11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency

Overview

Energy efficiency is a top priority for governments worldwide as they work to ensure energy security and affordability while reducing emissions. Despite this, global progress has slowed over the past few years, locking in wasted energy, higher costs, and increased emissions.

The IEA Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency is the leading international forum for advancing energy efficiency. Each year, it brings together ministers, CEOs, and senior leaders from government, finance, and business sectors across the globe.

Many governments are implementing policies to boost energy efficiency, and the IEA’s Global Conference on Energy Efficiency aims to provide policy makers with real-world solutions to achieve this.

Canada and the IEA will co-host the 11th edition in June 2026. Over 600 participants will gather in Montreal for two days of high-level panels, roundtables and meetings to drive progress forward. With energy efficiency forming a key cornerstone of Canada’s clean energy agenda, it is an ideal place to convene this international event.

A draft event agenda can be found in the Downloads section of this page.

Participation is by invitation – to raise any questions with the organisers, please contact efficiency.conference@iea.org.