THE EUROPEAN ENERGY TRANSITION CONFERENCE

THE EUROPEAN ENERGY TRANSITION CONFERENCE

Welcome to Dijon in June!

Dijon is proud to host the European Energy Transition Conference for the first time, as an act of activism, in the noblest and most compelling sense of the term, at a time when the power of climate disinformation sometimes manages to shake principles, or even laws, that we thought were established.

As the capital and center of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, Dijon Métropole embodies a territory in just growth where life is good, both urban and rural, which corresponds precisely to what our fellow citizens aspire to today: a high level of quality of life and services; a scale of proximity which guarantees solidarity and efficiency of public action; but above all a strong commitment to urban ecology, with massive investments and numerous innovations as symbols of our unwavering faith in higher education and research.

Decisive choices were made in the 2000s and now allow us to carry out comprehensive and proactive action that serves as a benchmark at the European level.
The RESPONSE program, the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities program, and the Pilot Cities program: we champion a systemic, cooperative, and social vision recognized by the European Commission. A Dijon-based model for climate and energy transition is emerging, thanks to our ability to act across all sectors and maintain control of governance while forging partnerships with major private companies possessing strong expertise. This model of sustainable progress relies as much on structuring projects—most of which are operational and can be visited during these 2026 Conferences—as on local initiatives, broadly involving the region's socio-economic stakeholders and residents.
To put it another way, the issue of energy, but also that of biodiversity, are major challenges which are addressed in a cross-cutting manner in all our public policies: urban planning, land use and development, mobility, economic development, food, resource preservation, etc.

For the elected officials of Dijon Métropole, there is a conviction that energy is an essential service to which every citizen has a right, starting with the most vulnerable, implying a shift from a less technical vision of ecology in the neighborhoods to a vision that empowers residents and makes them active participants in their territory.

Hosting the Assises in Dijon, just a few weeks after the municipal and inter-municipal elections next spring, is also to reaffirm in unison with Bordeaux, Dunkirk and Strasbourg – co-organizers of the event – that the changes that lie ahead cannot succeed without local authorities.

Our territories have proven their ability to propose, decide, and implement. They are at the forefront of instilling the vital need to rethink our modes of production, consumption, and, more broadly, our way of life.

A MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR 27 YEARS!

Where the energy transition progresses and is achieved
The 27th edition of the European Energy Transition Conference will be held in the Dijon metropolitan area. June 23-25, 2026.

Since 1999, the The European Energy Transition Conference is THE annual event actors committed to the energy transition of territories.
They thus bring together each year 3,000 participants to meet, exchange ideas, share experiences and get inspired.

These conferences are co-organized by the Dunkirk Urban Community (creator of the event), the Strasbourg Eurometropolis, Bordeaux Métropole, Dijon Métropole and ADEME.
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  • 3 days to meet, share, inspire each other and collectively achieve the energy transition of the territories.

  • Of the major conferences conducted by experts and key witnesses

  • A wide range of workshops, conceived in collaboration with local actors involved in the energy transition to make the Assises a true laboratory of ideas and a concentration of experiences and concrete solutions.

  • Themed tours discovering the sustainable energy initiatives implemented by Dijon Métropole and its partners.

  • A transition village dedicated to exchanges between delegates and partners

Highlights of the 27th edition

A program spanning three full days
2 plenary sessions, 9 conferences, 3 major workshops, 4 master classes, 4 media trainings, 75 workshops, 50 site visits, with more than a hundred speakers of national and European stature, while also providing time for networking and exchanges between peers to advance the energy transition of the territories.
A mobilization against climate disinformation
A dedicated conference and several media training sessions will help to identify the mechanisms of climate disinformation and to learn how to better counter them.
The first major post-election event
dedicated to the energy transition
On day 2 (Wednesday, June 24), a tailor-made program structured around 4 master classes will be offered to all newly installed territorial elected officials following the municipal and inter-municipal elections of spring 2026.
A strengthened European openness
The conference will offer analyses on the geopolitics of the energy market, feedback from major European cities and will host one of the highlights of the official closing of the European pilot project RESPONSE led by Dijon.

Who are the 3000 delegates who attend the Assises each year?

AN UNMISSABLE MEDIA EVENT

A LOOK BACK AT THE LATEST EDITIONS

2025 EDITION - STRASBOURG

ENERGY, A COMMON GOOD, FROM LOCAL REGIONS TO EUROPE
A clear ambition, chosen by the organizing committee and guided by the theme “Energy, a common good! From local areas to Europe,” will shape the 150 events offered over three days: plenary sessions, conferences, roundtables, workshops, and field visits focused on the climate emergency and concrete solutions for a more sustainable energy future. This edition will also feature a strengthened European dimension, highlighting Denmark in light of its presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2025.

2024 EDITION - DUNKERQUE

LET'S TURN OUR CONSTRAINTS INTO OPPORTUNITIES
Positioned today as Europe's leading energy platform, Dunkirk, the birthplace of this major event, has made ecological transformation the driving force of its development, enabling it to establish itself as a leader in industrial recovery. A true territorial dynamic has become a national emblem of industrial and energy renewal!

This territorial metamorphosis demonstrates thatOpportunities can arise from constraints., prospects for innovation and sustainable improvement!

2023 EDITION - BORDEAUX

ACTING TOGETHER TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2050
The 2023 edition, entitled "Acting Together Towards Carbon Neutrality by 2050," places great emphasis on the importance of collective action and working together, within a program focused on the accelerating climate crisis and the ongoing context of war on Europe's doorstep. Together, these factors underscore the urgent need to continue the work undertaken in recent years and the need to share and develop the solutions we propose together. The direction emerging from this edition is perfectly summarized: "Carbon neutrality is the compass that guides all our actions!"

2022 EDITION - GENEVA

LESS FOR MORE!
As the international context reminds us of the urgent need to sustainably accelerate the transition away from our dependence on fossil fuels, this edition takes on particular importance. "Less for more!" This central theme invites us to re-examine our lifestyles, production methods, and consumption patterns with the goal of carbon neutrality. Let's pause for a moment. Let's take the time to consider the major issues. Then, let's compare them with inspiring initiatives. And let's look ahead. This is how the program for the 23rd Energy Transition Conference was developed.

2021 EDITION

100% FREE, 100% DIGITAL
For the first time in its history, due to the current health situation, the event, held in Dunkirk, took place in a 100% digital and free format, with presentations broadcast online. For three days, numerous key figures – local elected officials, representatives of public authorities, the business world, academia, and civil society – took turns speaking live in large-scale thematic plenary sessions, providing a comprehensive overview of current issues in the energy transition.

CO-ORGANIZERS

DIJON METROPOLE

Dijon Métropole

Romain HYART

Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque

Cécile PHILIBERT

Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg

Isabelle Marty

Bordeaux Métropole

Jeanne TILLY

ADEME

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