Conference resources
Jan is a sought‑after keynote speaker, moderator, and panelist who regularly speaks to international audiences across government, industry, and academia with data‑driven insights on the energy transition. He has spoken at more than 300 events and delivered more than 50 keynotes. Below you find a short bio, videos of his talks and photos that can be used for event material. Contact Jan if you wish to engage him via this website.
Short bio
Professor Jan Rosenow is one of Europe’s leading authorities on energy and climate policy, with a particular focus on energy efficiency, electrification, and clean heat. He is Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford, where he leads the Energy Programme at the Environmental Change Institute, and a Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford. He is also a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge. Jan advises governments and international organisations including the World Economic Forum, United Nations, World Bank, and the International Energy Agency, and in 2025 was invited to brief all 27 EU energy ministers at a formal European Council debate on industrial electrification. His work has shaped major energy and climate policies and is widely cited in global media including The New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, and the BBC. In recognition of his impact, he was named the most-read thought leader on the energy transition in 2024.
Short bio
Professor Jan Rosenow is one of Europe’s leading authorities on energy and climate policy, with a particular focus on energy efficiency, electrification, and clean heat. He is Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford, where he leads the Energy Programme at the Environmental Change Institute, and a Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford. He is also a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge. Jan advises governments and international organisations including the World Economic Forum, United Nations, World Bank, and the International Energy Agency, and in 2025 was invited to brief all 27 EU energy ministers at a formal European Council debate on industrial electrification. His work has shaped major energy and climate policies and is widely cited in global media including The New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, and the BBC. In recognition of his impact, he was named the most-read thought leader on the energy transition in 2024.
Examples of past talks
Facilitating session "The rise of electro states" at the World Economic Forum 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos
Facilitating session "The rise of electro states" at the World Economic Forum 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos
Invited scene setting presentation to 27 EU energy ministers at European Energy Council meeting in Luxembourg
Part of Euroheat & Power Annual Conference keynote
Vision Wärmewende at Forum Wärmepumpe in Berlin (in German)
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