Energy supply is a central issue of our time: Climate change demands that we transition to renewable energy, and the gas crisis triggered by the war in Europe also calls for new approaches to energy supply.

Prof. Dr. Matthias Kind explores the multifaceted nature of this topic and highlights perspectives on the management of energy resources.

Additional program items for the Annual Celebration: Opening remarks by the Minister of Science, Research, and the Arts, Petra Olschowski, and the President of the Union (of the Academies), Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Christoph Markschies; a report by the President of the HAdW, Prof. Dr. Bernd Schneidmüller; and the presentation of the endowed Awards.