Energy Security, Sustainability & Affordability
Rebalancing the Trilemma
19th IAEE European Conference
Munich, Germany | September 6–9, 2026 | #IAEE2026Munich
Join Us at the 19th IAEE European
Conference in Munich
We are pleased to invite you to the 19th IAEE European Conference, held on September 6th-9th 2026 in the dynamic and historic city of Munich (TUM Campus: Arcisstraße 21, 80333 München). Under the guiding theme “Energy Security, Sustainability & Affordability – Rebalancing the Trilemma”, this international gathering brings together leading minds in energy economics to explore one of the most urgent questions of our time.
As global energy systems face growing complexity and pressure towards sustainable transformation, this conference provides a timely platform for critical reflection, interdisciplinary dialogue, and forward-looking solutions. We will examine how various regulatory and market-based approaches can help shape a resilient, just, and low-carbon energy future.
Whether you're an established expert, an emerging researcher, or a dedicated practitioner, your perspectives and contributions are vital. Through keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities, the conference offers a unique chance to engage with pressing issues, share cutting-edge research, and forge new collaborations across academia, industry, and policy.
Confirmed Speakers
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Amela Ajanovic
Associate Professor, Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives, TU Wien
Fatih Birol
Director, IEA
Bastian Gierull
CEO, Octopus Energy Germany
Jean-Michel Glachant
Professor, FSR
Roula Inglesi-Lotz
Professor, University of Pretoria
Pedro Lineares
Profesor, Comillas-ICAI
Andreas Löschel
Professor, Ruhr University Bochum
Leonardo Meeus
Director, Florence School of Regulation (EUI)
Sophie Mourlon
Director General for Energy and Climate change at the Ministry for the Ecological Transition in France
Hendrik Neumann
CTO, Amprion
Victoria Ossadnik
COO, E.ON SE
Karen Pittel
Director, ifo Center for Energy, Climate and Resources Professor, LMU Munich
Michael Pollitt
Professor Cambridge Judge Business School (University of Cambridge)
Aaron Praktiknjo
Professor at RWTH Aachen & President of IAEE
Ashutosh Shastri
Founder EnerStrat Consulting; Advisor, Global Gas Centre
Egon Westphal
Bayernwerk
Mechthild Wörsdörfer
Director, DG ENER, European Commission
Beatriz Yordi
Director, DG CLIMA, European Commission
Topics
The conference will offer plenary session discussions and expert presentations in concurrent sessions. The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including:
Energy security and regulatory frameworks
Sustainability and energy affordability
Renewable energy sources and industries
The role of regulation and liberalization in energy transitions
Geopolitical impacts on energy markets
Energy access, infrastructure, and pricing
Addressing energy poverty
Innovations in energy efficiency and technology
The future of energy utilities and networks
Risk mitigation in energy projects
Market strategies and institutional frameworks.
Dates
Stay informed about all key milestones leading up to the conference, including submission, registration, and event dates.
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: May 22, 2026
(Optional) Paper Deadline: July 10, 2026
Student Scholarship Deadline: June 12, 2026
Presenter Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026
Early Registration Deadline: July 03, 2026
PhD-Event: Loyola Autumn Research School – LARS: September 05–06, 2026
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Conference Dates: September 06–09, 2026
Our approach
IAEE, GEE e.V. and the FfE are renowned associations of distinguished experts in energy science and policy, committed to excellence and influence. Our goal is to guide and shape the future of energy discussions, ensuring that our contributions have a lasting and meaningful impact on global energy strategies. Our approach is interdisciplinary, international, and nonpartisan, positioning us uniquely in the realm of energy economics.