Shaping the future of European industry
European Industrial Energy Days takes place on 4 and 5 March 2026 in Rotterdam and is a leading European forum where leaders from energy intensive industries policymakers experts and innovators come together to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: securing affordable reliable and low carbon energy for industrial competitiveness in Europe.
Over two days this high impact event offers a comprehensive programme of debates case studies and networking that drives practical solutions for the industrial energy transition.
What the event is about
European Industrial Energy Days brings together stakeholders from heavy industries such as steel cement chemicals paper glass and metals as well as wider manufacturing sectors to explore strategies that balance energy security decarbonisation and competitiveness.
The event focuses on sharing international best practices innovation and practical insights across the energy value chain. It is designed for industrial energy managers procurement specialists plant operators and policymakers who want to stay ahead in a carbon constrained world.
Two days of an insightful programme
The European Industrial Energy Days programme is structured around a decarbonisation track and an energy markets track combining strategic discussions with technical deep dives.
Day 1: foundations and integrated solutions
- State of European industry outlining the current landscape and what it means for competitiveness and decarbonisation
- CCUS infrastructure and investment exploring how carbon capture utilisation and storage can be scaled across industrial clusters
- Corporate procurement strategies focusing on power purchase agreements and green gas procurement options
- Integrated energy solutions discussing how to balance power heat and efficiency to decarbonise industrial operations
- Grid challenges examining how rising network costs and regulatory change affect competitiveness
Day 2: market tools and emerging pathways
- Carbon costs and competitiveness analysing how the EU emissions trading system and the carbon border adjustment mechanism influence industrial energy strategies
- Biogas and biomethane integration focusing on scaling renewable gases for industrial use
- Industrial flexibility and hydrogen exploring demand side flexibility and hydrogen deployment in hard to abate sectors
- Across both days breakout discussions on energy efficiency industrial symbiosis market volatility and price trends provide attendees with actionable insights and valuable networking opportunities.
Why attend
European Industrial Energy Days is not just a conference but a strategic meeting point where practitioners and decision makers shape Europe’s industrial energy future. Participants gain:
- A deep understanding of policy frameworks and market tools transforming the energy landscape
- Practical strategies for energy procurement and cost management
- Access to peers and thought leaders driving innovation in decarbonisation and competitiveness
Whether you represent a major energy user a solution provider or an energy policymaker European Industrial Energy Days offers the context connections and insights needed to help industries thrive during the transitions ahead.
