Empowering Collaboration for Energy Security and Economic Prosperity
Executive Summary by BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
Under the guiding principle, “Securing Energy. Advancing Society,” the BMW Foundation Energy Security Hub at the 2025 Munich Security Conference featured in-depth discussions on energy innovation, security, and market viability.
Leading scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers came together to address one of the most critical questions of our time: How can we accelerate the development of affordable, low-carbon energy and achieve energy independence more swiftly?
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), highlighted the surging global demand for energy, with electricity consumption outpacing overall growth. EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis challenged Europe’s future: “We now need to decide if we want to be players or mere spectators in this new world.”
Find 5 key takeaways in the executive summary, featuring insights from Greg Jackson (CEO of Octopus Energy), Vitali Klitschko (Mayor of Kyiv) and more.