INSPIRE Review 2023

The INSPIRE energy summit was the first to bring together fascinating speakers from different fields on the subject of the transition to clean energy. We have compiled some interesting insights about the event for you here.

That was INSPIRE 2023: “We make it happen!”

2023 im Schnelldurchlauf

Significant parting words: Michael Strugl appeals to the audience.
The VERBUND Energy Conference brought together top decision-makers who want to actively help shape the transition to clean energy.
On stage in the plenary session: Philipp Blom, Michael Strugel and Marc Elsberg with moderator.
Thursday focused on the future. Because in order to be carbon neutral, all fossil processes would have to be replaced with renewable alternatives.
A look into the inspire 2023 lecture theatre: Michael Strugl is presenting his intro "Time for Confidence".
Numerous attendees gathered at Scalaria on Lake Wolfgang and used the first day to network.
Author Marc Elsberg smiles into the camera. He is wearing a dark blue suit.
With bestsellers such as Blackout and °C – Celsius, the writer Marc Elsberg has earned an international reputation. For Inspire, he looks ahead to what the world might look like in 2040.
We see a world map composed of the pictures of Reaction employees.
Using innovation to scale climate action in time to save our planet: Reaction’s Dan Matthies and Olga Paxson tell us how this can be done, and what role start-ups and a think tank can play. It's all about "improving the lives of a billion people".
The VERBUNDx employees smile into the camera.
Since 2020, VERBUND has been joining forces with other industry leaders to find the best start-ups under the motto “Shaping the future of energy and infrastructure”. The goal is to develop joint solutions for the transition to clean energy in a straightforward and open environment.
Carlota Pi smiles at the camera. She is standing on a roof in a black turtleneck jumper. You can see a city in the background.
The co-founder and CEO of green tech start-up Holaluz from Spain talks about her approach to clean energy and the need for global changes in this interview.
A dynamic formation of mainly green, yellow and a few purple strands with small dots at the end of the strands.
Innovation is the key to a carbon-free energy future. Climate targets can only be achieved with new technologies, approaches and a new mindset.
Michael Strugl smiles into the camera. A reservoir in the background. He is wearing a dark grey turtleneck jumper.
Much is possible – if we want it and tackle it. The future is in our hands. Because together we are the driving force behind change. A plea by Michael Strugl.
A series of white pipes in the evening light.
“Water is the coal of the future. The energy of tomorrow is water that has been broken down by electricity. The elements of water – hydrogen and oxygen – that have been broken down in this way will ensure the Earth’s energy supply for the foreseeable future.”