Transforming the future through renewable energies
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IV European Investment Forum In Uruguay
Virtual business round between Uruguayan and European companies
Conference
24th October 2022
9:00 to 13:00 (Montevideo)
14:00 to 18:00 (Brussels)
(Spanish/English)
Virtual B2B
25th October 2022
9:00 to 13:00 (Montevideo)
14:00 to 18:00 (Brussels)
Energy is a fundamental element for the development of our societies and a key aspect in the transition to a climate-neutral world.
The current global energy situation presents significant challenges and opportunities. The European Union and Uruguay aim to work together to shape the future through renewable energies.
In this context, IV European Investment Forum will be held on 24 and 25 October in Montevideo. This event is organized by the EU Delegation to Uruguay, the InsPYraME UE project, implemented by the Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay and the Eurochamber in Uruguay, and the EU Public Diplomacy Project in South America, in collaboration with Uruguay XXI and Eurochambres.
The event will involve a broadcast live conference on 24 October and a virtual business round on 25 October, to facilitate contacts between Uruguayan and European companies and governmental actors on the renewable energies sector.
More information
The EU has decided to transform its energy system, putting to en end its dependence on fossil fuels in order to achieve Europe’s climate neutrality goal by 2050. To this end, in May 2022, the REPowerEU Plan listed a number of actions indispensable to achieve these objectives, including: energy savings, diversification of energy supply and accelerated deployment of renewable energies. This green transformation will strengthen economic growth, security and climate action for Europe and its partners.
Uruguay is at the forefront of the use of renewable energy sources. The transformation of its energy matrix was possible thanks to strong European private investments in wind and photovoltaic farms as well as the biomass generated by the pulp mills. In addition, European technology is present in most of the renewable energy projects in the country.
In 2021 Uruguay began its second energy transition focusing on development of a green hydrogen, strengthening a smart electricity grid for efficient coordination of supply and demand, and incorporating new technologies for energy storage.
The EU is an important trading partner for Uruguay and has established itself as the first foreign investor in the country with 40% of Foreign Direct Investment and a FDI stock of more than € 28 bn in 2020. The largest private investments in the country in recent years have been European and have had a major impact on growth and jobs: wood pulp, port services, logistics, forestry, telecommunications, finance, tourism and, as mentioned, renewable energy.
Program
Day 1 – 24 October 2022
Conference
9:00 - 9:45
• Mario Amelotti – President of the Eurochamber in Uruguay
• Julio César Lestido – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay
• Inés Bonicelli – Executive Vice-Director, Uruguay XXI
• Paolo Berizzi – European Union Ambassador to Uruguay
• Kadri Simson - European Commisioner for Energy (video message)
• Adrián Peña - Minister of Environment of Uruguay
• Julio César Lestido – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay
• Inés Bonicelli – Executive Vice-Director, Uruguay XXI
• Paolo Berizzi – European Union Ambassador to Uruguay
• Kadri Simson - European Commisioner for Energy (video message)
• Adrián Peña - Minister of Environment of Uruguay
9:45 - 10:45
• Walter Verri –Viceminister of Industry, Energy and Mining of Uruguay
• Cristina Lobillo Borrero – Director of Energy Platform Task Force, Directorate-General for Energy, European Commission
• Kristin Lang – Head of Division Latin America and Caribbean, European Investment Bank
• Moderator: Damian Kamiński – Head of Economy and Trade, European Union Delegation in Uruguay
• Cristina Lobillo Borrero – Director of Energy Platform Task Force, Directorate-General for Energy, European Commission
• Kristin Lang – Head of Division Latin America and Caribbean, European Investment Bank
• Moderator: Damian Kamiński – Head of Economy and Trade, European Union Delegation in Uruguay
10:45 - 11:45
• 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
• Moderator: Marcelo Mula – President of the Renewable Energy Association of Uruguay
• Lucas Rodríguez – General Manager, AIR LIQUIDE URUGUAY
• Carolina Moreira – Sustainability and Communications Manager, MONTES DEL PLATA
• Javier González – Director, MONTELECNOR
• Moderator: Marcelo Mula – President of the Renewable Energy Association of Uruguay
11:45 - 12:15
• Josep Borrell – High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission
• Francisco Bustillo - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay
• Francisco Bustillo - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay
Day 2 – 25 October 2022
Virtual business round between uruguayan and european companies
Topic: renewable energies
9:00 - 9:30
• Damian Kamiński – Head of Economy and Trade, European Union Delegation in Uruguay
• Nicoletta Favaretto – Senior Project Officer, Eurochambres
• Mariana Ferreira – Trade Intelligence Manager, Uruguay XXI
• Nicoletta Favaretto – Senior Project Officer, Eurochambres
• Mariana Ferreira – Trade Intelligence Manager, Uruguay XXI
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Data Policy
Use of data: EL PAIS S.A will provide to EUROCAMARAS the data registered in the following form. This data will be exclusively used by EUROCAMARAS for the correct execution, management and monitoring of the INSPYRAME UE project, as well as for the purpose of informing those registered about the INSPYRAME UE project. The data offered will be treated in accordance with the Republic of Uruguay and the European Union law on data protection. Data transferred to third parties: The data may be transferred to the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SERVICE of URUGUAY and the EUROPEAN COMMISSION in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of October 23, 2018, regarding the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the institutions, bodies and agencies of the Union, and the free circulation of such data, exclusively for purposes related to the INSPYRAME UE project.
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