October 24 and 25, 2022
IV INVESTMENT FORUM
EUROPEAN IN URUGUAY
Uruguay has begun its second energy transition since 2021 and Europe follows suit.
consolidating itself as a strategic partner.
Energy is a fundamental element for the development of our societies and a key aspect in the transition toward a climate-neutral world.
The current global energy situation presents significant challenges and opportunities. The European Union and Uruguay aspire to work together to transform the future through renewable energy.
In this context, the 4th European Investment Forum in Uruguay was held on October 24 and 25 in Montevideo.
This event was organized by the EU Delegation in Uruguay, the INSPYRAME EU project, implemented by the Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay and the Eurochamber Uruguay, and the EU Public Diplomacy Project in South America, in collaboration with Uruguay XXI and Eurochambres.
The event included a conference on October 24 and a virtual business roundtable on October 25 to facilitate contacts between Uruguayan and European companies in the renewable energy sector.
Day 1 - October 24, 2022
8:30 - 9:00 Registration and networking breakfast
9:00 - 9:45 Opening
• Mario Amelotti – President of the European Parliament of Uruguay • Julio César Lestido – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay • Inés Bonicelli – Executive Deputy Director, Uruguay XXI • Paolo Berizzi – European Union Ambassador to Uruguay • Kadri Simson – European Commissioner for Energy (video message) • Adrián Peña – Minister of the Environment of Uruguay
9:45 - 10:45 Panel 1. Energy transition state policies
• Walter Verri – Undersecretary of Industry, Energy and Mining of Uruguay • Cristina Lobillo Borrero – Director of the Energy Platform Task Force, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission • Kristin Lang – Head of Division Latin America and the Caribbean, European Investment Bank • Moderated by: Damian Kamiński – Head of Economy and Trade, Delegation of the European Union in Uruguay
10:45 - 11:45 Panel 2. European investment in renewable energy in Uruguay: future prospects
• Aram Sander – Director of International Business, ENERTRAG • Lucas Rodríguez – General Manager, AIR LIQUIDE URUGUAY • Carolina Moreira – Sustainability and Communications Manager, MONTES DEL PLATA • Javier González – Director, MONTELECNOR • Moderated by: Marcelo Mula – President of the Uruguayan Association of Renewable Energies
11:45 - 12:15 Keynote address
• Josep Borrell – High Representative, Vice-President of the European Commission • Francisco Bustillo – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay
12:15 - 12:30 Closing
Day 2 - October 25, 2022
Virtual business roundtable between Uruguayan and European companies
Topic: Renewable energy
9:00 - 9:30 Opening
Damian Kamiński – Head of Economy and Trade, Delegation of the European Union in Uruguay Nicoletta Favaretto – Senior Project Officer, Eurochambres Mariana Ferreira – Competitive Intelligence Manager, Uruguay XXI
9:30 - 13:00 B2B Virtual
Launch of the IV EU/UY Investment Forum
The IV European Investment Forum was launched in Uruguay on Thursday, September 15.
The launch was attended by Walter Verri - Undersecretary of Industry, Energy and Mining; Paolo Berizzi - Ambassador of the European Union in Uruguay; Inés Bonicelli - Executive Deputy Director of Uruguay XXI; Julio Lestido - President of CCSU; and Mario Amelotti - President of our Chamber and also President of the European Parliament.
During the event, details were provided on the content of the 4th European Investment Forum in Uruguay, which will take place on October 24 and 25 at the Golf Club. Participants will also be able to participate virtually via streaming.
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