Geothermal Innovation Days 2026

Innovation Days 2026 will take place in Delft, the Netherlands, between Tuesday, 13 October and Wednesday, 14 October.

Be part of the 2026 edition of the Geothermal Innovation Days, organised by the European Technology & Innovation Platform on Geothermal (ETIP-Geothermal). This two-day event will bring together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in the geothermal sector, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration.

Location: Delft (Netherlands) – TU Delft

Dates: 13–14 October 2026

Organised in collaboration with ETIP-Geothermal, CETPartnership, Geothermica Initiative, Netherlands Entreprise Agency and Smarty Enery Systems ERA-Net, the two-day programme will bring together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in the geothermal sector, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration.

Tuesday 13 October

Morning Session 09:00-12:30

  • Theatre: CETP Heating & Cooling Projects & GEOTEHRMICA / SES Projects Presentations
  • Conference Room: Parallel Sessions

Lunch 12:30-13:30 Projects & Innovation Days Participants

Afternoon Session 13:30-17:00

  • Theatre: Innovation Days – Geothermal Session
  • Conference Room: Geothermal Projects Presentations

Dinner

Wednesday 14 October

Morning Session 09:00-13:00

  • Theatre: Innovation Days
  • Conference Room 1 (closed): CETP Sessions – Funding Agencies & Projects
  • Conference Room 2 (closed): CETP Sessions – Funding Agencies & Projects

Lunch 13:00-14:00 Only available for Innovation Days Participants

Field Trip 14:00-17:00

  • TU Delft – Laboratory, Canopus Drilling, Geothermal Site, Aquifer Site
  • Max 40 people – available for projects & Innovation Days participants

Call for Contributions to the Geothermal Innovation Days 2026

Individuals, companies and organisations are invited to submit proposals for oral presentations (around 10 minutes) to showcase their latest research, projects, and innovations in the field of geothermal energy. Suitable topics for presentations could include:

Highlighting advances in relevant geothermal technologies

Successful examples of bringing innovation to the market

Funding opportunities for research and development

Submission deadline: 31 August 2026

Submit your contribution here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

ETIP-Geothermal is offering a limited number of opportunities for companies and organisations to gain visibility by sponsoring the Geothermal Innovation Days. All income generated from sponsorship will be used to cover the costs of organising the programme of events in Delft.

Official Sponsor (€1000) Package includes:

  • Your logo included on the event programme and any other materials related to the Geothermal Innovation Days;
  • Visibility for your company or organisation in promotional emails, ETIP Geothermal newsletter & EGEC newsletter;
  • Visibility on the social media channels of ETIP Geothermal (500 followers) & EGEC (11,000 followers on LinkedIn);
  • 2 tickets to attend the Geothermal Innovation Days (including the symposium, networking dinner & site visit);
  • Your company or organisation’s roll-up banner on display during the symposium at Strasbourg University.

Networking Dinner Sponsor (€4000)

This unique package is available to one sponsor only. It includes all of the above-mentioned benefits, plus special branding of the Networking Dinner in Delft on Tuesday evening (13 October).

For more information about sponsoring the Geothermal Innovation Days, please contact the ETIP-Geothermal secretariat.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and contribute to the future of geothermal innovation!

DATE OF THE EVENT:
October 13, 2026

TIME: 09:00

LOCATION:
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