EU Energy Day at the Hannover Messe

Between 22 and 26 April 2024, the European Commission will, for a third continuous year, be present at the Hannover Messe, which his one of the world’s largest industrial fairs. The first day includes a High-Level Conference followed by presentations and panel discussions dedicated to a different theme for each of the following days at the on-stand auditorium. The EU stand will also feature a support corner where participants will have the opportunity to talk to policy experts. Industry related polices and funding opportunities will be explained at the stand, including through10 interactive screens.

The second day will be dedicated to the EU Energy Day at the Hannover Fair. Under the title "Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy", the day conference will cover a broad range of topics and formats. Starting with an opening panel providing insights into the EU policy framework and its industrial competitiveness in the energy sector, subsequent sessions will delve into specific policy areas and initiatives. These include discussions on

• European Wind Power Package
• European Grids Action Plan
• Biomethane
• Hydrogen
• Solar energy
• Sustainable batteries

A dedicated session on energy efficiency will also offer the opportunity to introduce and explain the benefits of a new voluntary initiative, the “Code of conduct on interoperable energy smart appliances”.

Each of the 8 sessions on EU Energy Day will be web streamed on the website of DG internal market, industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs. The streaming offered on the Hannover Messe website is only valid for those who have a fair ticket.

Web streaming

For social media: #EUatHM24

Related links

• Hannover Messe - European Commission

• HANNOVER MESSE Exhibitor 2024: European Commission

• Speech by President von der Leyen: Hannover Messe 2024

• News: Energy Smart Appliances: launch of an EU Code of Conduct for interoperability (23/04/2024)