Geothermal Innovation Days 2026 – Registrations now open!
The Geothermal Innovation Days 2026 and the Knowledge Sharing Workshop 2026 will take place in Delft, the Netherlands, on 13–14 October 2026
Two connected events will take place at TU Delft on 13–14 October 2026:
- Geothermal Innovation Days 2026, a paid event open to geothermal professionals, researchers, innovators and industry representatives.
- Knowledge Sharing Workshop 2026, a free event presenting projects from CETPartnership Heating and Cooling, the GEOTHERMICA Initiative and the Smart Energy Systems ERA-Net.
The events share selected sessions, networking activities and the TU Delft site visit, while other sessions run in parallel and are reserved for the relevant participant groups. Please select the ticket that best matches your role.
The programme is organised in collaboration with ETIP-Geothermal, CETPartnership, the GEOTHERMICA Initiative, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Smart Energy Systems ERA-Net.
Programme
Tuesday, 13 October
Morning programme | 09:00–12:30
Knowledge Sharing Workshop sessions:
- CETPartnership Heating and Cooling project presentations
- GEOTHERMICA and Smart Energy Systems project presentations
- Parallel thematic and technical sessions
Lunch | 12:30–13:30
Available to registered Knowledge Sharing Workshop participants and Geothermal Innovation Days ticket holders.
Afternoon programme | 13:30–17:00
Parallel sessions:
- Geothermal Innovation Days programme in the theatre
- Heating and cooling project presentations in the conference room
Evening programme
Networking dinner. Participation and any applicable fee should be selected during registration.
Wednesday, 14 October
Morning programme | 09:00–13:00
Parallel programmes:
- Geothermal Innovation Days sessions in the theatre
- Closed CETPartnership sessions for funded projects and funding organisations
- Dedicated Impact and Exploitation Session for projects only
Lunch | 13:00–14:00
Included only for Geothermal Innovation Days ticket holders.
TU Delft site visit | 14:00–17:00
The visit will include selected TU Delft facilities and initiatives, including the laboratory, Canopus Drilling, the geothermal site and the aquifer storage site.
Participation is available to registered project representatives and Geothermal Innovation Days attendees. Capacity is limited to 80 participants, and advance registration is required.
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
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!
October 13, 2026
TIME: 09:00
LOCATION:
Delft, The Netherlands
