REGWA Energy Symposium - Stralsund University of Applied Sciences

33rd REGWA Symposium

from 03. - 05. November 2026

33rd REGWA Symposium 2026

Accelerating the Energy Transition: Innovation, Integration and Resilience

3-5 November 2026 | Stralsund University of Applied Sciences

Stralsund University of Applied Sciences cordially invites you to the 33rd REGWA Symposium “Renewable Energies and Hydrogen Technologies”.

The global energy transition has entered a decisive phase. Achieving climate neutrality requires not only the rapid deployment of renewable energy technologies but also their successful integration into increasingly complex energy systems. Innovation, system integration and resilience have become essential pillars of a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future.

Under the theme “Accelerating the Energy Transition: Innovation, Integration and Resilience”, the REGWA Symposium once again brings together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, municipal stakeholders and students to discuss current developments, challenges and solutions for the energy systems of the future.

The symposium provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange on renewable energies, hydrogen technologies, energy storage, sector coupling, energy policy and other topics related to sustainable energy systems.

There will be contributions in the following areas:

• Energy grids and energy storage
• Energy efficiency, resilience and environmental protection
• Sector coupling
• Hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cell technologies
• Alternative fuels and propulsion systems
• Onshore and offshore wind energy
• Photovoltaics and solar thermal energy
• Bioenergy and utilisation of organic residues
• Decarbonisation of heat supply
• Energy policy and regulatory frameworks
• Climate change research
• Acceptance and participation research

Participation Fees

The participation fees for this year's symposium are:

€70 for presenters
€260 for regular attendees

The registration fee covers participation in the first two symposium days (3–4 November 2026).

On 5 November 2026, we will host the Org2WasteFuel Day, which is free of charge and open to all interested participants.

We look forward to welcoming you to Stralsund from 3 to 5 November 2026.

Your REGWA Team

IRES – Institute of Renewable Energy Systems
Stralsund University of Applied Sciences

Prologue

The global energy transition has entered a decisive phase. Achieving climate neutrality requires not only the rapid expansion of renewable energy generation, but also the successful integration of these resources into increasingly complex and interconnected energy systems. As energy infrastructures evolve, innovation, system integration and resilience have become essential pillars of a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future.

Governments, industry, researchers and society are confronted with fundamental challenges: How can renewable energy sources be integrated efficiently into existing grids and markets? How can energy systems remain resilient in the face of geopolitical uncertainties, climate-related risks and growing electrification? Which technological, regulatory and economic innovations are needed to accelerate the transition while ensuring competitiveness and public acceptance?

Europe has a particular role to play in this transformation. As a leading industrial region and a pioneer in renewable energy deployment, it must demonstrate how climate neutrality can be achieved while maintaining security of supply, economic prosperity and social cohesion. Hydrogen technologies, energy storage, sector coupling, digitalisation and smart infrastructure will all play a crucial role in this process.

Under the theme “Accelerating the Energy Transition: Innovation, Integration and Resilience”, the 33rd REGWA Symposium will explore current developments, technological advances, policy frameworks and practical solutions that can support the transition towards a sustainable energy system.

The REGWA Symposium once again provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange between academia, industry, policymakers and civil society.

We look forward to stimulating discussions, new collaborations and innovative ideas for shaping the energy systems of tomorrow.

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Johannes Gulden

Director of the Institute of Renewable Energy Systems

Download Area

The REGWA Energy Symposium has now existed for several decades. In the past years, many exciting topics have been presented and discussed by researchers, companies and municipal stakeholders. You can find the programmes and proceedings of the last few years here.