Powering the Future
Davos, Switzerland
January 20 - 21, 2026
Energy Shift Forum Davos is a forward-looking business platform dedicated to energy transition, innovation, and investment across the energy sector.
We bring together global energy industry leaders, innovators, and investors to address the industry's most pressing challenges, learn about the latest innovations, and collaborate on emerging opportunities.
Our two-day, in-person programming takes place from January 20–21, 2026, as part of the side events during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos.
The road to Davos begins with monthly gatherings starting in September 2025.
We believe in connection instead of networking.
Connect with Global Energy Leaders and Investors
Meet C-level executives, visionary founders, and leading Energy Sector investors online and in person in Davos.
Unlock New Business and Investment Opportunities
Energy Shift Forum is designed to spark strategic partnerships, uncover emerging opportunities, and accelerate deal flow with top-tier capital providers.
Position Your Organization as a Thought Leader
Gain visibility through curated speaking opportunities, strategic communications, and targeted media exposure — reinforcing your brand at the forefront of the global energy conversation.
Future of Energy
Global Energy Transition: Energy Security and Geopolitics
The Role of AI and Big Data in the Energy Transition and Energy Mix
Notable Case Studies of Emerging Market Leaders Success Stories in the Circular Economy and the Impact of Global Collaboration on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Energy Innovation
Solutions and innovation beyond buzzwords: Grid Modernization, Smart Technologies, IoT, Decentralized Energy Systems, Next-Gen Grid Modernization & Microgrids
Breakthroughs in Long-Duration Energy Storage, next-gen batteries, gravity storage, and hydrogen-based solutions.
The rise of Small Modular Reactors & Advanced Nuclear, Fusion Technologies
Energy Investments
Where Are the Returns? – Identifying the high-growth investment areas, from renewables and AI-driven energy platforms to next-generation nuclear, Hydrogen and Fusion Technologies
Public-Private Partnerships Driving Energy Innovation – Examining how governments, corporate giants, private equity, and venture capital align to fund and scale new energy technologies.
Register for the programming
Participants
The individual participants are leaders working in the energy sector, including C-level , founders, and policymakers.
The participant fee of 1,200 CHF (Swiss Francs) includes six (6) online gatherings starting in September 2025 and access to two invitation-only in-person side events (Future of Energy, Energy Innovation) in Davos on January 21, 2026. The Participants will attend the same events as the Investors.
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Investors
We welcome all energy sector investors, including LPs, VCs, family offices, private and institutional investors, wealth managers, and (U)HNWIs.
The Investor registration fee of 1,990 CHF (Swiss Francs) includes six (6) online gatherings starting in September 2025 and access to three (3) in-person invitation-only side events (Energy Investment, Future of Energy, Energy Innovation) in Davos on January 20-21, 2026. The Investors will attend the same programming as the Participants. The Energy Investment event is restricted to investor-only.
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About the Organizers
The Energy Shift Forum is coordinated by global industry stakeholders, advisors, and seasoned organizers. We are experienced in building high-impact programming and platforms that host global executives, LPs, PEs, VCs, family offices, private and institutional investors, wealth managers, and (U)HNWIs from various sectors from both in the public and private sectors.
Since 2021, we have hosted programming as part of major business events, including Davos, COP UNGA, and Climate Weeks.
Together with our partner, Finnish Flow, our events in Davos have featured more than 100 speakers and 70 commercial partners and attracted more than 2,500 high-profile attendees.
Meet the Team
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Ilkay Demirdag
Ikay Demirdag is an Investor, Board Member and Board Advisor with global experience in PE/VC investments, M&A, and Corporate Finance. She has been hosting global investment events at Davos, COP UNGA, and Climate Weeks in London and NYC since 2022.
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Risto Kuulasmaa
Risto Kuulasmaa is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and the co-founder of Finnish Flow, offering premium high-impact programming in Davos since 2021.
Advisors
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Vazil Hudak
Vazil Hudak is the former Minister of Finance and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic. He has worked as the Vice President of the European Investment Bank.
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Ann Rosenberg
Ann Rosenberg is a global sustainability and responsible AI leader with executive experience at companies like SAP, EY, and Chainlink Labs. She co-founded the UN SDG Ambition with the UN Global Compact and plays a key role in the UN's AI for Good initiative.
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Jussi Åkerberg
Jussi Åkerberg is an energy sector executive leading Business Finland’s Flexible Energy Systems as the Head of Program.
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Adeline Toader
Adeline Toader has two decades of experience in global banking, focusing on commodities, structured finance and carbon capital. Her PhD research focuses on collective behavior within the scope of ecological psychology.
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