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Energy Shift Forum convenes Series A and later stage energy transition investors, operators, and institutional partners through highly curated gatherings.
Our programming includes monthly webinars and invitation-only events across Europe and the United States.

Monthly Energy Shift Capital Community Call

Our monthly power hour brings together the global Energy Shift community — a trusted space for investors, operators, and partners shaping the energy transition across Europe and the US.

Connect, learn, and stay up to date on the latest developments across the ESC ecosystem.

The call includes Energy Shift Capital Updates, Energy Shift Spotlight featuring presentations from 1–3 invited scaleups or investors and breakout mixer & networking

Register for the calls here

2026 Energy Shift Forum Calendar

Energy Shift Forum Davos
World Economic Forum week
January 20-21, 2026
See the programming here

Energy Shift Forum Los Angeles
LA Climate Week, April 8-15
Registration opening soon

Energy Shift Forum San Francisco
SF Climate Week, April 19-27
Registration opening soon

Energy Shift Forum London
London Climate Action Week, June 21-29
Registration opening soon

Energy Shift Forum Brussels
EU Sustainable Energy Week, June 9-11
Registration opening soon

Energy Shift Forum New York
New York Climate Week, Sep 20-27
Registration opening soon

Energy Shift Forum Türkiye
COP31, Antalaya November 9-20
Registration opening soon

Energy Shift Forum Helsinki
Slush, November 19-20
Registration opening soon

Past Events

Energy Shift Forum Davos
in collaboration with TRANSMED TRADING, ANRONG, Business Finland

January 21-22, 2025

Our inaugural Davos programming brought together 35 speakers representing tens of billions in assets under management, establishing Energy Shift as a key Davos programming on the energy transition during World Economic Forum week. See the full programming here.

Past Events

Energy Shift Forum Helsinki, a Slush Community Side Event in collaboration with Helen, Climate KIC, Burson

November 20, 2025

Hosted during Slush, the Energy Shift Forum Helsinki gathered a distinguished group of 70 energy transition leaders and investors, collectively managing over €30B in AUM.

Co-hosted by Finnish energy forerunner Helen, the invitation-only event brought together investors, innovators, and energy operators to explore how collaboration among scale-ups, corporates, and capital can accelerate innovation in the clean energy transition.

Operator Panel

  • Tommi Nyman — Founder & CEO, Steady Energy (FIN)

  • Juhani Hintikka — CEO, Virta (FIN)

  • Per Øyvind Voie — CEO, Vireon (NOR)

  • Ask Emil Løvschall-Jensen — Co-founder & CEO, Hyme (DK)

  • Moderated by Risto Kuulasmaa, Co-CEO at Energy Shift Capital

Investor Panel

  • Lucy Rands — General Partner, ETF Partners (UK)

  • Natalia Medianero Aldaba, SC Net Zero Ventures (SPA)

  • Jussi Lilja, Korkia (FIN)

  • Alessa Sänger, Sabancı Climate Ventures (GER

  • Moderated by Mido Talhouni, Investment Principal, Climate KIC

Past Events

Energy Shift Forum Bodrum in collaboration with DEF Bodrum

November 13, 2025

“Türkiye as a Bridge: Connecting Local Energy Giants with Global Capital” panel explored how Türkiye can accelerate international partnerships, attract global capital, and position itself at the heart of the energy transition.

Panelists:

  • Canan Özsoy, Independent Board Member & Advisor

  • Birol Ergüven, Board Member, Limak Enerji

  • Cem Deniz, CEO at İş Elektrik

“Unlocking Global Investment in Energy Transition” panel brought together influential voices shaping the next decade of energy investing.

Panelists:

  • Vazil Hudak Hudák — Chairperson of the Board, InoBat

  • Oli Harris — Partner, Dream Ventures

  • Abdulla Al-Naimi — Managing Director, Doha Business Consulting

Moderator: Risto Kuulasmaa, Co-CEO at Energy Shift Capital

Past Events

Energy Shift Forum New York in collaboration with Herrick

September 25, 2025

While the first panel focused on the founder journey, the second brought the investor’s perspective. Together, the discussions underscored that success in climate tech demands more than breakthrough technologies — it requires resilient teams, strong fundamentals, and trusted partnerships.

Panelists:

  • Chris Graves, founder & CEO at Noon Energy

  • Marian Böček, founder & CEO at InoBat

  • Morris DeFeo Jr., Partner/Co-Chair, Corporate Department at Herrick Feinstein LLP

  • Christine Weydig, Operating Partner at Tiger Infrastructure Partners

  • Stephen Meyer, IGC Fund

  • Moderators: Ilkay Demirdag, Co-CEO at Energy Shift Capital, Ely Sandler Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education

Past Events

Energy Shift Forum London in collaboration with BancTrust & Co

November 13, 2025

Global energy investments are projected to reach a record $3.3 trillion this year—a clear signal of both the urgency and importance of our mission. In London, our panel examined how to align capital with climate, innovation with scale, and values with long-term impact.

Panelists:

  • Johan Hatting, Chair, Arch Emerging Partners

  • Lucia Fuselli, Vice Chair - Working Group on Decarbonized Industry at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

  • Vazil Hudak, former Minister of Finance and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic, Ex Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Advisory Board Member at Energy Shift Forum

Moderator: Ilkay Demirdag, Co-CEO at Energy Shift Capital