CEE Energy Conference to be held in London on October 7

Featuring a series of expert-led presentations and panel discussions, the second edition of the annual CEE Energy Conference, taking place in London on October 7, will explore the rapid evolution of the energy sector in Central and Southeast Europe.

CEE Energy Conference 2025: From Generation to Stability – Accelerating the Energy Transition in CEE is organized by international law firm CMS and is free of charge. It will bring together speakers from CMS offices across the CEE/SEE region and the UK, alongside representatives from transmission system operators (TSOs), regulators, and leading energy companies.

The conference will feature country spotlights and two panels, with speakers presenting key developments and innovations from the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovakia, Croatia, and Austria.

A panel titled BESS, Balancing & Grid Stability will include case studies from across the region, as the BESS market continues to attract international investors. At the second panel, PPAs & Tolling Agreements, participants will share insights into emerging and maturing markets, with perspectives from developers, investors, and legal experts.

One of the key speakers is Thomas Hamerl, an expert in renewables, energy storage, and infrastructure

One of the key speakers is Thomas Hamerl, an expert in renewables, energy storage, and infrastructure and Head of the Energy and Climate Change Group at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz. He will speak at the event on regulatory developments and investment possibilities in Austria, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia.

Participants in the second annual CMS CEE Energy Conference will have the opportunity to join industry leaders in exploring the latest trends, investment opportunities, and challenges, as well as sector developments, according to Hamerl. “On top of that, market-specific developments will be presented for Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Poland, Austria, and many more,” he stressed.

Thomas Hamerl is an attorney-at-law and a specialist in infrastructure projects, including public-private partnerships (PPP) and concessions. He is also a leading expert in energy law, public procurement law, and construction and infrastructure-related dispute resolution. CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz, based in Vienna, operates in Austria and the Western Balkans.