The EU-funded AMIGDALA project is set to host a pivotal workshop in Brussels on November 25, 2026, aimed at exploring the role of integrated modelling in shaping Europe’s industrial landscape. The event will gather policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to discuss methods for enhancing competitiveness, bolstering energy and resource security, and reducing emissions in European industries. This half-day workshop, titled “Pathways towards competitive, resilient, and sustainable European industries: How an integrated modelling framework can improve decision making,” will take place at KVS Brussels, running from 09:15 to 12:45, followed by a networking lunch.
As European industries face challenges such as volatile global markets, fluctuating energy prices, and the transition towards climate neutrality, the AMIGDALA project aims to provide a comprehensive framework that links industrial scenarios with energy systems, trade patterns, and regional economic impacts. The workshop will begin with a keynote address by Francesco Ferioli from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER), followed by presentations of key findings from the AMIGDALA team and interactive sessions with participants.
Participants will engage in four parallel thematic sessions focusing on future scenarios and policy sensitivities, transition pathways for energy-intensive sectors, industrial policy and competitiveness, and the use of data and decision-support tools. These sessions will be led by experts from the AMIGDALA consortium, including Wouter Nijs (VITO/EnergyVille), Paul Stegmann (TNO), Joel Neave (Deloitte), Frank Wubbolts (TNO), Fabio Rosada, Matteo Carisi (GreenDecision), and Dinh Du Tran (DECHEMA).
The workshop aims to validate whether the AMIGDALA framework’s scenarios, indicators, and digital tools meet the practical needs of industrial and policy decision-makers. Feedback gathered will be instrumental in refining the project’s modelling scenarios and decision-support resources. Attendees will include representatives from various European Commission directorates-general, the OECD, industry associations, energy infrastructure operators, and research organizations.
Participation in the workshop is free, but prior registration is necessary through the AMIGDALA website. The event promises to be a significant platform for stakeholders to assess the potential of integrated modelling approaches to foster more resilient, competitive, and sustainable industries in Europe.
About AMIGDALA
AMIGDALA aims to achieve impact by providing European legislators and industries insights into the interaction between regulatory action and the global industrial investment response. This innovative approach thus drives sustainability while it considers strategic positioning, global competitiveness and resilience. Led by the research centre TNO (The Netherlands), the AMIGDALA project is formed by BFI, the Catholic University of Leuven, DECHEMA, Deloitte, ENEA, European Research Services, GreenDecision, IIASA, SITECH, Sustainable Innovations, and VITO. The AMIGDALA project has been programmed under the Process4Planet partnership and is supported by the European Union under the Grant Agreement number 101138534
Rocío García
Sustainable Innovations Europe
Legal Disclaimer:
The information contained in this article has been provided by independent third-party contributors, clients, or content partners. We do not independently verify the accuracy, completeness, legality, ownership, licensing, or reliability of submitted content, including text, images, videos, trademarks, or other media materials. The submitting party is solely responsible for ensuring that all content, including images and media assets, complies with applicable copyright, trademark, licensing, and intellectual property laws. We disclaim liability for any unauthorized use of copyrighted or proprietary materials by third parties. If you believe that any content published on this platform infringes your intellectual property rights, kindly contact the author above for prompt review and resolution.