International Ruhr Energy Conference (INREC)

15th INREC 2026 - Uncertainties in Energy - Markets, Systems & Decisions

August 26 - 27, 2026 in Essen

15th INREC 2026

Welcome to the 15th International Ruhr Energy Conference (INREC) of the House of Energy Climate and Finance (HECF). The conference offers a platform for academics, practitioners and researchers from energy and finance sectors to network and discuss current topics. INREC 2026 will be held on August 26 and 27, 2026 in Essen.
 
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For both speakers and participants. For more information see, registration and submission.
 

Keynote Speakers at INREC 2026

We are excited to announce three distinguished keynote speakers for the 15th INREC, to be held on August 26–27, 2026. Renowned in their respective fields, these speakers will share their expertise and insights to inspire and discuss current trends and challenges:

  • Prof. Dr. Florentina Paraschiv, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU), Department of Technology, Management and Economics
  • Audun Botterud PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems, Head of Energy Analytics Group
  • Dr. David Gohsen, Evonik Operations GmbH, Head of Energy Trading & Portfolio Management

Do not miss the opportunity to hear from these remarkable individuals! Register now for the conference and secure your spot to gain invaluable knowledge and network with industry professionals.

Call-for-Papers

We welcome submissions on the development of resilient energy and financial systems, and decision-making under uncertainty. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Energy forecasting and modelling
  • Data science and decision support for 
    energy and climate finance
  • Energy data and digitalization
  • Predictive analytics in energy markets
  • AI and ML in energy
  • Stochastic processes in energy markets
  • Risk measurement and management
  • Business models, risk, and scalability
  • Low carbon energy futures
  • Risks and resilience in the energy transition
  • Electricity market design and risks
  • Climate policy, regulation and risk
  • Sustainability assessment
  • Pricing climate change uncertainty
  • Financing energy infrastructure
  • Energy innovations and energy markets

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The conference is jointly organized by the House of Energy Climate and Finance.

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