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Anna Gumbau

Transform complex sustainability topics into actionable insights with Anna Gumbau, speaker and energy journalist. Anna works with organisations to navigate climate policy, energy transition and circular economy initiatives, delivering high-impact moderation for clients including European Commission, Volvo Cars and SolarPower Europe.

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Anna Gumbau, Speaker | Energy & Climate Journalist
Anna Gumbau

Anna Gumbau

Brussels, Belgium

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£2k–5k

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  • Energy and climate journalist with international publication experience
  • Event moderator for European Commission and major corporations
  • Founder of She Owns The Stage communications consultancy
Anna Gumbau is an energy and climate journalist, event moderator, and communications specialist who transforms complex sustainability topics into engaging conversations that drive meaningful action in organisations worldwide. As founder of She Owns The Stage and an international event host, Anna has moderated nearly 200 high-profile events for clients including the European Commission, Volvo Cars, and SolarPower Europe. Her work as a journalist appears in respected publications such as Deutsche Welle, El País, Euractiv, and Energy Monitor. Anna brings unique value through her rare combination of technical expertise in EU sustainability policy and exceptional audience engagement skills. She helps organisations navigate the complexities of energy transition, climate action, and circular economy initiatives by creating platforms where diverse stakeholders can develop practical solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Audiences leave Anna's sessions with clear insights into sustainability trends affecting their industries, practical strategies for implementing climate-focused initiatives, and renewed confidence in communicating complex environmental topics to their own stakeholders. Book Anna for your next event to experience how her journalistic precision and warm stage presence can transform technical discussions into actionable insights that resonate with any audience.

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Anna Gumbau transforms complex sustainability topics into engaging conversations that drive meaningful action, bringing her rare combination of technical expertise in EU policy and exceptional audience engagement skills to nearly 200 high-profile events for clients like the European Commission and Volvo Cars. Book Anna for your next event to experience how her journalistic precision and warm stage presence can transform technical discussions into actionable insights that resonate with any audience.

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Testimonials

It was really excellent, well done. Anna did a great job of managing all the speakers, ensuring everyone had a fair chance to speak and keeping the discussions lively.

European Consumer Organisation (BEUC)

Responsive, keen and energetic, Anna helped us deliver a successful event with a lively panel discussion. We appreciated her ability to skilfully manage questions from the audience and make the speakers feel comfortable in the event setting.

Booking.com

Your ability to guide discussions, engage the participants, and bring out the most valuable insights was greatly appreciated. Your efforts helped creating an atmosphere of collaboration and learning, making the AGRI Food Days a memorable experience for all involved.

DG Agriculture

European Commission

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What is Anna Gumbau's speaking style like?

Anna Gumbau structures sessions around moderated discussion formats, drawing on her background as an energy and climate journalist to frame technical sustainability topics — such as EU policy, energy transition, and circular economy — in ways that produce stakeholder-led, practical outcomes.

What topics does Anna Gumbau specialise in?

Anna Gumbau specialises in energy transition, EU sustainability policy, climate action, circular economy, and science and environment communication. She has moderated nearly 200 high-profile events for clients including the European Commission, Volvo Cars, and SolarPower Europe, and her journalism has appeared in Deutsche Welle, El País, Euractiv, and Energy Monitor.

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