The event is considered the most important annual meeting of domestic and international stakeholders in the geothermal energy sector, drawing decision-makers, researchers, and business leaders from across Central and Eastern Europe.
This year’s summit will provide a comprehensive overview of the global and regional geothermal landscape, while also offering valuable insights into Hungary’s own ambitions in the field. With geothermal energy playing an increasingly vital role in energy diversification and decarbonization, the summit arrives at a critical time for both the region and the industry.
Key themes of the conference will include the global market outlook, with discussion of current trends, EU regulations, and international case studies, as well as a dedicated focus on the Hungarian market. Topics such as licensing, regulatory developments, and the National Geothermal Utilization Concept will be addressed, along with Hungary’s broader strategy for strengthening energy independence and reducing emissions.
Participants will also explore regional cooperation opportunities, tapping into the geothermal potential of Central and Eastern Europe and learning from successful cross-border examples. The utilization of geothermal energy for electricity generation will be another focal point, with sessions examining how to boost capacity and efficiency. Urban district heating, industrial applications, and agricultural use cases will be explored under the banner of heating and cooling, while financing strategies—ranging from public-private partnerships to green loans—will be discussed by experts from the banking and investor community. Advances in drilling technology and the adaptation of oil and gas solutions for geothermal projects will round out the program.
Speakers include Csaba Lantos, Minister of Energy; Miklós Antics, president of the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC); Dávid Kapes, head of research-production for low carbon and new energies at MOL; Gábor Magyar, technical and strategic director at Rotaqua Kft.; Gábor Molnár, managing director of Arctic Green Engineering; Csaba Kiss, deputy CEO and chief production and nuclear officer at MVM; Beata Kepinska, president of the Polish Geothermal Society; and Annamária Nádor, senior geologist at the Regulatory Authority for the Supervision of Regulated Activities (SZTFH).
The summit will offer attendees the chance to gain firsthand knowledge of the future of geothermal energy from top experts and government representatives. It will also serve as a key platform for building new relationships, forming strategic partnerships, and discussing the policies and innovations shaping the sector.
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