Energy Investment Forum 2026
Program
The European energy sector has entered a new era. A series of energy crises, competitiveness challenges, and the green transition are all shaping the scope of action available to decision-makers. In what direction might European energy policy evolve in the coming years, how can Hungary fit into the transforming European energy system, and what strategic decisions will shape investments in the next decade? Top decision-makers from the EU and the Hungarian energy sectors will address these questions.
The Hungarian energy market has reached a turning point: it faces structural challenges that could shape the direction of investments and the scope of action for market participants for many years to come. How can Hungarian energy become more independent and affordable? What does the future hold for KÁT and EKR? And what grid developments, regulatory reforms, and market incentives will be needed in the coming years? The goal of this session is to identify the strategic issues and challenges that will form the backbone of the conference’s remaining program.
The energy market environment has changed fundamentally in recent years. For companies today, simply securing the best price is no longer enough: security of supply, flexibility, and risk management have become equally important considerations. This session explores key trends in the natural gas and electricity markets, as well as the most important elements of successful procurement strategies.
The expansion of solar power in Hungary has been a clear success story in recent years, but it appears that investors are already on the lookout for the next big thing. This session will explore which of these technologies—energy storage, wind power, geothermal energy, biogas, or others—could lead the next investment cycle, and what regulatory and financing environment is needed to make this happen.
The energy market environment has changed fundamentally in recent years. For companies today, simply securing the best price is no longer enough: security of supply, flexibility, and risk management have become equally important considerations. This session explores key trends in the natural gas and electricity markets, as well as the most important elements of successful procurement strategies.
The expansion of solar power in Hungary has been a clear success story in recent years, but it appears that investors are already on the lookout for the next big thing. This session will explore which of these technologies—energy storage, wind power, geothermal energy, biogas, or others—could lead the next investment cycle, and what regulatory and financing environment is needed to make this happen.
Due to rising energy costs, sustainability expectations, and competitiveness considerations, optimizing consumption and managing energy use are becoming increasingly important for companies. In what direction might the EKR system evolve, and how can we ensure that it results in real energy savings? This afternoon, we’ll explore how market and regulatory changes can support conscious energy use.
Data-driven decision-making has fundamentally transformed how companies operate in just a few years. In the energy sector, accurate forecasts, rapid responsiveness, and the processing of massive amounts of data are particularly important. How can accelerating digitalization transform the operations of energy companies, and what competitive advantages can those players gain who are the first to integrate AI solutions into their day-to-day decision-making? We will seek answers to these questions in this session.
Due to rising energy costs, sustainability expectations, and competitiveness considerations, optimizing consumption and managing energy use are becoming increasingly important for companies. In what direction might the EKR system evolve, and how can we ensure that it results in real energy savings? This afternoon, we’ll explore how market and regulatory changes can support conscious energy use.
Data-driven decision-making has fundamentally transformed how companies operate in just a few years. In the energy sector, accurate forecasts, rapid responsiveness, and the processing of massive amounts of data are particularly important. How can accelerating digitalization transform the operations of energy companies, and what competitive advantages can those players gain who are the first to integrate AI solutions into their day-to-day decision-making? We will seek answers to these questions in this session.
Achieving the energy transition is unthinkable without significant investments, yet the financing environment is becoming increasingly uncertain. Changes to EU subsidy programs, higher interest rates, and questions regarding the future of government involvement are presenting new challenges for investors and project developers. In closing, we will review what resources may be available for energy investments in the coming years, how the role of EU funds might evolve, and what alternative financing models may come to the fore.
The event brought together leading energy policy makers, regulators and market participants to discuss issues including energy storage, renewable energy, the future of natural gas, grid development and energy efficiency. The conference had:
- 600+ participants
- 50+ speakers
- 300 companies
- more than 8 hours of professional programme, a full day of networking and a standing reception
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