đź“Ť 10/02/2026
đź“… Splaiul Unirii no. 313, ICPE-CA Building, J Wing, 3rd Floor, Conference Room, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
We are pleased to announce the upcoming workshop “Hydropower, Circular Economy and Energy Security: Policies, Technologies and Financing”, to be held on 10 February 2026 in Bucharest, Romania.
The event will bring together hydropower operators, technical experts, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders for an in-person, practice-oriented exchange on the modernization of hydropower systems in the context of the transition towards a circular economy.
The workshop will provide a dedicated space for open dialogue on key challenges and opportunities facing the hydropower sector, with a focus on public policies, technological solutions, climate resilience and available financing instruments.
Objectives of the workshop
The event aims to:
- address real operational, maintenance and refurbishment challenges encountered in hydropower plants;
- discuss technical, economic and circularity-related aspects supporting informed decision-making;
- explore the role of digitalisation and emerging technologies in improving efficiency and reducing operational costs;
- facilitate thematic group work to formulate recommendations and action pathways for the 2026–2030 period.
The workshop format encourages interactive discussions and experience sharing. No prepared presentations or disclosure of sensitive information will be required; examples discussed may be general or anonymised.
Practical information
- Date: 10 February 2026
- Format: In-person workshop
- Location: Splaiul Unirii no. 313, ICPE-CA Building, J Wing, 3rd Floor, Conference Room, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
Registration
Participants are kindly requested to confirm their attendance by completing the registration form available at:
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For further information, please contact:
📧 office@ircem.ro
We look forward to welcoming you to this applied discussion on the future of hydropower systems in the context of the circular economy and energy security.
