Budapest Energy and Security Talks
TDI CEO Jay Truesdale joined policymakers, business leaders, and international experts in Hungary for the third annual Budapest Energy and Security Talks (BeSTalks), hosted by the Equilibrium Institute of Budapest.
Jay delivered remarks on panels dedicated to the diplomatic, economic, and military implications of Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, as well as on the impact and trajectory of strategic cooperation between Russia and China.
At a time when geopolitical uncertainty, energy and economic resilience, and technological change are increasingly interconnected, forums like BeSTalks provide valuable space for candid, evidence-based international dialogue.
Thanks to the Equilibrium Institute for convening such a thoughtful and timely exchange.
Date: July 13-14, 2026
Location: Budapest, Hungary