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Event
05 Mar 2026
15:00
Electricity 2026: Can the electricity sector ‘move fast and connect things?’
Background information Electricity 2026 – the IEA’s annual report on global electricity systems and markets – provides in-depth analysis of the recent trends and policy developments underpinning the Age of Electricity. It includes forecasts through 2030 for electricity demand, supply and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for select countries, by region and worldwide.As electricity use grows, power systems will need greater flexibility to securely and cost-effectively integrate an increasingly diverse mix of electricity generation sources and evolving demand patterns and technologies. A lack of grid capacity is also becoming a major bottleneck for electricity systems in many regions, leading…
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Event
30 Jun 2026
15:30
Thematic session: New frontiers in modern and efficient data centres
…Where labelling schemes or regulatory approaches are being considered, appropriate efficiency metrics, monitoring practices, and transparency frameworks must also be developed.The challenge for policy makers is therefore to ensure that the rapid growth of data centres is aligned with energy efficiency and system resilience objectives, while enabling these facilities to contribute to more flexible and integrated energy systems.This thematic session provides a platform to explore how countries can develop the policies, metrics, and collaborative approaches needed to support sustainable data centre development, offering participants practical insights and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders on solutions to manage rapid…
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Event
29 Jun 2026
08:40
Grand Opening
The IEA's 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will begin with welcome remarks from the co-hosts, before a panel discussion in which ministers and CEOs will discuss the strategic importance of energy efficiency in meeting objectives around energy security, affordability and industrial competitiveness.
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Event
18 Feb 2026
IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2026
…the International Energy Agency has collaborated with governments, industry leaders and international experts to advance dialogue and shape priorities in the field of energy innovation. Ambitious policy frameworks and action to mobilise investment are essential to drive energy innovation.Now in its third annual edition, the 2026 Energy Innovation Forum will bring together high-level government representatives with senior executives from corporates and start-ups, as well as representatives from the investment and research community, to review recent advances and participate in in-depth exchanges on selected topics related to energy innovation policy and development of the innovation ecosystem.To…
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Event
23 Jun 2026
11:30
COP31-IEA High-Level Energy Transition Dialogue
…Level Energy Transition Dialogues in the lead-up to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together ministers, industry leaders and international institutions to exchange strategic perspectives and help shape practical outcomes ahead of COP31.The event, which takes place during London Climate Action Week, will be co-chaired by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum in collaboration with the Australian government. Following the successful inaugural dialogue, it will focus on how countries can accelerate the implementation of their energy goals in the context of the Middle East crisis, energy market volatility, supply chain pressures, rising energy…
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Event
18 Feb 2026
14:30
Ministerial Opening and Scene Setting
Speakers will set the scene for the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting, highlighting key international issues of energy security, affordability and sustainability of energy.
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Event
23 Jan 2026
Gas Market Report, Q1-2026
Background information This edition of the IEA's quarterly Gas Market Report provides a comprehensive review of key developments in the global natural gas market in 2025 and a short-term forecast for supply, demand, trade and more in 2026.The report’s analysis spans the entire value chain, from upstream production to consumption, storage, shipping and price developments. A special section is dedicated to examining the impact of key gas policies and market trends in 2025.
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Event
01 Jun 2026
16:00
Key Questions on Energy and AI Webinar
…examines how the energy and AI nexus has evolved amid surging investment in data centres and rapid advances in model capabilities. Drawing on fresh datasets and analysis, it explores where electricity demand is rising, how quickly grids and supply chains can respond, and what these shifts mean for energy security, affordability and sustainability.In this webinar for stakeholders, IEA Director of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks Laura Cozzi and the report's lead authors will present its key findings (slides available here), after which they will hold a panel discussion with executives from government and the technology and energy sectors. Panelists
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Event
07 Jul 2026
Gas Market Report, Q3-2026
Background information This edition of the IEA's quarterly Gas Market Report provides a comprehensive review of developments during the first half of 2026, with a special spotlight on the effects of the conflict in the Middle East on regional and global gas markets. The report looks at the impacts on supply, demand, shipping and prices, and it provides a market forecast for the full year of 2026.
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Event
16 Mar 2026
15:00
Video statement by IEA Executive Director on IEA oil stock release
IEA Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol will provide an update on the latest developments in the IEA’s emergency release of oil stocks and the next steps at 15:00 Paris time (CET) today.