The second Summit was hosted by ENEL S.p.A., in Florence, Italy. The theme of this Summit was Electric Utility Structures: Issues and Opportunities. The Florence Joint Statement was signed on May 13, 1993, with the addition of Southern California Edison to the e7 Chairs’ table.
Major global environmental and social issues that affect the electric utility industry are considered to be the top priorities of the e8.
The issues of sustainable development, climate change, social trust, and internationalisation are the focus of the e8's actions.