In line with its mission, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences seeks to support the National Assembly and the government in the scientific foundation of the national energy policy strategy by mobilizing the scientific community and through its experts and bodies. The Academy seeks dialogue with decision-makers to find answers to emerging questions in the knowledge of scientific results. The MTÜ's flagship programme entitled "Science and Parliament" offers a glimpse into this process.

In the first part of the event, the most knowledgeable representatives of policy and science will talk about the new strategic challenges of national energy policy in the context of energy diversification, security of national supply, the short- and long-term effects of the development of war and the geopolitical situation, and environmental sustainability. In the second part of the session, a roundtable discussion will include a dialogue and professional discussion between policymakers, industry and scientific experts, and the audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the participants of the roundtable.

Date : November 10, 2022 from 09:30 to 13:00

Location: MTA Headquarters, Ceremonial Hall
1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9.

Details: You can access the online broadcast of the event here on the MTA's YouTube channel.

Presentations on the strategic challenges of national energy policy

Chair: Attila Imre professor (BME Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy Machines and Systems)

09.40–10.00: Sustainability goals of the Hungarian Government – Anikó Raisz State Secretary (Ministry of Technology and Industry, State Secretariat for Environment and Circular Management)

10.00–10.20: Energy policy challenges and government responses – Viktor Horváth Head of Department (State Secretariat for Energy and Climate Policy, Ministry of Technology and Industry)

10.20–10.40: National Energy Strategy 2030: what changes can be implied by the main geopolitical, macroeconomic and energy market changes that have occurred since 2018? – Péter Kaderják Head of Centre (BME Zero Carbon Centre)

10.40–11.00: The place and role of nuclear energy in achieving climate protection, security of supply and industrial development goals – Attila Aszódi , dean, professor (BME Faculty of Science; BME Institute of Nuclear Technology)

11.00–11.30: Break

11.30 – 12.30: Panel discussion: Science-policy collaboration opportunities for security, affordability and sustainability of energy supply

Moderators: Attila Imre professor, professor (BME Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy Machines and Systems); Ferenc Oberfrank, Director of Public Bodies (MTA)

Participants:

• József Goldfárth Head of Technology Transfer (MOL Group)
• Ákos Horváth Director General (ELKH Centre for Energy Research)
• Pál Kovács Vice President of Energy (Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority)
• Csaba Kiss President and CEO (MVM Mátra Energia Zrt.)
• István Szabó Vice-President (National Research, Development and Innovation Office)
• András Tompos, Director (ELKH Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry)

12.30–12.50: Questions and answers

12.50–13.00: Closing remarks
Anna Erdei, Deputy Secretary General of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences