at Enlit Europe 2025: The Strength of Networks in Europe’s Energy Future
At Enlit Europe 2025 in Bilbao, the atmosphere felt as much about connection as it was about energy systems and industrial strategy. Among the many contributors, Dr. Lidia Aviles, Founder & CEO of AELSTONE®, offered both perspective and presence — moderating the panel “Securing Europe’s Industrial Competitiveness – an Energy Perspective” and engaging across the ecosystem with thoughtful intention.LINK
The discussion she moderated brought forward clear, complementary views on how Europe must align energy, technology, and industry to remain competitive. The session’s strength came from the quality of its participants and the openness of the dialogue — a reflection of the broader spirit that defined this year’s summit.
But the enduring impression of Enlit Europe lay in the people: long-time colleagues, innovators, policymakers, and partners who returned once again to exchange ideas and move collective priorities forward. The familiar faces — including organizers Paddy Young, Areti Ntaradimou, Nigel Blackaby, and industry colleagues Doron Brenmiller, and EU Policy Officer DG Energy-Stavros Stamatoukos— represented the continuity and trust that make this community effective.
What emerged clearly throughout the event is a shared understanding that Europe’s challenges cannot be solved in isolation. Progress depends on cooperation between industry, policy, research, finance, and technology — an approach that aligns closely with Dr. Aviles’ commitment to cross-sector collaboration and systems thinking.
In Bilbao, these connections were not abstract. They were visible in every conversation: thoughtful, generous, and oriented toward action. The aftermath of the summit reflects this human dimension — the network of relationships that quietly accelerates Europe’s path forward.
Enlit Europe 2025 reaffirmed a simple truth: meaningful change happens when people come together with purpose. This year offered a clear demonstration of that principle.
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