World Energy Council France: World Energy Bridges | Facing the Energy Trilemma in Turbulent Times

World Energy Bridges

Facing the Energy Trilemma in Turbulent Times: Perspective from France and Europe

Organised by World Energy Council France and WFEO Committee

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm (CEST), online.

The Committee on Energy of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO-CE) and the World Energy Council France are hosting a new series of international webinars entitled 'World Energy Bridges' which aims to share energy expertise across the globe. 

The theme of its first edition is: 'Facing the energy trilemma in turbulent times: perspective from France and Europe'.

With the participation of:

• Laurent KUENY, Director of Energy, Ministry of Energy, France
• Sandra WINKLER, Senior Director, Insights, World Energy Council
• Marie-Line VAIANI, Chair, WFEO Committee on Energy and Member, UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition

To register for the webinar, please click here.

About the World Energy Bridges webinar series

World Energy Bridges is an initiative launched by the WFEO Committee on Energy under the leadership of its Chair.  

It connects energy professionals, engineers, and policymakers across the world to share expertise and real-world experience on energy policy, technology, and innovation.

Since its launch, the series has brought together experts and leaders from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas:

• “Electricity Access Gaps and Policy Recommendations” - Prof. Abubakar Sambo, Vice-Chair Africa, WFEO Committee on Energy
• “Why is Nuclear Power Making a Comeback” - Dr. Henri Paillere, Head of the Planning and Economic Studies Section, International Atomic Energy Agency
• “PV Module Recycling as a Necessity” - Dr Carsten Ahrens, Chair of WFEO Solar Task Group and Prof. Yogi Goswami, Member of WFEO Committee on Energy
• “AI for Power Systems” - Dr. Yishen Wang, Department of AI, China Electric Power Research Institute
• “Global Energy Trends: Continued Growth in Energy Consumption and Emissions” - Quentin Bchini, Head of Research, Enerdata