Geopolitics, climate, affordability – the energy trilemma may never have been harder to navigate.

On 8 April, join the new edition of World Energy Bridges – an international webinar series organised by the Committee on Energy of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations and the World Energy Council France – and explore how the energy trilemma is being tackled in practice.

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

Wednesday 8 April 2026

1:00 – 2:00 PM CEST

With:

• 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
  
  
  Questions from participants will be welcome.

   

  
  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

  Would you like to suggest a theme or share your region’s energy experience in a future edition? Contact us.