From Insight to Impact: The Role of Economists in the Energy Transition

In addition, the latest ESB dossier will be officially presented during the symposium.

Keynote speaker

Dr. Hans Stegeman
Chief Economist, Triodos Bank

Hans Stegeman has extensive experience as an economist, including at Rabobank and CPB. He recently obtained his PhD from Erasmus University Rotterdam for his research on how we integrate sustainability—as a prerequisite for an (economic) system that is both ecologically and socially self-perpetuating, both continuously and indefinitely—into economic theory, policy, and practice.

Presentation of the ESB dossier

Panel discussion with some authors of the ESB dossier and other experts:

• Drs. Stephanie Holle
  Director of General Economic Policy / Deputy Director-General for Economy and Digitalization, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Green Growth
• Prof. Dr. Machiel Mulder (Energy Economics, University of Groningen)
  Dr. Ir. Derck Koolen (European Commission, Utrecht University)
• Prof.dr. Ronald Huisman (Sustainable Energy Finance, Erasmus School of Economics)

Programme

12:00 - Reception and lunch
12:45 - 15:00 Plenary programme
15:00 - Closing

You are also cordially invited to attend Ronald Huisman's inaugural lecture as professor of sustainable energy finance. The inaugural lecture will take place at 16:00 in the Auditorium, Erasmus Building (Woudestein campus).

Registration

You can register until 13 January. Participation is free; we count on your attendance.

This symposium is organised by Erasmus Centre for Energy Transition (ECET) in collaboration with Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) and Economisch Statistische Berichten (ESB).