EERA JP ES Community Engages in the 2nd International Congress on Sustainable Energy and Related Technologies (ICSET 2026)

The 2nd International Congress on Sustainable Energy and Related Technologies (ICSET 2026) will take place from August 31 to September 4, 2026, in Palermo, Italy. Bringing together international energy leaders, researchers, and industrial stakeholders, the congress addresses key solutions for the clean energy transition, balancing energy security demands with the climate imperative.

"Save the planet, enjoy your life!" — ICSET 2026 integrates knowledge and expertise across energy storage, hydrogen conversion, green chemistry, and smart grids to accelerate global energy transition solutions.

Congress Timeline Schedule

Key Sessions & Partner Highlights

The conference agenda incorporates major satellite events and dedicated special sessions aligned with European research priorities:

Wednesday, Sept 2 | 17:00 – 17:35

EERA Joint Programme Keynote

Location: Room 3 (Guglielmo)
Speaker: Olga Suminska-Ebersoldt (KIT)
Overview of the Joint Programme on Energy Storage.

Thursday, Sept 3

RISEnergy Side Events

Session 1: 09:00 – 11:00
Session 2: 11:30 – 13:10 (Room 3)
Focusing on European research infrastructure & innovation.

Social Highlights

Networking Events

Poster Session & Wine Tasting: Botanic Garden (Sept 2, 18:30)
Gala Dinner: Francavilla Palace (Sept 3, 20:30)

Congress Timeline & Overview

Monday, August 31st: Registration (18:00–20:00) and Welcome Cocktail (18:00).

Tuesday, September 1st: Opening Remarks (09:00), Plenary Sessions I–IV, Special Award Presentation (13:05–13:25), afternoon sessions on Advanced Battery Materials & Cell Design (15:30–18:00), and IAGE-Italy Round Table.

Wednesday, September 2nd: Sessions on Hydrogen Production by Water Electrolysis, GRIPHUS Project, EERA JP ES Keynote Speech by Olga Suminska-Ebersoldt (17:00), and evening Poster Session & Wine Tasting at the "Botanic Garden" (18:30–21:00).

Thursday, September 3rd: RISEnergy Sessions, Thermal Energy Storage, CO₂ & Waste Conversion, Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors, concluding with the Gala Dinner at "Francavilla Palace" (20:30).

Friday, September 4th: Tracks on Solar-driven Hydrogen & E-fuels, Best Student Awards (12:30–12:45), and Closing Ceremony (12:45–13:00).

European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) • Joint Programme Energy Storage (JP ES)

ICSET 2026 - International Congress on Sustainable Energy