GreetGEO Project Invites Stakeholders to Geothermal Investment Event in Budapest

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The GreetGEO project team is pleased to invite partners and stakeholders to a dedicated event focused on advancing geothermal and heat pump projects, taking place on June 9, 2026, in Budapest.

Organised alongside the SMEnergy “From Projects to Impact” international conference, the stakeholder meeting titled “Road to Geothermal Investments”, GreetGEO will bring together experts, project developers, and decision-makers to explore how innovative geothermal ideas can be transformed into bankable, investment-ready projects.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • Time: 10:30 – 12:40
  • Location: Impact Hub Budapest (1077 Budapest, Wesselényi utca 17., 2nd floor)

Driving the Geothermal Transition

The event aims to provide practical guidance and real-world insights into both the opportunities and challenges of geothermal energy development. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the technical, financial, and regulatory frameworks shaping the sector, with a strong focus on scaling project ideas into viable investments.

A key highlight will be the collaboration with the HeatInvest project, which focuses on financing opportunities and accelerating the commercial uptake of innovative heat pump and geothermal solutions in Europe.

Expert-Led Agenda

The programme features a series of expert presentations and interactive discussions, including:

  • Introduction to the GreetGEO project, presented by Melinda Tóth (STRIA)
  • A stakeholder session on project-oriented geothermal development, covering international cooperation and investment challenges
  • A technical session on applications of geothermal energy, exploring technologies such as borehole heat exchangers, shallow groundwater systems, and deep geothermal solutions
  • Insights into economic viability and scaling of geothermal technologies
  • A presentation of the HeatInvest project and EU-level financing opportunities for heat pump development

Each session will include opportunities for questions and discussions, ensuring an interactive and practical learning experience.

Why Attend?

Participants will benefit from:

  • Direct access to industry experts and policy specialists
  • Insight into cutting-edge geothermal technologies and applications
  • Practical advice on turning concepts into investment-ready projects
  • Opportunities to network and engage in interactive roundtable discussions during the SMEnergy conference

Attendees are also encouraged to participate in the afternoon sessions of the SMEnergy conference, where the GreetGEO project will be further represented.

Please register your intention to participate at the following link:

Registration – GreetGeo stakeholder event

We also recommend registering for the main SMEnergy event to ensure the full professional
experience: SMEnergy Conference Registration