Energy Leadership Meeting 2026 – Perspectives for the Energy World of Tomorrow

On February 9, 2026, leading figures from the energy sector, industry, politics, and science will gather in Essen for the 15th SZ Energy Leadership Meeting . As an exclusive prelude to E-world energy & water, the event provides a platform for groundbreaking debates and direct exchange at the highest level.

Moderated by Michael Bauchmüller and Björn Finke (Süddeutsche Zeitung), the most pressing questions of the transformation will be the focus:

  • How can energy prices remain competitive?

  • What role do network expansion and municipal heat planning play in ensuring security of supply after 2030?

  • And how do green electricity, hydrogen, and digitalization contribute to the transformation?

The meeting is particularly relevant due to the recent monitoring report on the energy transition . In it, Federal Minister Reiche has proposed ten key measures to make the transformation economically and competitively friendly.

How will these plans affect climate targets, electricity prices, and the future of the energy transition?

The discussion will include Kerstin Andreae (BDEW), Julia Bläsius (Agora Energiewende), Dr. Markus Krebber (RWE) and Andreas Mundt (Federal Cartel Office) .

Participants gain exclusive insights into current political and economic developments, benefit from high-caliber impulses, and can translate these directly into their corporate and investment strategies.

At the same time, the event offers an opportunity to expand one's network and intensify the exchange with decision-makers from all relevant areas.

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Access to the event

You need a ticket to participate in the Energy Leadership Meeting.

€890 plus VAT. €757 plus VAT for E-world exhibitors (= 15% discount on the regular price)

The participation fee includes the following services:

  • Participation in the Energy Leadership Meeting incl.

  • refreshments

  • Lunch

  • Evening snack

  • Admission to E-world on all three days of the trade fair (February 10-12, 2026)

You can purchase your ticket in the  E-world ticket shop  .

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