The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2026 is organised by the German Federal Government and takes place from 17 to 18 March 2026 in Berlin. This annual high-level conference is one of the world's most important gatherings on global energy transformation, bringing together energy ministers, city leaders, industry executives, and researchers from around the world to discuss the transition to sustainable energy systems.
The German Federal Government launched the Energy Transition Dialogue as a flagship international forum to share the lessons and experiences of Germany's Energiewende — one of the world's most ambitious energy transformation programmes. The event provides a unique platform for ministerial-level discussions alongside technical workshops and industry exhibitions.
Key themes include smart grid technologies that enable the integration of variable renewable energy sources into urban networks, decentralised energy systems that empower communities and cities to generate, store, and manage their own energy, the role of green hydrogen as a versatile energy carrier for hard-to-decarbonise sectors, and the critical contribution of digitalisation — including AI, IoT, and blockchain — in managing increasingly complex energy systems and achieving climate-neutral cities.
The programme features high-level plenary sessions with government ministers, city mayors, and CEOs, alongside specialised workshops on topics such as sector coupling, energy storage, and just transition policies that ensure the social costs of the energy shift are fairly distributed. Exhibition spaces showcase the latest energy technologies from companies around the world. For energy policymakers, city leaders, utility executives, and researchers working on the global energy transition, this dialogue offers unparalleled access to the strategic conversations shaping the future of energy in cities and nations worldwide.