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2026 Innovation Conference

9th Sep 2026

8am - 5pm

Smart Grid Ireland Annual Innovation Conference

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From Innovation to Implementation:
Scaling Smart Grid Solutions for a Net Zero Ireland

The 2026 Smart Grid Ireland Annual Innovation Conference will take place on Wednesday 9th September in Dublin.

This year’s conference will bring together senior leaders from across the energy sector to explore how to deliver a smarter, more resilient and carbon-free grid towards 2035.

The conference aligns with Ireland’s Presidency of the EU 2026 – strengthening competitiveness, security, and values across the EU while advancing climate action, digital innovation, and regulatory simplification.

Delegates can expect:

Contemporary meeting spaces designed for collaboration and learning.

Perspectives from leading Industry experts shaping grid transformation across Europe and beyond

Senior representation from industry, government, regulation and technology leaders

Practical discussion on flexibility, digitalisation, resilience and the Net Zero transition

High-value networking with key stakeholders from across the energy ecosystem

Agenda

Grid Flexibility – Featuring insights from leading network operators including EirGrid, SONI, NIE

Digital Networks & AI – Exploring how AI, digitalisation and smart orchestration are transforming energy

Innovation in Action – Case studies from Statkraft, AVK-SEG Technologies and On-Site Energy.

Communities & Net Zero – Examining policy, regulation and community engagement in the energy transition.
Delivering the Grid of 2035 – Strategic perspectives on building a smarter, resilient and carbon-free energy future.

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Innovation Centre
Queens Road
Belfast
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Citywest Business Campus
3015 Lake Drive
Citywest
Dublin 24

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+353 (0)8 7224 2575