Ticker: News from the Organising Team

+++ 26. January – 8:12 am +++

Ideas from young people are needed for a climate-neutral future. That’s why we launched our Green Industry Challenge. Ideas for the energy transition can be submitted until February 18. A high-ranking jury will evaluate the submissions and select the winners. More information and the application form can be found here.

+++ 10. January – 3:21 pm +++

The time has almost come for #betd22 to start on the 29th and 30th of March. Until then, a lot happens behind the scenes. You can look forward to the new website-look, new speakers, new exciting topics and discussions and so much more!

+++ 01 November – 10:44 am +++

Just under four months until #betd22! Have you already marked March 29 and 30, 2022 in your calendars? We are already working hard to bring you another inspiring conference and many exciting side events during Berlin Energy Week in 2022.

+++ 01 July – 8:56 am +++

The first new episode of our popular Green Sofa Dialogue is out now. Watch this video “The Road to COP26: Entering the critical decade of climate action” with our very own moderator Jennifer Porto on YouTube!

+++ 29 June – 11:30 am +++

The new flyer is ready for you! Check it out and learn about all the exciting things the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue has to offer.

Remember: #betd22 will take place on the on 29 and 30 March 2022 in Berlin. See you there!

+++ 25 June – 01:07 pm +++

After the #betd21 is before the #betd22! We can now confirm that the upcoming conference will take place in Berlin on 29 and 30 March 2022. Mark your calendar already now.

+++ 16 April – 02:43 pm +++

We are pleased that we still receive many articles from newspapers and media at home and abroad mentioning our conference and its many speakers. For example, this beautiful contribution from Ethiopia featuring Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy Sileshi Bekele.

+++ 12 April – 04:12 pm +++

Our participant satisfaction survey is now closed, thank you for providing your feedback. We are looking forward to the upcoming 8th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue in Berlin at the end of March 2022! In the meantime, you may shorten the wait by watching the best videos of #betd21 @ YouTube.

+++ 17 March – 02:39 pm +++

Please help us to further improve the conference with your opinion on the current BETD 2021 as well as suggestions for next year. The survey will not take more than 3 minutes of your time.

+++ 17 March – 08:19 am +++

Thank you for a great first day at #betd21! We got a lot of interesting insights from speakers from all over the world and are already looking forward to the exchange today. We hope you also enjoyed the evening reception and took advantage of our many networking opportunities. If you can’t attend in person, you may still watch the livestream in English or German.

Please don’t forget that the login to the virtual conference tool is via www.energydialogue.net!

+++ 15 March – 06:19 pm +++

Important note for registered conference participants: Access to the virtual conference tool is via www.energydialogue.net. After successful registration you will have received an email with your access code, please use it for your personal entry!

+++ 15 March – 1:08 pm +++

Less than one day until conference studies open doors. We couldn’t be more excited. Our technical staff is working hard in the Federal Foreign Office to make sure, all systems are “Go” on time tomorrow morning. See you there – virtually!

Please note that there may be some last minute changes of speakers. You will always find the latest version of the agenda here. Registered participants will of course also always find this up-to-date in the conference tool!

+++ 12 March – 08:12 am +++

As announced yesterday, registration for #betd21 is closed now. To shorten the wait until the conference tool opens next week, we have prepared a very special “easter egg” for you: BETD-Trailer is online! Watch here via YouTube!

+++ 11 March – 11:09 am +++

Please note that today, Thursday, is the last day for registrations. So if you have not yet registered for #betd21, please do so today. We look forward to seeing you!

+++ 09 March – 5:13 pm +++

It’s time to say “thank you” to our sponsors and media partners who are strongly supporting the conference again this year. Please take a closer look at our supporters!

+++ 05 March – 9:26 pm +++

We are honored that we continue to receive hourly commitments from prominent speakers from all over the world. From the US, John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy (DoE), were confirmed today!

+++ 03 March – 5:26 pm +++

The BETD conference is not the only highlight in the “Berlin Energy Week” from 15-19 March. Other interesting side events will be taking place all week around the BETD (16-17 March). You can now also find an overview of these events here on the website! Please take note of the fact, that most of these side events are organized by third parties. Separate registration might be required.

+++ 02 March – 1:11 pm +++

Our conference will also be livestreamed via YouTube, you will find the link in time here on the site as well as on our social media website virtual.energydialogue.berlin. There are only two weeks left until the conference, please make sure to be registered on time!

+++ 25 February – 10:59 am +++

Time flies! We have 18 days to go until the virtual stage for #betd21 opens. We are pleased to announce that our program is now online as an interactive application with calendar function. Likewise, our speaker section is also filling up as we are getting more commitments for our program every hour.

+++ 10 February – 11:11 am +++

Just released: 2021 Preliminary Schedule (subject to change). Click here.

+++ 25 January – 11:52 am +++

Just released: For more information on the upcoming 7th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) you may also checkout our official Flyer. Download it here as a PDF file, which you may also send to friends and colleagues or simply share it via Twitter, LindedIn and other social networks!

+++ 22 January – 9:20 am +++

There are not even two months left until BETD 2021! We are already very much looking forward to it. If you feel the same way and want to shorten the waiting time until the conference, watch our BETD recap video on vimeo! There we have compiled the best content and scenes from last year’s virtual BETD campaign for you. Watch here: https://vimeo.com/491620851/e40b723a8d

+++ 18 January – 10:44 am +++

Have you noticed it yet? The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) has a new corporate design. In doing so, we have relied on proven and recognisable elements and given ourselves a fresher look. We hope you like the new logo, website and materials. If you want to leave us your comments, please use our social media channels Twitter or Instagram.

+++ 14 January – 3:37 pm +++

We are pleased to announce that our annual dialogue about the global energy transition is set to continue. The timely theme for 2021 is “Energiewende – towards climate neutrality” and, once again, high-level participants from politics, industry, science and civil society will convene. This year, the event will take place virtually. With the COVID-19 crisis still gripping the world, we believe that the discussion has become even more urgent – so please do not miss the chance to be part of 7th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 16-17 March 2021 virtual from the Federal Foreign Office, Berlin, Germany!