Europe’s geopolitical context highlights the need to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthen energy security.
Electrification is a key part of the solution.
This lunch debate will explore how electrification – and in particular heat pumps – can support Europe’s autonomy, energy security and affordability. It will also address a central question: how quickly Europe can scale up the technologies and value chains needed to deliver.
The discussion will bring together policymakers, industry and experts to:
- frame electrification within Europe’s energy security challenges
- provide insights on global energy trends
- explore the EU policy direction needed to accelerate deployment
- highlight industry readiness to scale up solutions
The message is clear: electrification is at the core of Europe’s long-term energy security strategy. Heat pumps are a concrete and scalable solution. The technology is available, industrial capacity exists, and deployment can accelerate with the right policy framework.
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: 5 May 2026
Time: 12:30–14:00 (please arrive by 12:15 for a prompt start)
Venue: European Parliament – Members’ Salon
Please arrive via the European Parliament entrance:
- Place du Luxembourg 100, 1050 Brussels (for participants requiring accreditation)
- Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels (for participants with an access badge)
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AGENDA
12:30–12:35 I Opening remarks, MEP Seán Kelly
12:35–13:00 I High-level interventions
- Global geopolitical context and energy resilience: the role of heat pumps
Stéphanie Bouckaert, Head of Demand Sectors Unit, World Energy Outlook, International Energy Agency - Scaling up heat pumps: industry readiness and value chain capacity
Patrick Crombez, Deputy General Manager, Daikin Europe - EU policy framework for electrification and energy security
Robert Nuij, Head of Unit for Buildings and Products, DG ENER – European Commission
13:00–13:10 I Reflections, MEP Bruno Tobback
13:10–13:40 I Lunch discussion and Q&A, Moderated by EHPA
13:40–14:00 I Closing remarks, MEPs Seán Kelly and Bruno Tobback
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REGISTER
Interested? Secure your spot by 28 April – only 50 places available. Please register only if you intend to attend.
📧 Questions? events@ehpa.org
