The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) provides a dialogue platform for high-level policy makers, financial institutions, industry and research organizations to deepen and enhance the bilateral cooperation for the energy transition in Germany and India.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction about the cooperation in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, including the important and successful work under the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF).
Since its establishment in 2006, the Indo-German Energy Forum has successfully intensified Indo-German Cooperation in the areas of energy security, energy efficiency and renewable energies, investment in energy projects as well as collaborative research and development. Below are the recent Highlights of IGEF:
The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), International Hydrogen Ramp-up Program (H2Uppp) and the Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) are organising a business roundtable on the topic of Green Shipping on 21 February in Mumbai.
The aim of this meeting is to bring together relevant stakeholders from both the maritime, sustainable fuel and renewable energy sectors to explore synergies, exchange insights, and identify common solutions for advancing sustainable practices and fostering collaboration.
World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)
WSDS 2025, which is the 24th edition of the Summit, focused on the umbrella theme: Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions. The 24th edition of the Summit will take place from March 5–7, 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India.
The German-Indian Round Table (GIRT) will take place on 6 March 2025. It has set itself the task to facilitate the business relations between India and Germany. Every two months, Indian and German businessmen and corporate leaders meet in a casual atmosphere.
In addition to that, the German-Indian Round Table regularly offers information events about special topics.
The Raisina Dialogue ( Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025) is India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. For more inofrmation visit: Raisina Dialogue
The 11th edition of India Smart Utility Week
The 11th edition of ISUW is scheduled from 18 - 22 March 2025 in New Delhi, India, as an International Conference and Exhibition on Smart Energy and Smart Mobility. ISUW 2025 will include plenary sessions, special & bilateral workshops, keynotes, roundtables, technical sessions, technical paper presentations, tutorials, and technical tours.
ISGF has been organising its flagship annual event, India Smart Utility Week (ISUW) since 2015 and it is considered as one of the top five international events on Smart Grids, Electric Mobility and Smart Energy. All the previous editions of ISUW (initially known as India Smart Grid Week – ISGW) were huge success that attracted the attention and participation of the whose-who amongst top-notch thinkers and utility leaders from around the globe. Technology Companies, Regulators, Policy Makers, Government Officials and Senior Officers from Electricity, Water and Gas Utilities from 50+ countries participated every year in the past editions. ISUW 2023 was attended by over 2200 delegates and addressed by 264 eminent speakers from 22+ countries.
The 11th edition of the BETD will take place on 18th and 19th March 2025. It is an International Conference that has become the leading International forum for green energy transformation. Every year, participants from all around the world from various sectors such as politics, industry, science, and civil society gather in Berlin to discuss the shift to a sustainable energy system.
Spanning four exhibitions, The smarter E Europe brings together relevant players from around the world, showcasing the latest market developments, trends and technologies. The four exhibitions will take place from May 7–9, 2025, at Messe München:
Intersolar Europe – The world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry
eesEurope – The continent’s largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems
Power2Drive Europe – The international exhibition for charging infrastructure and e-mobility
EM-Power Europe – The international exhibition for energy management and integrated energy solutions
A catalyst for innovations: To demonstrate the industry’s innovative power, The smarter E Europe relies on a combination of conferences, forums and workshops to complement the four exhibitions and is organized by Solar Promotion GmbH and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG (FWTM).
The World Hydrogen 2025 Summit and Exhibition is taking place from 20th to 22nd May in Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Brought to you by the Sustainable Energy Council and RX Global, in partnership with the Dutch Government, the Province of South Holland, the City of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam, World Hydrogen 2025 is recognised as the official meeting place where hydrogen deals get done and key partnerships are forged.
The second Hamburg Sustainability Conference on June 2–3, 2025.
The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) stands as a catalyst for global change, dedicated to forging partnerships and developing innovative solutions for today’s most urgent challenges. With a clear mission to drive sustainable change and accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the HSC provides a platform where ideas and visions are translated into concrete solutions for measurable progress.
India Energy Storage Week (IESW) is a flagship international conference & exhibition by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), will be held from 23rd to 27th June 2025 in New Delhi. It is a one-stop networking platform for energy storage, e-mobility & green hydrogen sector. The aim is to get the entire value chain of these sectors at one venue. The IESW series of exhibitions has created a niche in the energy storage, electric vehicle & hydrogen segment and proved very beneficial by getting the right participation from the government and private industry.
The European Hydrogen Week 2025 is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. This event will continue to bring together key stakeholders from across the hydrogen value chain, including industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators.
Windergy India 2025 will be held from 29 - 31 October 2025 at Chennai, India. Organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures Pvt Ltd, the 7th edition of Windergy India comprising of a 3-day trade fair and 2 day conference will provide a vibrant platform to meet, interact and engage with policymakers, regulatory authorities, international and domestic technology, solutions and service providers from the wind power industry.
Informa Markets is organising the 18th edition of the Renewable Energy India Expo (REI Expo) from 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2025 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.
The Subgroup V on "Green Hydrogen" focuses to strengthen mutual cooperation in production, utilisation, storage, and distribution of Green Hydrogen.
Thermal plants ensure continuous power, but coal should be used only when renewables aren't available. As India increases renewable energy, flexible thermal plants support the grid and are vital to our energy transition.
Mr. Piyush Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India
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