Celebrating the history and evolution of the European Electrical Contractors Association on the 20th of November
If you want to attend the event, contact: info@europe-on.org
EuropeOn celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024. But how has the association evolved during its seven decades of history? And, more importantly, what is yet to come? Founded in 1954 under the name AIE (Association Internationale des entreprises d’équipment Electrique), EuropeOn has grown from its initial 5 founding associations, to representing 18 members from 16 different European countries. Let’s take a dive into this incredible journey that spans 70 years and started before the establishment of the EU!
Programme
15:30h - 17:00h
Wednesday 20th of November
Launch of EuropeOn’s Sector report
Electrical contractors: problem solvers in a fast-changing Europe
Key figures and insights on the European electrical contracting sector. Discussion with policymakers and experts in the field.
17:30h - 21:00h
Wednesday 20th of November
- Exhibition “Electricity meets Art”
EuropeOn x Créahmbxl - 70th anniversary celebration + standing dinner
Is it possible to recycle a solar panel into a canvas for an art piece?
Discover an exhibition where creativity meets innovation. Blending art, electricity, circularity and inclusion in inspiring ways.
The art will be available for purchase
9:00h - 12:00h
Thursday 21st of November
General secretaries meeting Q4
12:00h - 12:30h
Quick follow up with the Board
Some highlights in our history
1954
Creation of EuropeOn: electrical contractors’ associations from Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Great Britain and France came together to create the AIE (Association Internationale des entreprises d’équipement Electrique).
1954
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1970s
The AIE grew really quickly, with the inclusion of members from Austria (1956), Germany (1961), Scotland (1963), Spain (1965) the Netherlands (1967), and Belgium (1969).
1992
After the creation of the European Union (EU) with the Maastricht Treaty (1992) and the consolidation of its institutions, the AIE became not only a technical and economic, but also a policy-focused body.
2000
The AIE established its secretariat in Brussels to become an active part of the EU policymaking process
2000s
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2010s
The evolution of the AIE during the 2000s and 2010s was linked to the technological advancements related to the electrical sector and the advance of renewable energies
2019
The AIE changed its name to become EuropeOn. This change was accompanied by the creation of a new visual identity and therefore, a rebranding of the association.
The EuropeOn Secretariat was renewed, with its current team.
We launched our #Skills4Climate campaign to raise decisionmakers’ attention on the need to intertwine skills and climate policies.
2024
Publication of the reports on attractiveness campaigns and on assessing workforce gaps.
Ursula von der Leyen includes the Electrification Action Plan in the mission letter of the new Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen
Next?
New Sector Report (November 2024)
Keep pushing for clean electrification and working on skills (see 2024 Manifesto)
After 70 years of existence, electrical contractors remain more important than ever in
tackling global challenges such as climate change, energy security, competitiveness
of clean industries, the housing crisis, the skills shortage, or even pandemics, as we
will demonstrate in our new Sector Report (launch on 20 November). As our sector
has undergone important changes, EuropeOn has increased its role in representing the opinions and needs of electrical contractors in Europe and will continue to do so during many more years.
