May 7-8, 2025 (Istanbul, Turkey)

 Global ESCO Network 2nd Symposium

The Global ESCO Network’s second International ESCO Symposium is bringing together global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon and energy-efficient future. Through a series of presentations, panels, and discussions, the symposium will address the latest trends, regulatory frameworks, financing strategies, and success stories in the ESCO market. It will highlight how ESCOs can serve as a key catalyst in scaling up energy efficiency projects, leveraging both public and private sector investments. Additionally, the symposium will explore the potential of ESCO frameworks to support the achievement of global climate goals, including the Paris Agreement, while identifying opportunities for enhancing the role of ESCOs in emerging markets and developing countries. Ultimately, the symposium aims to drive forward a more integrated, resilient, and energy-efficient global economy, fostering partnerships that will unleash the full potential of ESCOs in addressing the urgent energy challenges of our time. The Global ESCO Network’s second International ESCO Symposium is hosted by EYODER - Energy Efficiency and Management Association, in partnership with the UN Environment Programme Copenhagen Climate Center and Efficiency Valuation Organization.

November 20-21, 2025 (Québec City, Canada)

 Energy and the Quantum Advantage

The quantum era is approaching fast. The energy industry, especially the electrical power industry, is transitioning to a quantum-ready state to overcome the complexity issues associated with decentralisation, electrification, and data-enabled optimisation. Technologies including quantum computing and quantum sensors are actively being developed and demonstrated for processing advanced metering data and for state estimation of distribution networks and microgrids. Leaders in decentralised energy are also exploring quantum computing for ease and accuracy of life cycle emissions measurement and monitoring. All stakeholders are grappling with the heightened security issues that come with quantum technologies. As our energy needs become more dynamic, the volume of data and the predictive analytics we rely on become increasingly demanding. Quantum technologies are promising allies in meeting these challenges head-on. The 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) recognizes 100 years since the initial development of quantum mechanics. This year’s Decentralised Energy Forum will boldly explore the potential for quantum technologies in data enabled decentralised energy solutions.