The Euroheat & Power Congress 2026 represents the flagship gathering for Europe's district heating and cooling sector, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovation experts to address the continent's energy transition challenges.
Organised by Euroheat & Power—a Brussels-based non-profit association representing the district energy sector—the Congress serves as a central platform for advancing sustainable heating and cooling solutions across Europe. The organisation, through its DHC+ Platform, has established itself as the primary advocate for district energy research and innovation, making this Congress a critical venue for sector developments.
The event targets a diverse audience including district energy operators, municipal authorities, energy policymakers, technology providers, and researchers. Participants will engage with current challenges in decarbonising Europe's heating and cooling infrastructure, which accounts for a substantial portion of the continent's energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Key topics centre on the deployment of efficient district heating and cooling networks as mechanisms for achieving European climate objectives. The Congress provides opportunities to examine technological innovations, policy frameworks, and best practices that enable the transition toward renewable and waste heat integration in district systems.
Expected outcomes include strengthened professional networks within the sector, dissemination of research findings from ongoing EU-funded projects, and identification of collaborative pathways for accelerating district energy expansion. The Congress also facilitates dialogue between technical experts and decision-makers, supporting the development of evidence-based policies for sustainable urban heating and cooling.
This edition promises to be particularly significant given the accelerating pace of European climate legislation and the growing recognition of district energy's role in meeting decarbon