Ivan Matejak

Ivan Matejak is the Director SET Plan & Strategic Programming at the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), where he focuses on advancing sustainable energy research and innovation. He is responsible of EERA's strategic engagement in the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) and he coordinates the ETIPs Forum, activities of the European Technology and Innovation Platforms, fostering collaboration between the research community, industry, policymakers and the European Commission. His expertise lies in European energy policy, strategic programming, research and innovation, and building partnerships to accelerate the clean energy transition. Through his work, he contributes to shaping European research and innovation priorities and strengthening the role of the research community in achieving Europe's energy and climate objectives. Matejak holds a PhD in Geopolitics, Geostrategy and Geo-economy from the University of Trieste.