We warmly invite you to join our upcoming event on “Geothermal Energy in Local Strategies – Local Needs, Strategic Planning and Financing Opportunities”, taking place on 23 September 2026 in Budapest.
Date: 23 September 2026
Venue: Lurdy Conference and Event Centre, 1097 Budapest, Könyves Kálmán Blvd. 12–14.
Programme
09:45–10:00 Registration
10:00–10:10 Welcome and introduction to the objectives and programme of the event – Melinda Tóth, STRIA
10:10–10:20 Postgraduate specialist training in geothermal energy utilisation – presentation of a new, practice-oriented training programme providing knowledge applicable at industrial level for harnessing geothermal energy – Viktor Hava, Arctic Green Terv Kft.
10:20–10:35 The role of local strategies in geothermal investments – Why is local strategic planning needed? Local heating and cooling plans – Tímea Baranyi, CAM Consulting Kft.
10:35–10:55 Lessons learned from municipal geothermal projects – Gábor Szita, MGTE
10:55–11:10 Economic viability and financing of geothermal investments – Experiences and challenges related to Hungarian funding schemes; currently available national and international funding opportunities – Anett Papanitz, CAM Consulting Kft.
11:10–11:25 Regulatory framework related to geothermal investments -Dr. Viktória Hiesz, Schönherr Hetényi Law Firm
11:25–11:45 The lifecycle of a hybrid heat pump system – Márton Gallai, Geo Concept Kft.
11:45–12:00 Travel to the site visit location
12:00–12:45 Q&A combined with a site visit (1117 Budapest, Madzsarné Jászi Alice Street – BRK residential building)
The event will bring together experts and practitioners to discuss the role of geothermal energy in local strategic planning, financing opportunities, regulatory aspects and practical implementation. The programme will also include a site visit and an opportunity for discussion with the invited speakers.
Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required.
