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The European Geothermal Congress (EGC) is a premier event that not only unites the entire European geothermal sector but also elevates it to new heights. As the key event for the energy transition, the EGC aims to integrate geothermal energy into the European energy mix, playing a crucial role in the decarbonisation of the EU and enhancing energy independence.
EGC serves as a comprehensive platform for presenting and discussing the latest developments in the market, technology, science, industry, and policy of geothermal energy across Europe. It brings together all the key actors, including industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and financiers, facilitating robust dialogue and collaboration.
The Congress has a rich history of fostering innovation and progress in the geothermal sector. Recent iterations include EGC 2022 in Berlin, Germany; EGC 2019 in The Hague, the Netherlands; EGC 2016 in Strasbourg, France; EGC 2013 in Pisa, Italy; EGC 2007 in Unterhaching (Munich), Germany; EGC 2003 in Szeged, Hungary; and EGC 1999 in Basel, Switzerland. Each of these events has contributed significantly to advancing geothermal energy solutions and promoting sustainable energy practices across the continent.
What sets the EGC apart is both its diversity and its scale. As the largest geothermal event in Europe, it connects a broad spectrum of stakeholders from business, industry, research, finance, and governmental authorities through a variety of networking opportunities and events. These interactions are pivotal for driving forward the geothermal agenda, fostering innovation, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices within the sector.
The EGC not only showcases cutting-edge technologies and research but also addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the geothermal industry. By bringing together a wide array of perspectives and expertise, the congress catalyses the growth and integration of geothermal energy, ensuring it plays a vital role in Europe’s sustainable energy future.
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The German Geothermal Energy Association (BVG) invites you to the Haus der Technik in Essen from 17 to 19 October 2023 and is pleased to announce another expanded, practice-oriented programme. More than 200 lectures and posters await the attendees of the leading national geothermal event. In particular, the congress will offer municipal utilities practical knowledge and contacts with a workshop specialising in the municipal heat turnaround and an information booth of the authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
This year’s focus is on the Nordic partner countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, which will present their geological characteristics and their solutions for the future energy market. Whether long-standing experience with high-temperature geothermal energy from Iceland, novel district heating concepts from Denmark or the widespread use of near-surface geothermal energy as in Sweden, the Nordic countries are taking a very natural approach to geothermal energy use.
High-calibre greetings will be given on Wednesday by, among others, Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy and Deputy Minister President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and the Icelandic Ambassador María Erla Marelsdóttir.Afterwards, several prizes of the Bundesverband Geothermie e.V. will be awarded: The Patricius Medal for special merits in geothermal energy, the prize for the best or young scientist, and the “Science Bar” poster competition, which awards prizes for the best bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral thesis.
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During the German Geothermal Congress, researchers from Fraunhofer ICT will present a scientific poster explaining their activities and the technological progress achieved in LiCORNE. The research group “Batteries” in the Department of Applied Electrochemistry at Fraunhofer is working on the production of lithium hydroxide from solutions derived from the upstream process of geothermal and continental brines supplied by partners EnBW and KIT.
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The 17th European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes – FEMS EUROMAT 2023, will be held in Frankfurt am Main (Germany), 03 – 07 September 2023. The congress venue will be the Goethe-University’s new Westend Campus.
FEMS EUROMAT 2023 is the premier international congress for the latest advancements in materials science and technology. Join leading experts, researchers and innovators with academic and industrial backgrounds from around the globe to share cutting-edge research and network with industry leaders.
The congress’s ambition is to organise a memorable and successful event in the tradition of previous FEMS EUROMAT editions and to offer delegates many opportunities to engage in discussions, build new and strengthen existing partnerships and collaborations within and outside Europe.