The Smart Specialisation Panel “Quality of Life – Environmentally Friendly Energy” was held under the theme “Energy Solutions and Trends” on 28 October 2026 at the University of Rzeszów. The meeting brought together representatives from academia, business, public administration and the energy sector, creating the oppurtunity for the exchange of experiences and discussion on the future direction of the modern energy sector and the challenges associated with the energy transition.

Associate Professor Grzegorz Wisz, Vice-Dean for External Relations and Faculty Outreach was the moderator of the panel. The University of Rzeszów and the Subcarpathian Renewable Energy Cluster were the substantive partners. The programme of the meeting  included topics related to the development of renewable energy sources (RES), energy storage, modern energy infrastructure, and the intelligent management of energy use. The topics discussed included global trends in the energy transition, implementation experience gained by the Krosno Energy Cluster, opportunities for the development of renewable energy sources as a smart specialisation of the Subcarpathian region, as well as agrivoltaics, small-scale domestic wind turbines, and virtual power plants. The panel provided an opportunity to present current trends, exchange knowledge and experiences, and establish contacts that could foster the development of joint research and implementation initiatives.