World Geothermal Congress 2026
Green by Iceland and the Icelandic delegation will host and contribute to a range of sessions throughout the World Geothermal Congress 2026.
June 8th
Our Climate Future
Reliable Heat, Resilient Systems, Resourceful Communities
This high-level symposium focuses on scaling geothermal deployment, highlighting both proven direct-use applications and emerging technologies such as deep drilling, superhot geothermal and advanced systems. With growing opportunities in North America and other key markets, the event will emphasize collaboration, investment, development and knowledge sharing to accelerate progress. Iceland’s experience will contribute practical insights alongside international perspectives.
Event sponsors: Landsvirkjun, Reykjavík Energy, Reykjavík Geothermal
Hosts: Green by Iceland and Business Iceland, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland and Embassy of Iceland to Canada.
June 9th
From Rock to Revenue
Legal, Technical and Financial Pathways for Superhot, EGS & AGS
This session addresses the critical gap between technological progress and commercial deployment of next-generation geothermal technologies — Superhot geothermal, Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), and Advanced/Closed-loop Geothermal Systems (AGS). While recent breakthroughs have demonstrated technical viability, large-scale deployment remains constrained by a set of interconnected regulatory, legal, contractual, and financial challenges that must be resolved in parallel.
The session brings together developers, policymakers, engineers, legal experts, and investors to move from innovation to execution — from rock to revenue.
June 9th
Geothermal after hours
Reception and Spotlight session at the Icelandic pavilion
Join the Icelandic geothermal delegation for networking, conversations, and insights representing over a century of geothermal expertise across the full value chain.
June 10th
Direct Use of Geothermal
Turning Geothermal Heat into Energy Security and Opportunity
Heating and cooling remain one of the world’s largest and most overlooked energy challenges, yet also one of the greatest untapped opportunities. Direct use of geothermal energy can deliver reliable, affordable and low-carbon heat for homes, cities, industry and agriculture, while strengthening energy security, competitiveness and long-term resilience. This session brings together Icelandic expertise and international partners to explore how geothermal heat can be deployed at scale. Combining leadership perspectives, real-world engineering case stories and international dialogue, the session will demonstrate how proven solutions from Iceland can be adapted and implemented in Canada, North America and beyond.
June 10th
Geothermal Pathways from Vision to Bankability
Geothermal energy is increasingly recognised as a strategic solution for energy security, grid resilience, and long-term economic development. This roundtable brings together governments, utilities, developers, financiers, and international partners to explore practical pathways for accelerating geothermal project preparation, de-risking, and bankable execution.
Hosts: GGA, World Bank, IRENA, ESMAP and Green by Iceland
Icelandic delegation events
7th June
Geothermal Gas Management Workshop
June 9th