# OMC Med Energy summit in Ravenna > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/omc-med-energy-summit-in-ravenna > Updated: 2026-10-12T10:08:48.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Ravenna is set to host the 18th edition of the OMC Med Energy summit from April 13 to 15, 2027, at the Pala De Andrè. Titled ‘Connecting the Med: Solutions to Navigate the Energy Complexity’, the event will focus on the Mediterranean’s role as a strategic energy platform and the importance of ports in ensuring supply security and managing the energy transition. Key discussion topics include energy geopolitics, decarbonization, and the integration of hydrogen, LNG, biofuels, offshore renewables, and CO2 capture and storage. The summit will also address infrastructure financing and the growing role of regional data centers. The event has confirmed nearly 6,000 square meters of exhibition space, featuring over 300 companies and 40 new exhibitors. Expected participants include energy ministers from Italy and North Africa, as well as representatives from major institutions such as the European Investment Bank, Goldman Sachs, and MSC. Ravenna Mayor Alessandro Barattoni stated the city aims to serve as a ‘national reference point for energy and port infrastructure’, seeking to balance strategic autonomy with environmental sustainability. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Ravenna to host OMC Med Energy 2027 summit on Mediterranean energy The OMC Med Energy 2027 summit in Ravenna will focus on Mediterranean energy security, port infrastructure, and the transition to renewables, featuring ministers from Italy and North Africa. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omc-med-energy-2027-focuses-on-mediterranean-energy-security ### 2026-10-03: Ravenna hosts Notte d’Oro cultural festival Ravenna will host the eighteenth ‘Notte d’Oro’ on October 17, featuring comedy, art exhibitions, and the presence of the training ship Amerigo Vespucci moored at Marina di Ravenna. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ravenna-hosts-notte-doro-cultural-festival --- Cite as: OMC Med Energy summit in Ravenna. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/omc-med-energy-summit-in-ravenna