The 10th Annual Energy Transitions Conference 2026, organized by the UEF Law School in collaboration with the UEF Centre for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL), will be held on February 19-20, 2026, in Joensuu, Finland. This conference aims to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and practical application in the field of energy law, fostering dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
The conference will cover a range of critical topics, including theorizing and conceptualizing energy law, interdisciplinary and international approaches, emerging trends in energy governance, low-carbon energy technologies, legal aspects across the energy value chain, and conflict resolution in the energy sector. A plenary session titled "Unpacking the Evolution and Future of Energy Law: Insights from Academia and Practice" will feature speakers such as Wouter Vandorpe, Partner at Baker McKenzie, and Oliver Hailes, Assistant Professor of Law at the London School of Economics.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in various sessions and engage in discussions that connect theoretical frameworks with real-world applications. Additionally, a social program is planned, including an optional weekend at a spa resort in Koli National Park from February 20-22, 2026, with transportation provided by the organizers. Spouses are welcome to join the social activities.
This conference is ideal for legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in energy law and policy. It offers a platform to explore current challenges and future developments in the energy sector, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities for those committed to advancing the field.
Speakers(13)
Aparecida de Sousa Damasceno
Aparecida de Sousa Damasceno discussed 'Energy governance beyond anthropocentrism: Integrating rights of Nature into the energy transition'.
Arjuna Dibley
Arjuna Dibley discussed 'Corporate Energy Power, Indigenous Land Rights and International Energy Law in India'.
Donia Ayari
Donia Ayari presented on 'Governance of Multi-Vendor Multi-Terminal HVDC Grid in the North Sea'.
Emily Beagle
Emily Beagle co-presented on 'From Energy Transition to Energy Dominance: Hydrogen amidst U.S. Federal Energy Policy Reversal'.
Jaqueline Pinto
Jaqueline Pinto co-presented on 'From Energy Transition to Energy Dominance: Hydrogen amidst U.S. Federal Energy Policy Reversal'.
Kaisa Huhta
Associate Professor at University of Eastern Finland
Kaisa Huhta is an Associate Professor at the University of Eastern Finland, focusing on energy law and serving as the chair for the plenary session at the conference.
Koumudi Balla
Koumudi Balla presented on 'Mapping Energy Sovereignty: 'Creative Destruction' in the Law and Governance'.
Laura Huomo
Laura Huomo discussed 'Bankable SAF and e-SAF facilities – pros and cons of regulation (focus on biogas)'.
Oliver Hailes
Assistant Professor of Law at London School of Economics
Oliver Hailes is an Assistant Professor of Law at the London School of Economics, specializing in energy law and policy.
Oumayma Nejjar
Oumayma Nejjar presented on 'Global Majority: How Single-Buyer Power Markets Shape Coal Plant Closure'.
Rasmika Ghosh
Rasmika Ghosh discussed 'Fragmentation, Fairness, and Functional Coherence: Re-evaluating Critical Mineral Governance through the Lens of Energy Justice'.
Taner Şahin
Taner Şahin presented on 'Policy Recommendations for the Reform of Türkiye’s Capacity Remuneration Mechanism: A Comparative Analysis'.
Wouter Vandorpe
Partner at Baker McKenzie
Wouter Vandorpe is an energy lawyer and Partner at Baker McKenzie, and serves as a free scientific collaborator at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Leuven.
Event Details
- Date
- February 19-20, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇫🇮 Joensuu, Finland
- UEF Law School
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in energy law and policy.