Enlit 2026

Update

Enlit 2026 will occur between the 10th and 12th of November 2026. The live trade exhibition will be held in Messe Wien in Austria.

Preface

Enlit (Enlit Europe) is one of the premier meeting locations for the global energy sector. It is the result of POWERGEN Europe and European Utility Week coming together. The event occurs annually at a different event location. Examples include Messe Frankfurt and Fiera Milano. Enlit Europe is a high-profile event that receives many energy sector professionals. For example, one edition featured over 15 000 visitants, 1 000 exhibiting companies, and 500 lecturers. Many countries sent trade delegates to the fair. Canada, Germany, and Finland are among them.

About Enlit

The Enlit event is a forum that can help professionals achieve several goals. These include learning about the latest trends, networking and making significant purchases. It can furthermore help with gaining recognition.

Enlit’s agenda aids in completing such industry goals through various sub-events. Among the main ones is the exhibition. It showcases products and services from the whole energy supply chain. These include components and equipment, all forms of energy production, and AI solutions. The Enlit exhibition often features Country Pavilions. The Pavilions allow companies from a geographical area or country to exhibit together. Examples of Country Pavilions include France, India, and the United States.

The supporting schedule of Enlit Europe furthermore includes events that encourage information exchange. Among the leading events and platforms which promote these goals is the Initiate. It is an interactive co-working and networking platform featuring a series of lectures. The platform can be beneficial for start-ups, as many of the sub-events focus on such companies. This includes a dedicated area for 1-to-1 meetings. It also features a location for presenting ideas known as the Start-up Community Hub. At the Hub, aspiring professionals can showcase their ideas and solutions. Start-ups can also take part in the Accelerate 2 Initiate matchmaking schedule.

The Young Talent Programme is like the Start-Up Community Hub. It allows undergraduates, recent graduates, and young professionals to learn about the industry. This includes learning about the energy transition and taking part in the Challenges. The Young Talent Challenges allow students to gain recognition. They can incorporate providing solutions to different scenarios or answering specific questions.

The Enlit expo often includes the Innovation Booster. This is a theme that places focus on a promising aspect of the energy transition. The Booster theme promotes brand awareness, innovation, and investments. It features a dedicated programme that showcases innovative ideas and technologies. It also shows the latest ground-breaking research and important pilot projects.

Another sub-event of interest is the Hydrogen Europe Zone. It is a dedicated area for Hydrogen value chain companies. At the Zone, they can present their services, projects, and solutions. The site includes a presentation theatre, a Networking Area and a Hospitality Bar. The Summit and Hub Sessions also focus on the Hydrogen sector. They incorporate the Hub Theatres – focus areas where leading lecturers debate diverse topics. Among them is the role of hydrogen in future markets.

The Enlit energy conference also features three stages. They allow sector visionaries to discuss various topics. The three stages are the Evolve Stage, the Inspire Stage, and the Connect Studio. The Evolve Stage is the meeting location for CEOs, policymakers, and influencers. It features panel discussions where professionals discuss energy transition acceleration subjects. The Inspire Stage is the location for meeting innovators and energy communicators. The Stage allows professionals to gain inspiration. For the task, they can attend lectures where specialists examine up-to-the-minute trends. The Connect Studio is the hosting location for interviews and roundtable discussions. It is where some of the latest and pending questions related to the sector receive answers.

Enlit’s exhibitor list incorporates diverse leading companies, such as:

The Enlit conference event attracts many industries. Such include energy production, IT, utility, petrochemical, R&D, mobility, financing, renewable energy, manufacturing, engineering and measurement.

Enlit Accommodation

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Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

Enlit 2022

The 2022 iteration was a live trade exhibition held in Messe Frankfurt between the 29th of November and the 1st of December 2022. The event site did not feature coronavirus safeguards because of the removal of the country’s pandemic restrictions. The event was attended by more than 11 000 attendants, including 700 exhibiting companies, 400 speakers, over 350 represented utility organisations and 400 international academic members such as students and researchers. The iteration received over 130 nations, with 43% of the participants being newcomers. Additionally, 62% of the group were executives, and 87% of the visitants would follow up with their new business connections.

Enlit 2023

Enlit 2023 occurred as a live trade exposition hosted in Paris, France. The event was hosted between the 28th and 30th of November 2023. The iteration received 12 000 visitants, 700 exhibiting firms and 500 lecturers. 

Enlit 2024

Enlit 2024 in Italy took place as a live trade expo hosted in Fiera Milano Rho. It was held between the 22nd and 24th of October 2024. Enlit 2024 in Milan featured over 630 exhibiting firms from 43 nations and more than 500 lecturers. Enlit 2024 in Italy overall featured 15 000 attending energy specialists.

Enlit 2025

Enlit 2025 in Bilbao was a live trade expo hosted in the Bilbao Exhibition Centre. The event was attended by 15 189 visitants and over 700 exhibiting firms from more than 140 participating nations. Over 600 utilities were presented alongside more than 100 funded projects. Additionally, over 2 039 Summit attendees take place.