EnergyFest 2026
Where expertise meets opportunity
We invite you to save the date for EnergyFest 2026, the second edition of our Ghent University Energy Festival - an inspiring day with keynotes on the energy transition, dedicated matchmaking and informal networking moments, a fair showcasing the UGent energy expertise,
and much more...
06.02.2026
Preliminary program
6 February 2026
09.00 - 18.00
Bijloke site, 9000 Ghent
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09.00 - 09.30
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Registration & welcome coffee
Foyer
09.30 - 10.00
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Opening remarks
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Kraakhuis
10.00 - 10.45
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Keynote talk: "What's next in energy innovation?"​
Speaker TBC
Kraakhuis
10.45 - 11.15
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Coffee break & energy fair
Foyer
11.15 - 12.30
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Flash presentations: "The next big things in energy innovation"
Get inspired by hands-on research and innovation examples from academia and
industry defining the future of energy technology.​​
Speakers: both academics & industry partners TBC
Kraakhuis
12.30 - 14.00
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Network lunch & interactive visit to energy fair
Witness, discuss and get inspired by the wealth of breakthrough research and innovation on the energy fair & join our 'energy quiz' to win a prize!
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Foyer
14.00 - 14.45
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Keynote talk: "How to make the energy innovation actually happen"
Speaker TBC
Kraakhuis
14.45 - 16.15
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Interdisciplinary brainstorm sessions | 4 thematical break-outs
Let's join forces & discuss how we can answer some of the
'make-or-break'ers' for the success of the energy transition,
guided by an expert in the field
Topics TBC
Break-out rooms
16.15 - 16.45
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Wrap-up brainstorm sessions & closing remarks
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Kraakhuis
16.45 - 18.00
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Quiz award ceremony & network reception
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Foyer
Registrations
More information on EnergyFest 2026, including the full program, our speakers, the energy fair and all of the matchmaking and informal network moments will be shared in the next weeks, so keep an eye out on this website and our Linkedin page! ​
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What to expect?
Participants from
academia, industry & policy
Expert voices on a range of energy transition topics
Interactive fair showcasing energy innovation
Dedicated matchmaking & informal networking
Registrations will open in the coming weeks!​
Can't wait? Then have a look at the throwback page of our first edition, EnergyFest 2024