Petros Markopoulos, Head of the Clean Energy and Sustainable Transport Department of DAFNI Network, kicked off the day with a compelling presentation on โThe Clean Energy Transition of the Greek Islands: Challenges and Good Practices.โ
Nelly Leligou from University of West Attica emphasized the importance of โEducating All Actors on the Challenge of the Energy Transition,โ highlighting the need for comprehensive training and awareness.

Adriรกn Fernรกndez Vรกzquez, an Industrial Engineer from the Tenerife Energy Transition Office, shared insights into the unique challenges faced by Tenerife in its journey towards sustainable energy.
Mary Papandreou, Civil Engineer and MSc Director of the HIT Branch of the South Aegean Region, presented on โEnergy Transition in Touristic Destinations,โ addressing both opportunities and obstacles in the context of tourism.
Elisa Peรฑalvo-Lรณpez, representing Universitat Politรจcnica de Valรจncia (UPV), introduced the GENERA project to all attendees and outlined the key challenges it aims to tackle in promoting energy transition across European islands.

To conclude the workshop, Mayors Evangelos Fragkakis, Marcos Serra Colomar, EFSTATHIOS KONTOS, Vaios Kalopitas, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), showcasing their commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives in their regions.
A big thank you to all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions! Together, we can pave the way for a sustainable energy future in our beautiful island destinations.