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The German Geothermal Congress

20. – 22. Oktober 2026 | Der Geothermiekongress | Kongresshotel Potsdam

With over 550 participants, the Geothermal Congress is the largest industry gathering for geothermal energy in the German-speaking world. This year, the Geothermal Congress (DGK) 2026 will take place from October 20 to 22 at the Kongresshotel Potsdam. The German Geothermal Association (BVG) invites all interested parties to participate in the congress.

Key Topics:

The lectures and presentations cover a wide range of topics, including the following areas

  • Deep and medium-depth geothermal energy
  • Near-surface geothermal energy
  • Heat and cold storage
  • Energy and research policy
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Registration for the DGK is now open

The call for papers has closed, and registration for the conference is now open. Participants can look forward to a diverse program featuring more than 200 specialized presentations. The DGK will take place from October 20 to 22, 2026, at the Kongresshotel Potsdam.

 


Partner Country 2026: Hungary

We are pleased to announce Hungary as the partner country of the 2026 Geothermal Congress and provide insights into its association and geothermal development.


DGK 2026: The location and date have been set!

The DGK 2026 will take place at the Kongresshotel Potsdam, bringing together around 600 participants from Germany and abroad.                                                             

Secure your sponsorship spot now

Planning for the 2026 Geothermal Congress is underway. Sponsorship offers high visibility and attractive benefits around the event.

 


Geothermal Industry at the DGK 2025

From November 18 to 20, 2025, the geothermal industry met in Frankfurt. Around 600 participants discussed developments, research, and expansion strategies.


Call for Papers open till May 31st

Submissions for DGK 2026 are open until the end of May. Presentations, posters and workshops on geothermal energy are welcome on 20–22 October 2026.

Record Number of Submissions for the CfP

Compared to last year, the Call for Papers for the 2026 Geothermal Congress has seen an increase of about 30 percent in the number of submissions. With a total of about 240 submissions


Call for Papers extended until June 15, 2026

The deadline for the Call for Papers has been extended until June 15th. With around 600 participants, the DGK is one of the largest geothermal gatherings in Europe.


The call for papers is now open!

The Geothermal Congress 2026 will be held from October 20 to 22 in Potsdam. Following last year’s success, the call for papers has now been launched.

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