GEORG at EGC 2025: Driving collaboration in geothermal energy deployment
GEORG actively participated in the European Geothermal Congress (EGC), held in Zürich, Switzerland, on 6-8 October 2025.
The Geothermal IWG, GEOTHERMICA Initiative, and IEA Geothermal co-organized a side event at the EGC – Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) Symposium – which brought together experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore the market potential of UTES. GEORG runs the secretariats for the Geothermal IWG and GEOTHERMICA Initiative and thus co-lead the planning and execution of this successful event with IEA Geothermal.
GEORG also took part in poster sessions at the EGC, with Alicja Stoklosa presenting on behalf of both the GEOTHERMICA Initiative and the CETPartnership Heating & Cooling Initiative. The posters highlighted collaborative efforts driving innovation in geothermal technologies and international partnerships.
GEORG co-organised the final meeting of the COMPASS Project, which also took place at the EGC, a milestone event that brought together stakeholders to reflect on achievements and chart the path forward. Amel Barich shared insights from the COMPASS project during a roundtable presentation, “Developing Effective Communication Guidelines for Geothermal Energy Projects,” which focused on building impactful communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Her talk emphasised the importance of transparency, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement in geothermal energy initiatives.
Throughout the congress, the GEORG Team engaged in discussions with Icelandic, Polish, German, Dutch, and Belgian partners, reinforcing its strong ties within the international geothermal community and exploring new avenues for collaboration and joint research. GEORG remains committed to fostering innovation and cooperation in the field of geothermal energy.
