GEM 2025 – Cluj-Napoca , Romania July 21-26

As the world faces unprecedented pressure to reduce carbon emissions and redefine energy systems, this program offers a unique opportunity to explore the economic and financial dimensions underpinning the transition to a sustainable future. Over the course of the program, participants will delve into critical issues such as Financial Strategies for Sustainability:  Innovative financing mechanisms, risk management models, and the role of financial institutions in the mitigation of climate change Technological and Market Innovations: Investigating how advances in renewable energy technologies and smart grid solutions can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainable development, even in fragile environment. This interdisciplinary summer school is designed for students, researchers, and professionals eager to bridge the gap between economics, finance, and environmental science. Through lectures, interactive workshops, and panel discussions led by experts from academia, industry, and financial and insurance companies, you will gain the skills needed to navigate and shape the complex landscape of energy transition.
Join us as we explore how innovative economic and financial strategies can pave the way for a resilient, low-carbon economy and create lasting impact for both society and the planet.
In this moving scenario, that offers unprecedented opportunities, GEMSILKWAY 2025 – EASTERN EUROPE Edition is ready to contribute to knowledge and dissemination and offers to young researchers, graduate students, and professionals.

LOCATION:
Babeș-Bolyai University
Facultatea de Științe Economice și Gestiunea Afacerilor
Str. Teodor Mihali, Nr.58-60, RO-400591, Cluj-Napoca

DATES July 21-26, 2025

PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
Enrico Moretto – University of Milano-Bicocca
Maurizio Acciarri – University of Milano-Bicocca
Silvana Stefani – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (IT)

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:
Ovidiu BORDEAN
Babes-Bolyai University (Ro)
Enrico Moretto, Maurizio Acciarri
     University of Milano-Bicocca (IT)
Silvana Stefani
     Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (IT)

Universities involved:
University of Milano-Bicocca – Italy
Babes-Bolyai University – Romania

• A wide panorama of the energy policies undertaken specifically in Central Asia and Europe;
• The new trend in energy production (renewable and conventional);
• Artificial intelligence in green energy management;
• Green energy development trends: overview and opportunities at Central Asia;
• Energy efficiency in buildings renovation;