Energy Storage Summit Central & Eastern Europe 2026
As the energy storage sector cements its place as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition, Energy Storage Summit Central and Eastern Europe serves as the essential meeting point for the most influential voices shaping the future of Central and Eastern Europe’s power landscape.
Entering 2026, the region stands at a pivotal moment. Energy storage markets across the region are no longer in their infancy, they are scaling fast. National frameworks are being refined, tenders are accelerating, and commercial projects are moving from concept to reality. The sector continues to attract new capital inflows, ambitious commitments and technological innovations, driving deployment at an unprecedented pace.
At the conference, Sorainen’s Energy Counsel Andrius Šimkus will serve as Day 1 Chair of the “Strengthening Energy Innovation & Independence” track and moderate two panel discussions.
Day 1 Chair | 6 October 2026
Strengthening Energy Innovation & Independence
Andrius Šimkus will chair the summit’s Strengthening Energy Innovation & Independence track, guiding discussions throughout the first day of the conference. The track will bring together leading experts and market participants to examine developments across the Baltic States, Hungary and Bulgaria, with a focus on energy security, market evolution, storage deployment and regional cooperation.
Moderator | 6 October 2026 (15:00-15:50)
Synchronisation & Storage: The Next Era of Baltic Energy Resilience
Andrius Šimkus will moderate a discussion exploring the role of energy storage in strengthening Baltic energy resilience following synchronisation, addressing energy security, system flexibility and the future of the region’s power infrastructure.
Moderator | 7 October 2026 (11:30-12:10)
Lithuania’s Dual Focus on Technology and Security in Energy Storage
Andrius Šimkus will moderate a panel examining Lithuania’s approach to energy storage development, focusing on the balance between technological advancement, investment opportunities, regulatory developments and national energy security objectives.
