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:
GSC-2025 on 11 Jan 2025, will host panel discussions, technical presentations, and interactive sessions to advance Indian shipping's adoption of alternative fuels (5% by 2030) and work toward net-zero emissions by 2050. Building on outcomes from the 2022 Conclave, the event will assess progress and introduce new solutions developed over the past three years.
The event will feature five focused panel discussions, addressing key themes such as establishing a green technology baseline, involving non-traditional stakeholders, derisking access to funding, and accelerating green technology adoption. In addition to the panel discussions, the Conclave will host a CEO and Policy Maker Forum and initiate a debate on shaping a Consultative framework for a Comprehensive Green Shipping Policy for India.
The smarter E India Conference provides strategic inputs in all the key aspects of the fast growing Indian green hydrogen, solar, energy storage and EV ecosystem.
Date: February 11–14, 2025 Venue: Heli Pad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar
The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) along with the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF-SO) will also be organising a German Pavilion from 11 - 14 February 2025 at Intersolar India. In case you are a German company/organisation interested in exhibiting with us, kindly get in touch with Ms. Shivani Chaturvedi (shivani(at)indo-german.com) from the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. For more information, click here.
India Energy Week 2025
Date: 11-14 February 2025 Venue: Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
As one of the first major energy events of 2025, India Energy Week sets the stage for transformative discussions and partnerships, showcasing India's leadership in decarbonisation, low-carbon growth and technological innovation. It is more than an event—it’s a platform that connects decision-makers, visionaries and innovators to drive progress across the energy value chain.
Launch of the Women in India Chapter at Intersolar
Women in Green Hydrogen (WiGH) is an association representing women professionals in the hydrogen industry which work aims to increase women's participation and foster women leadership in the green hydrogen and renewable energy sector.
WiGH mission is to raise visibility and amplify the voices of women working in hydrogen by providing a platform to connect, empower, and change. To expand our global impact, several WiGH regional hubs are being established across Africa, South America and Asia.
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 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.
The India Green Hydrogen Assembly (IGHA) 2025 will be the premier annual platform for showcasing India’s leadership and potential in clean energy and green hydrogen, providing unparalleled opportunities for international cooperation and investment. Scheduled from 7th to 9th April 2025, the event will convene over 300 organisations and attract more than 2,000 participants from across the global green hydrogen ecosystem, including industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and technology innovators.
The assembly aims to highlight India’s clean energy ambitions and initiatives, projects, and market prospects, positioning the country as a prime destination for global partnerships and investment in energy and green hydrogen. It is designed to catalyse significant international collaboration, driving investments into India's green hydrogen value chain and advancing the nation's goals for energy transition and sustainable development.
The smarter E Europe (incl. Intersolar)
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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