International Sustainable Energy Conference – ISEC 2026
Organizer
AEE INTEC, UNIDO and IRHC - Renewable Heating & Cooling, supported by the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI)
in cooperation with
- IEA Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) TCP
- IEA Energy Storage (ES) TCP
- Green Tech Valley
- respact
- and more
Content Description
4th International Sustainable Energy Conference for Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems. ISEC 2026 sees itself as a driving force for innovative ideas for research, business, energy policy and global cooperation.
ISEC 2026 will provide an international platform for exchange among researchers, energy policymakers and businesses to swiftly and effectively leverage the opportunities arising from the UN Climate Conferences, the SDG Goals, and European agreements (Green Deal, Fit for 55). The aim is to translate these into actionable strategies through the collaboration of research institutions and companies in the energy and resource sectors.
Over the three conference days, ISEC 2026 will focus on various thematic areas, such as the "Role of the Heating Sector and Energy Efficiency" in an interconnected sustainable energy system, as well as "Research and Innovation in Energy Transition, Circular Economy, and Climate-Neutral Cities".
Highlights
- Welcome Reception (evening 14 April) featuring a Science Slam and an engaging live experiment
- Keynotes opening both conference days, setting the stage for the most relevant developments in policy, industry and research
- Dinner Speech by Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, former UNIDO Director-General: "A Just and Resilient Energy Transition in a Fragmented World"
- Interactive workshops and strong international perspectives, including dedicated sessions with a focus on the Global South
- Poster presentations with a Pitch Session format for selected posters and best poster award
- Plenty of time for informal exchange and networking, with additional opportunities to connect with industry via the newly established Industry Board and the trade exhibition.