10th Inaugural Lecture
We are pleased to invite you to the F1RST Inaugural Lecture at Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) on the topic:
“Easier and Harder Than Expected: The Uneven Global Energy Transition Triggered by Climate Policy”
Why are solar power, batteries and electric cars spreading faster than most experts thought possible, while cutting emissions remains a global challenge? This lecture explores the complex interplay between technology, economics and policy that is shaping the worldwide energy transition.
Prof. Christoph Bertram, Professor of Global Energy System and Policy Analysis.
Agenda
05.30 pm: Welcome and short introduction Prof. Christoph Bertram by Stefanie Lindstaedt
05.40 pm: Lecture on: “Easier and Harder Than Expected: The Uneven Global Energy Transition Triggered by Climate Policy”
- Why have solar power, wind power and electric cars spread faster than experts expected?
- Why do some countries adopt clean technologies more quickly than others, and what role do economics and policy play?
- How can scenario modelling help policymakers understand the choices that shape future energy and climate outcomes?
06.05 pm: Open discussion and Q&A
Event Details
- Date: 3 November, 2026
- Time: 05.30 pm – 06.15 pm
- Location: IT:U Education Campus, Altenberger Straße 66c, Science Park 4, A-4040 Linz
- Host: Stefanie Lindstaedt, Founding President IT:U
We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of discussions, ideas, and networking and kindly ask you to register.