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Event
18 Feb 2026
13:30
Technology innovation and supply chains at the heart of national competitiveness strategies
Background information This roundtable will examine how energy technology innovation can drive national and regional competitiveness. It will explore how governments and stakeholders can integrate energy innovation into industrial policies, communicate long-term economic returns, and prioritise high-impact actions through policy, finance, and international cooperation. The session will also consider how competitiveness challenges differ between emerging and advanced economies and the implications for energy innovation strategies
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Event
30 Jun 2026
13:30
Thematic session: Flexible grids for electrification
Event backgroundIn today’s context of energy market volatility and economic uncertainty, energy efficiency remains essential for affordability, energy security and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate action, with digital and flexible power systems playing a key role in addressing current energy challenges.Power systems are undergoing rapid transformation as electricity demand rises from electrification, data centres and cooling needs, while growing shares of variable renewable energy increase system complexity. These trends are placing increasing pressure on grids and require new approaches to ensure reliability and resilience.Demand-side flexibility…
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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
30 Jun 2026
15:30
Thematic session: New frontiers in modern and efficient data centres
Event backgroundIn today’s context of energy market volatility and economic uncertainty, energy efficiency remains essential for affordability, energy security, and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate action, with data centres emerging as a key focus due to their rapidly growing electricity demand.Data centres are critical infrastructure for digital and energy transitions, but their electricity use is rising quickly. The IEA estimates their electricity consumption was nearly 500 terawatt hours (TWh), or about 1.5% of global electricity consumption in 2025, and will double by 2030. Ensuring efficient and…
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Event
29 Jun 2026
10:30
Business leadership on energy efficiency
A panel discussion highlighting how businesses are demonstrating leadership on energy efficiency. Clean Energy Transitions Programme
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Event
29 Jun 2026
13:30
Fireside chat
In this session of the IEA’s 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, the Canadian Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne will participate in an armchair discussion with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, moderated by HEC Montréal Professor Pierre-Olivier Pineau. Speakers
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Event
29 Jun 2026
14:40
11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
OverviewEnergy 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…
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Event
29 Jun 2026
15:45
Building long-term resilience
A panel discussion exploring how governments can move from shielding households and businesses in the short term to strengthening energy systems to withstand future shocks and uncertainties.
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Event
29 Jun 2026
10:30
Ministerial Roundtable on Energy Efficiency
Closed-door session for Ministers to discuss steps needed for stronger policy action and international collaboration on energy efficiency.
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Event
29 Jun 2026
11:30
Efficiency for industrial competitiveness
A panel discussion underlining how policies can unlock the potential for energy efficiency to drive industrial competitiveness and jobs.