October 28 @ 8:30 am – October 29 @ 6:30 pm
Join utilities, cities, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Europe at the International District Heating Summit 2026.
Under the theme From Decision to Delivery – Delivering Resilient Heat in Europe, the Summit explores how Europe can accelerate the deployment of resilient, affordable, and secure district heating systems.
Held alongside the Danish District Heating Association’s Annual Meeting – the world’s largest district heating event, attracting more than 2,500 participants – the Summit combines technical site visits, strategic discussions, and direct access to one of the world’s largest district heating exhibitions.
New in 2026, the program expands beyond the plenary stage with interactive breakout sessions and Guided Expo Tours, giving delegates even more opportunities to explore practical solutions, exchange experiences, and connect with leading experts.
Program overview
28 October | Technical Site Visits
- Visit leading Danish district heating utilities.
- Choose between two technical tracks exploring large-scale and small-scale district heating systems.
- Experience real-world projects, technologies, and operational best practices.
29 October | International Conference
- Keynotes from leading European utilities, policymakers, and industry experts.
- Interactive plenary discussions on Europe’s most pressing district heating challenges.
- New in 2026: Choose between parallel breakout sessions featuring practical case studies, emerging technologies, and utility perspectives.
- Networking with peers from across Europe.
29 October | Guided Expo Tours
- Join curated tours led by experts from DBDH, the Danish Trade Council, and State of Green.
- Meet selected Danish companies and explore innovative solutions for efficient, resilient, and sustainable district heating.
- Access more than 150 exhibitors and 2,500 participants.
Featured Program Highlights
- The New Dutch Collective Heat Act – what Europe’s most significant new district heating legislation means for municipalities, utilities, and investors.
- Municipal Heat Planning – lessons from Germany’s nationwide implementation program with KWW, the National Competence Centre for Municipal Heat Planning.
- Energy Security & Resilience – utility perspectives from e.g. Helen Oy on operating resilient district heating systems in an evolving European energy landscape.
- Danish Utility Solutions – how Danish utilities are accelerating the heat transition through large-scale heat pumps, surplus heat, and low-temperature district heating.
Why Attend?
✔ Experience Danish district heating in practice through technical site visits.
✔ Learn from Europe’s leading utilities, cities, and policymakers.
✔ Discover proven technologies and scalable solutions.
✔ Explore one of the world’s largest district heating exhibitions through curated Guided Expo Tours.
✔ Build valuable international partnerships.
Visit the event site for more information and to sign up!
Event Details
📅 When? October 28-29, 2026
📍 Where? Aalborg Congress Center
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