# Event Details - **Event Name**: When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe? - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Europe’s energy future is under pressure. A focused discussion on power, geopolitics, industry, and what comes next.About this EventEurope’s energy crisis is no longer a distant policy debate, it is becoming a defining constraint on industry, competitiveness, security, and everyday life.After cutting itself off from a major source of cheap energy, Europe now faces a difficult combination of rising electricity demand, industrial pressure, geopolitical fragmentation, and slow infrastructure buildout. AI, electrification, reshoring, and defense spending are all increasing energy needs at the same time that affordable baseload supply remains uncertain.This event is built around a deliberately provocative question: When will the lights go out in Europe?Not as alarmism or doomsday theatre, but as a serious framework for examining Europe’s real vulnerabilities, timelines, and strategic choices.PanelistsMs. Jessica Johnson (United Kingdom) – Communications & Advocacy Director, nucleareuropeMr. Antonio Vayá Soler (Spain) – Manager, TerraPraxisMs. Devora Mason (Israel/Canada) – Co-Founder & Strategic Capital Lead, Acadia GreenMr. David Terblanche (South Africa) – Co-Founder & Director, ScarabTechModeratorMs. Eleonora Neri (Italy) – International Relations Specialist, Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS)Rather than a conventional panel discussion, the event is structured as a moderated scenario session exploring five competing pathways for Europe’s energy future:A — Europe reconnects with Russian energyB — Europe goes nuclearC — Renewables, storage, and grids stabilize the systemD — Long-term dependence on US LNGE — Europe moves too slowly and faces structural declineA small group of experts from energy markets, infrastructure, geopolitics, industry, and policy will be pushed toward specificity rather than abstraction.Each participant will address:Their baseline diagnosis of Europe’s energy positionWhether they see a credible “lights-out” risk — and on what timelineThe assumptions their outlook depends onThe single most important lever policymakers are ignoringOne trend they believe is overhypedOne risk they believe is underestimatedThe goal is not consensus, but clarity: identifying which futures are plausible, which trade-offs Europe continues to avoid, and which decisions will shape the continent over the next decade.Why AttendGain a clearer understanding of Europe’s emerging energy constraints and their economic consequencesHear directly from experts across energy, infrastructure, geopolitics, and marketsExplore the most credible pathways for Europe’s energy future — and the trade-offs behind each oneUnderstand which risks are underestimated, which narratives are overstated, and where policy is likely headingJoin a discussion designed around specificity, disagreement, and practical insight rather than generic talking pointsEvent Details? Venue: WeXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna? Date & Time: Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 17:00 – 20:00About the OrganizerThe Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) is an independent, interdisciplinary institute based in Vienna, dedicated to addressing the complex global challenges of the 21st century. Led by Prof. Dr. Zoltan Acs, a leading economist and professor, VIGS focuses on three main areas: International Relations and Geopolitics, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, and Well-Being and Health. Through innovative research and global collaboration, VIGS bridges academia and society to shape a future where knowledge drives clarity, purpose, and positive change. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wien/when-will-the-lights-go-out-in-europe/100001989220641487 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: weXelerate - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Wien - **state**: WI - **country**: Austria - **location**: weXelerate - **lat**: 48.2131378 - **long**: 16.3796897 - **full address**: weXelerate, 1 Praterstraße, Wien, Austria ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1f6a65f0073e979b07845da474e1879695049e44efa4bb788cb2f5761125b29c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010000-gmir.jpg?v=1778827027 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe? being held? - **A:** When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe? takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at weXelerate, 1 Praterstraße, Wien, Austria. - **Q**: Who is organizing When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe?? - **A:** When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe? is organized by Vienna Institute for Global Studies. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wien, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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