Women in Energy 5th Edition
Female Leadership and Young Professionals on the Same Stage for the Future of Energy
Future Energy Leaders (FEL) Romania, the youth platform of the Romanian National Committee of World Energy Council (RNC-WEC), on December 3, 2025, organized the fifth edition of the Women in Energy conference, an event dedicated to the visibility of women in the energy sector and the development of the new generation of leaders.
The conference addressed key themes for the future of the energy sector, exploring female leadership at the intersection of strength, perseverance and courage. Discussions followed the career paths of energy leaders and how female management specifically contributes to the evolution of the industry. The event brought together over 100 participants to highlight the importance of gender diversity in decision-making positions and to inspire new generations of female energy leaders.
The event was opened by Ionut Diaconu, FEL Member, and the official speech was delivered by Ion Lungu, President of RNC-WEC, and Olivian Savin, Executive Director of FEL Romania. The founder of FEL Romania, Elena Ratcu, took the floor as the special speaker of this edition and gave a moving speech about the 14 years of existence of the youth energy community, highlighting the role of the organization in training future leaders of this sector.
The first panel, moderated by Raluca Andronoiu – Marketing and Communication Manager, FEL Romania, highlighted the challenges and female role models in the industry, as well as the need to increase the visibility of women in key positions. Electricity distribution areas, renewable energy project development, energy efficiency, ambitious targets for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as well as data analysis and portfolio management were the main areas of expertise in which speakers shared valuable insights, concrete examples, and lessons learned throughout their professional careers. The guests who contributed to this panel were: Mihaela Suciu – General Manager, DEER, Andreea Popescu – General Manager, PPC Blue, Anca Calimaneanu – Energy Efficiency Projects Manager, Veolia, Lacramioara Diaconu – Country Manager, OX2 Romania, Roxana Mihai – Business Development Manager, Alive Capital.
The second panel, moderated by Andreea Dobrin – FEL Romania Member, explored the importance of mentoring programs in the energy industry, the early involvement of young people in strategic projects, but also the need for an inclusive environment for the talents in this sector. The participants who joined the debate in this panel were: Varinia Radu – Founder & CEO, Energynomics, Raluca Alexandra Covrig – Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Energy Employers’ Federation (FPE), Sanda Abrudan – Head of Energy & Resources, UniCredit Bank Romania, Livia Marica – FEL Romania Member, Corina Melchor – Associate Director, Clean Energy at Trio’s European Energy Advisory.
“We are pleased that Women in Energy, now in its fifth edition, is shaping up as a benchmark event in the energy sector and is turning into a long-term commitment to support and promote leadership. We will constantly support visibility, education and collaboration for a more balanced and stronger energy sector. The transformation of the energy industry does not belong to one gender, one generation or one role – it belongs to all of us, and we cannot build an industry of the future without real diversity of thought, experience and leadership. Our community is the place where these things happen, and this progress is possible thanks to all those who support us and contribute, directly or indirectly, to these objectives,” stated Olivian Savin – Executive Director, FEL Romania.
The audience enjoyed a surprise artistic moment, dedicated to the Women in Energy community, which completed the inspiring atmosphere of the event.
The evening ended with a moment of gratitude to the partners who have actively supported FEL Romania over the years. The symbolic prizes were offered to Engie Romania, Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica, PPC Renewables Romania, Simtel Team, Distributie Energie Electrica Romania, Romgaz, RWEA, RPIA, Transelectrica, Distributie Energie Oltenia and E.ON Romania.
FEL Romania’s media partners, those who, over the years, have constantly contributed to the promotion of FEL Romania’s initiatives and to the strengthening of the dialogue in the sector, were also recognized during the symbolic award ceremony: InvesTenergy, Financial Intelligence, Energy Industry Review, The Diplomat, Energynomics, News Energy, Ziarul Financiar, Focus Energetic.
The closing message, delivered by Raluca Gabor – Regulatory and Public Affairs Manager at FEL Romania, reaffirmed the importance of developing a strong community capable of promoting diversity, intergenerational collaboration, and responsible leadership.
About Future Energy Leaders Romania
Future Energy Leaders Romania (FEL Romania) is the youth program of the Romanian National Committee of World Energy Council (RNC-WEC) and is part of the global network of Future Energy Leaders, developed by the World Energy Council.
FEL Romania is a network of young professionals discussing ideas and developing projects. The program’s objectives include professionalizing young people in the energy sector and developing the skills needed for the fourth industrial revolution, increasing employability, and increasing the presence of young people in decision-making positions. FEL Romania also aims to be a platform for communication and cooperation between the new generation and the current elite in the energy sector, which they consider vital for the good development of the energy sector and the way it interacts with other sectors. FEL Romania aims to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy and reduce the negative environmental impact of energy.
