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Integration: Europe’s path to resilience and competitiveness. 

Enlit Europe is where the energy industry comes together to integrate ideas, technologies, people and solutions, and turn them into real progress.

The Summit brings together Europe's most influential energy leaders, policymakers and innovators to share practical insights, challenge perspectives and shape the collaborations driving Europe's integrated energy future.

Meet our first 2026 speakers

Niamh Akkermans
Structurer Flex Assets, Structuring & Origination | Eneco Energy Trade
Philippe Arsonneau
Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Segments | Schneider Electric
Laurent Bataille
Executive Vice President, Europe Operations | Schneider Electric
Gerhard Christiner
Chief Technical Officer | Austrian Power Grid AG
Joris de Groot
Chief Transition Officer | Alliander
Jon Slade
CEO & Founder | ENSEK
Bharath Varsh Rao
Deep-tech business developer and scientist | AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Elisabeth Zehetner
State Secretary for Energy, Startups and Tourism | Austrian Federal Ministry for Economy, Energy and Tourism

2026 Summit Topics

These are some of the themes that will power the Summit in Vienna. 

Greater Cross-sector Integration

Integration right across the energy value chain and beyond is being recognised as key to strengthening competitiveness, resilience and keeping our climate goals on track. This theme is the overarching one of the 2026 event, including the Opening Keynote.

European Competitiveness

The EU's "Made in Europe" initiative aims to boost domestic manufacturing as part of efforts to address squeezed supply chains. Under this theme, experts explore how to navigate the thin line between openness and protectionism in the ‘Made in Europe: Going Beyond the Label’ session.

Austria's Energy Transition

Austria is a leader in renewable-based electricity, and it has ambitious targets of a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2040. Hear from local stakeholders about progress and what is next in our ‘What’s Next in Austria's Energy Transition?’ session.

Capitalising on Flexibility

To have an energy system that is as flexible as possible on both the supply and demand sides remains a major objective for the industry. Under this theme, experts examine how to address the widening gap between distributed asset, such as PV and EVs and how to extract the most flexibility value out of them in the ‘Optimising DERs to Unleash Full Flexibility’ session.

Data Centres & The Grid

As we continue to grow data centre assets, especially AI-based ones, the unprecedented strain they are putting on the power grids is arguably one of the hottest topics facing the industry. Hear how grid operators with the help of solution providers are addressing this issue in our ‘Tackling the Grid Impact of Data Centres’ session.

Renewable Gases’ Role

Although electrification is the direction of travel for a low-carbon future, it’s important to recognise that renewable gases also have a role to play, especially in hard-to-abate industries. Under this theme, experts will explore how electricity and gas sectors can effectively work together to support the industry competitiveness in the 'Electrification, Gas, and Industrial Competitiveness' session.

Where the conversations continue

The ideas shared on stage continue throughout the Summit. Meet the speakers, connect with fellow delegates and build relationships with the people shaping Europe's integrated energy future.

The Connect Area

The Connect Area is the heartbeat of the Summit, where every handshake holds the opportunity to spark your next big collaboration. Delegates had to save room in their agenda to:

  • Sip & Socialise during two daily coffee breaks
  • Enjoy lunch on all three days
  • Raise their glass during the Summit-only cocktail receptions on days 1 and 2

The Think Tank

Delegates can close their three days at Enlit Europe with the Think Tank Workshop and networking lunch.

With a different topic every year, delegates work with industry leaders to discuss energy challenges and create actionable solutions to move the energy transition forward.

And their names are featured in the following year’s published report.

The Attendee List

At Enlit, delegates gain knowledge they don't know is out there and meet people they don't know they need to meet.  

Who attended last year?

Check out the 2025 Summit attendee list

The Event App

Turn Enlit Europe into your best networking experience.

The event networking app gives delegates the attendee list, the option to book meetings, and is their personal event guide so they could plan ahead, connect with the right people, and make every moment count.

Attendees Testimonials

Kate Willard

Envoy, Thames Estuary Growth Board

“Excellent delegate attendance, high level participation with decision makers, and great and inclusive programme.”

Roberto Zangrandi

Partner, HIGHTECH PARTNERS GROUP

“It's like going back to a holiday spot you have known since you were a child...”

Stratis Kanarachos

Senior Consultant, European Dynamics

“Very well organised, well attended by all important players, an excellent opportunity for networking.”

Enlit Europe Summit Delegate

“Main stakeholders in the energy transition are part of Enlit. It is a very relevant Summit.”

Bertrand Haudeville

Gas Smart Meter Roll-Out, GRDF

“Great presence of energy sector players. Major themes covered. Key messages and contacts to take away to keep going further.”

Estefanía López Turnes

Digital Project Manager, Plexigrid

“Like running a marathon for the mind. Totally worth the mental exercise!”

Corinna Grajetzky

Director for European Affairs, ENGIE

“I attended the Enlit Europe Summit and Exhibition - and it was just great! Truly inspiring keynotes at the opening session, many new insights in innovative technologies and so many people passionate for the energy transition.”