Energy Communities as Drivers of the Energy Transition

Key Topics

  • Development of energy communities in Serbia
  • Regulatory and institutional framework
  • Good practices and successful examples
  • Challenges and opportunities for further development
  • Role of citizens and local communities in the energy transition
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Partner Country Presentations
13:00 – 14:00 · Room 2

Italy • Hungary • Romania • Serbia

Experiences • Good Practices • Project Results • Lessons Learned

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Strategic Remarks
10:10 – 10:20 · Room 1

Serbia's Integration into the European Energy Market

Priorities and Next Steps

Speaker to be confirmed.

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Strategic Remarks
10:20 – 10:30 · Room 1

U.S.–Serbia Strategic Dialogue

Energy Security, Infrastructure and Investment

Speaker to be confirmed.

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Panel Discussion
10:30 – 11:50 · Room 1

Financing Strategic Energy Infrastructure

From Policy Priorities to Bankable Projects

Moderator

Bonnie Norman
President, E3 International

Panelists

Jovana Joksimović
Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and European Integration, Ministry of Mining and Energy, Serbia
Ognjen Popović
Assistant Minister, Ministry of Finance, Serbia
Mauro Di Veroli
Delegation of the European Union to Serbia
Matthew Andris
Economic Section Chief, U.S. Embassy Belgrade
Damien Sorrell
Head of the EIB Regional Hub for the Western Balkans, EIB Global
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Startup Corner
11:50 – 12:30 · Room 1

Coffee Break & Startup Pitches

Selected startups presenting their companies, products and solutions in short pitches.

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Facilitated B2B Meetings
13:30 – 15:00 · Room 1

Pre-arranged meetings connecting: Companies • Project Developers • Utilities • Institutions • Investors • Financial Institutions • Technology Partners

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Working Session
13:30 – 15:00 · Room 2

Final Coordination Session of Project Partners

Project experiences • Lessons learned • Strategic Action Plan • Final activities • Next steps for continued cooperation

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