What to watch and where to act over the next 12 months

Conference — Paris, France

Background information

A presentation of the takeaway messages from the parallel sessions will be given by the Vice Chair of the IEA Committee on Energy Research and Technology.

The event will close with a tour-de-table to hear views from attendees on what is moving faster than people expected, what is more challenging, and emerging opportunities for community to have the biggest impact in the near term.

High-level closing remarks will be given by an IEA Minister or representative.

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IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2026

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Feb 18, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
Welcome and keynote speeches
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09:30 - 10:30
The State of Energy Innovation 2026
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11:00 - 13:00
Breakout session: Technology innovation for resilient electricity grids
11:00 - 13:00
Breakout session: From here to gigawatts of fusion energy
11:00 - 13:00
Breakout session: Scaling up emerging sustainable fuel pathways
13:30 - 14:30
Technology innovation and supply chains at the heart of national competitiveness strategies
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15:20 - 16:20
Progress with large-scale first-of-a-kind projects
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