Energy Shift Forum

Davos 2026 Agenda

Energy Shift Forum Davos brings together global investors, policymakers, and leaders for a two-day, invitation-only Davos side-event program exploring the future of the global energy transition.

Through three distinct events — Future of Energy, Energy Innovation, and Energy Investing — the Forum showcases ministerial dialogue, breakthrough technologies, and high-impact investment themes shaping the next decade of energy.

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Energy Investing

Tuesday, Jan 20
09.00 - 12.00
Hotel Schatzalp, Davos

Theme: Tracking Returns & Capital Flows

Energy Investing brings together a Ministerial panel and global investors for a high-level dialogue on the policies, capital flows, and strategic priorities shaping the future of global energy systems.
We examine how public-private partnerships and blended finance converge with private equity and venture capital
This is a closed-door, investor-only gathering of Leading family offices, institutional LPs, PE, and sovereign/DFI-linked investors actively investing at the Series A+ level in energy transition and climate tech.

Participation in this event is reserved for qualified professional investors and institutional participants. Ticketed access and program registration are available below.

Energy Innovation

Wednesday, Jan 21
09.00 - 12.00
Fuxagufer lift station, Davos

Theme: Breakthroughs Beyond Buzzwords

The event showcases breakthrough solutions in energy transition through case studies from growth-stage ventures and capital providers who are redefining how energy is produced, moved, stored, and valued—building a smarter, cleaner, and more future-ready energy system.

Ticketed access and program registration are available below.

Future of Energy

Wednesday, Jan 21
13.00 - 16.00
Fuxagufer lift station, Davos

Theme: Energy Geopolitics and Energy Innovation from the Future

The session sets the stage for the decade ahead, examining how shifting geopolitical and energy-security realities are reshaping global markets and the energy transition.
We explore how conflict accelerates the energy transition and innovation, including the growing trend of energy investors entering the defence and dual-use technology space.
The conversation then moves to the energy frontier—spotlighting emerging technologies, advances in fusion energy, and the most futuristic moonshots shaping the decade ahead.

Ticketed access and program registration are available below.

Energy Shift Forum Davos: ENERGY INVESTING

Tuesday, Jan 20, 09.00 - 12.00, Hotel Schatzalp, Davos

Theme: Tracking Returns & Capital Flows

Energy Investing brings together a Ministerial panel and global investors for a high-level dialogue on the policies, capital flows, and strategic priorities shaping the future of global energy systems.

We examine how public-private partnerships and blended finance converge with private equity and venture capital. This is a closed-door, investor-only gathering of Leading family offices, institutional LPs, PE, and sovereign/DFI-linked investors actively investing at the Series A+ level in energy transition and climate tech.

Ministerial and executive speaker confirmations are underway.

The Investor Ticket (1,990 CHF) includes access to all three Davos events, along with Energy Shift Capital’s pre- and post-Davos online webinars. Admission is reserved for qualified professional investors and institutional participants.

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SPEAKERS: Ministerial Panel

Vazil Hudak (Moderator)

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AT INOBAT
Vazil Hudak is the Chairman of the Board at Inobat, one of Europe’s leading next-generation battery manufacturers.

Mr. Hudak is a former Minister of Finance and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic. He has also served as Vice President of the European Investment Bank.
Radomír Šalitroš, MIM

STATE SECRETARY

Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic

SPEAKERS

Ilker Baburoglu

FOUNDER & CEO AT MEDTRADE ENERGY & COMMODITIES

Ilker Baburoglu is an energy sector entrepreneur and investor who has co-founded and led multinational energy and commodity trading companies. Ilker is a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Council, Washington DC, and a member of the Academy Faculty at the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership and the Next Generation at the Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, London.
Nikhil Chouguley

DIRECTOR EMEA AT THE UN PRI
Nikhil Chouguley is the EMEA director at Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a global organisation established by the United Nations and the largest institutional investors, with a mission to catalyze responsible investment.
Nikhil is currently a partner at Sustopia Capital with over 20 years of experience in sustainable finance, carbon offsets, and regulatory frameworks. Earlier, he served at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Fidelity, Barclays Wealth and FCA.
Ilkay Demirdag (Moderator)

CO-CEO OF ENERGY SHIFT CAPITAL

Ilkay Demirdag is the co-founder of Energy Shift Capital, a trust-based investment platform and emerging fund connecting qualified professionals and accredited investors with screened Series A+ energy transition scale-ups across the EU and the US, closing the critical 10B scaling gap for high-impact energy transition ventures.

Energy Shift Forum Davos: ENERGY INNOVATION

Wednesday, Jan 21, 09.00 - 12.00. Fuxagufer lift station, Davos, Switzerland.

Theme: Breakthroughs Beyond Buzzwords

The event showcases breakthrough solutions through case studies from growth-stage ventures and capital providers who are redefining how energy is produced, moved, stored, and valued—building a smarter, cleaner, and more future-ready energy system.

Speaker confirmations are underway.

The Participant Ticket (290 CHF) includes access to Energy Shift Capital’s pre- and post-Davos online webinars.

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SPEAKERS

Marian Bocek

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF INOBAT
InoBat is one of Europe’s leading next-generation battery manufacturers, specializing in high-performance, tailor-made battery solutions for automotive, commercial vehicle, motorsport, and aerospace applications. Backed by major strategic partners and advanced R&D capabilities, the company is shaping the future of energy storage through innovation, scalability, and sustainable battery technologies.
Leon Farrant

CEO AND CO-FOUNDER OF GREEN LI-ON

Leon is the CEO and Co-Founder of Green Li-ion, a company delivering advanced lithium-ion battery recycling and remanufacturing technologies. With nearly two decades of strategic leadership across the energy and industrial services sectors, he spearheads the development and deployment of scalable, on-site recycling systems that enable true circularity in battery materials and strengthen the global clean-energy supply chain.

Energy Shift Forum Davos: FUTURE OF ENERGY

Wednesday, Jan 21, 13.00 - 16.00 Fuxagufer lift station, Davos, Switzerland

Theme: Energy Geopolitics and Energy Innovation from the Future

The session sets the stage for the decade ahead, examining how shifting geopolitical and energy-security realities are reshaping global markets and the energy transition. We explore how conflict accelerates the energy transition and innovation, including the growing trend of energy investors entering the defence and dual-use technology space.

The conversation then moves to the energy frontier—spotlighting emerging technologies, advances in fusion energy, and the most futuristic moonshots shaping the decade ahead.

Speaker confirmations are underway.

The Participant Ticket (290 CHF) includes access to Energy Shift Capital’s pre- and post-Davos online webinars.

Register

SPEAKERS

Dame Fiona Murray

CHAIR OF THE BOARD, NATO INNOVATION FUND

Professor Dame Murray is the Associate Dean of Innovation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Management. She is the Faculty Director of MIT’s Office of Innovation. Dame Fiona is an associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and serves on British Prime Minister’s Council on Science and Technology. She received her BA and MA from the University of Oxford in chemistry and then earned an PhD from Harvard University in engineering and applied sciences. She is an international expert on science, technology and innovation policy, advising companies and governments on building innovation ecosystems that drive security and prosperity.
Jonathan Burla

CEO & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AT METATRON N.R.G.

Metatron N.R.G. is a deep-tech energy company developing a compact fusion system based on stable microplasmoids and aneutronic reaction pathways. Jonathan Burla introduces Metatron's approach and the opportunities in investing in fusion technology.