Welcome to SGI Innovation Conference 2026
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
Speakers
Agenda
Grid Flexibility
Featuring insights from leading network operators including EirGrid, SONI, NIE Networks and ESB Networks.
Digital Networks & AI
Exploring how AI, digitalisation and smart orchestration are transforming energy infrastructure.
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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