Ukrainian–Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere strengthens bilateral cooperation and opens new opportunities for partnership

Ukrainian–Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere strengthens bilateral cooperation and opens new opportunities for partnership

10. 12. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, Ukraine

Mengeš, 10 December 2025 – CEP hosted the Ukrainian–Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere — a platform aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy field and fostering partnerships that support Ukraine’s urgent reconstruction and modernization needs while encouraging Slovenian companies to engage in future recovery and green transition projects.
The event brought together approximately 70 representatives from companies and institutions across the energy sector, who shared their projects, exchanged expertise, and explored new paths for collaboration. Ukrainian partners presented the scale of current challenges — including the need to rebuild 9 GW of power capacity due to Russian aggression — highlighting the importance of resilient and innovative solutions, as well as the financial and institutional support mechanisms available through the EU and the Energy Community. The Forum ultimately laid the groundwork for long-term cooperation and joint project development between Ukrainian and Slovenian stakeholders.

Just before the forum, CEP and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking an important step toward strengthening cooperation between our institutions.
A key message of the Forum was that there are immediate business opportunities for the Slovenian private sector in Ukraine’s energy market. Ukrainian energy companies expressed a strong interest in building new partnerships and view Slovenian know-how and innovative solutions as highly valuable in addressing both reconstruction and long-term sustainable growth.
A heartfelt thank you to all partners for their essential contributions to this successful event.

The event was organised in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of Slovenia, the Energy Industry Chamber of Slovenia, SPIRIT Slovenija, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Slovenia, and the Ukrainian CCI.

The event was supported by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under the Slovenian Aid programme.

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INVITATION – Ukrainian-Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere (10 Dec 2025, 10:00 CET)

INVITATION – Ukrainian-Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere (10 Dec 2025, 10:00 CET)

13. 11. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, Ukraine

We kindly invite you to the

Ukrainian–Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere

 

taking place on 10th December 2025 from 10:00–13:00 (CET)

 

Location: ON-SITE – Jable Castle, Grajska cesta 1, 1234 Loka pri Mengšu (Slovenia) / ONLINE

 

The event is held under the auspices of the Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine Programme implemented by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP), in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and SPIRIT, Slovenian Public Agency for Investments, Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation.

 

The event will bring together companies from Ukraine and Slovenia (both on-site and online), along with the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. An additional side programme for Ukrainian delegations will be communicated shortly.

 

 Please, register online here: REGISTRATION FORM (Registration deadline: 1 Dec 2025)

  

For any additional information, do not hesitate to contact us:

Mr Oleg Rogoza, Project Manager (CEP), [email protected]

Ms Nuša Blatnik, Project Assistant (CEP), [email protected]

 

QUICK CONCEPT – PARTNERSHIPS FOR COOPERATION AND RECOVERY PROJECTS

The ongoing transformation of the energy sector in Europe, coupled with the urgent need for reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, creates a unique opportunity for cross-border cooperation. Slovenia, as an EU member with strong expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency, green transition, and sustainable infrastructure, can offer valuable partnerships to Ukrainian companies seeking technological know-how, investment support, and joint participation in EU- or Energy Community–financed projects.
For Ukrainian energy enterprises and technology providers, this conference offers opportunities for joint project development that contribute to Ukraine’s sustainable recovery and integration into the European energy community, while for Slovenian companies, it offers an entry point into the Ukrainian market, access to European funding mechanisms for joint projects in the energy sphere in Ukraine.

Event objectives
• To facilitate partnerships between Ukrainian and Slovenian companies active in the energy sector and related industries;
• To promote joint participation in EU- and Energy Community–financed projects, including green transition and recovery programs for Ukraine;
• To inform participants about available financial and institutional support mechanisms in Slovenia and the EU;
• To showcase innovative energy solutions, technologies, and services that can support Ukraine’s recovery and sustainable growth;
• To create a long-term network for cooperation and project development in the energy sphere.

Target audiences
From Ukraine:
• Energy companies, utilities, and grid operators;
• Renewable energy developers (solar, wind, biomass, hydrogen);
• Energy efficiency solution providers;
• Engineering and technology firms;
• Municipal energy agencies and project implementers.

From Slovenia:
• Companies in energy sector, incl. in renewable energy, smart grids, and clean technologies;
• Consulting and engineering firms.

Ukrainian companies are invited to present:
• Their capabilities in the energy sector;
• Partnership needs (technological, financial, or strategic);
• Project ideas for which they seek Slovenian or EU partners.

Slovenian companies are encouraged to:
• Explore business opportunities in Ukraine’s energy recovery;
• Identify reliable Ukrainian partners for EU-funded or bilateral projects;
• Contribute to Europe’s green and resilient energy future through cooperation.

Quick event timeline
1. Opening of the event
2. Keynote address
3. Presentations on part of Ukrainian companies
4. Presentations on part of Slovenian companies
5. B2B (business-to-business opportunity)
6. Networking lunch