PITCH “MARATHON” on eco-sustainable projects
Grand Challenges Scholars Program (EU Chapter)
July 8th, 2025 – GC-Europe Conference
The “Pitch Marathon Conference” includes brief interventions from key actors in the sectoring during the continuous plenary sessions, alongside parallel interactive breakout rooms. This format creates a dynamic environment for experts and enthusiasts in the energy sector to connect, facilitating the exchange of valuable thoughts and experiences from participants worldwide. As in the previous eight editions, the conference upholds its commitment to providing an academic platform for sharing research, projects, ideas, models, and best practices.
To participate to the conference please register at: https://forms.gle/5JETWVxKntTcRNjh8
To attend the conference on the day click on the following link
GCSP – GOOGLE MET CONFERENCE LINK
Youtube Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/sQCRQeAGwRA?feature=share
Special thanks from the Conference Committee and the Grand Challenges students that with Micro Grid Academy, and their US colleagues, worked enthusiastically for the new GC-EU 2023 conference.
Our efforts are being rewarded with impressive numbers
- Attendees and Speakers from 24 countries will share insights
Italy, Spain, Norway, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Greece, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, USA, Peru, Venezuela, India
- 38 among Universities, Industries, Research and Development Centres will contribute to the discussion
Sapienza, Strathmore University, Ministry Of Energy, IIT-Comillas, University of Mombasa, Kisii University, Africa Renewables Katalyst, EOT – Energy of Things, MIT, Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Milano, Heriot-Watt University, University of Naples “Parthenope”, EnGreen, University of Pisa, University of Newcastle, Coordinamento Cers Roma e Lazio, Italian school liceo Nomentano, Asian Institute of Technology Thailand, Technical Solidarity ONLUS, TUM Seed Center, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology India, Ecofuturo, ANCI Lazio, Metabolism of Cities Living Lab, BOKU University, Szolidáris Gazdaság Központ, Waya Energy Inc., WFP, SUNY ESF, Internal Medicine Unit of Castelli Hospital, CREEC, LUT School of Energy Systems, Stellenbosch university, Stavanger Municipality, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Hatch Mate, Colorado School of Mines, Arizona State University, USC
A big thank you to our confirmed speakers for their crucial contributions to a day of vibrant multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our goal is to spark a collaborative exchange of projects and ideas, collectively working towards optimizing methods for the sustainable development of Renewable Energy, Mini Grids, and Communities, encompassing technical, environmental, and socio-economic aspects.
There is still time to register
Registration link: https://forms.gle/5JETWVxKntTcRNjh8
The Technical Scientific Committee
Andrea Micangeli
Daniele Bricca
Flavia Vespasiano
Sonia Pilato
Lavinia Croce
Tommaso Gallozzi
Conference Theme Focus on Mini-Grids, Sustainability, and Community-Based Energy Systems.
Format Online event hosted by Sapienza University.
Time From 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Language Presentations may be delivered in English or Italian.
Target audience International Scholars from Europe, Africa, and US.
Conference Outcomes The objective of this event is to cultivate and strengthen our robust networks and collaborations
Cost Attendance is FREE, courtesy of our sponsors
