DEF2026
ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY FOR GLOBAL STABILITY
November 19-20, 2026 | The Rimrock Resort | Banff, Alberta
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This year’s theme, Energy Sovereignty for Global Stability acknowledges that global conflicts are often triggered by competition over energy resources. The 2026 Decentralised Energy Forum explores a future in which nations strengthen their energy sovereignty by leveraging their local resources while fostering international trade relationships focused on enabling technologies rather than dependence on imported fuels.
Advancements in decentralised energy systems—such as microgrids, solar, geothermal, advanced controls, automation, and security—allow communities to produce more of their own energy while maintaining strategic partnerships through the exchange of durable technologies that support long-term infrastructure. Unlike reliance on imported fuels, these technologies create resilient energy systems while reducing geopolitical vulnerabilities.
Energy sovereignty supports both national security and climate resilience. At the same time, emerging innovations—such as quantum communication and next-generation cybersecurity—are redefining how energy systems and critical infrastructure are protected from evolving threats.
We will explore how distributed energy systems, resilient infrastructure, and reimagined global trade relationships can strengthen energy sovereignty and contribute to greater geopolitical stability.
Why Attend?
This event is where today's clean energy trailblazers come together to discuss latest trends, overcome challenges, and showcase lighthouse success stories for scaling. Whether you are a technology provider, investor, educator, municipality, or industry stakeholder, attending this forum will provide invaluable insights, resources, and connections to help accelerate the transition to a sustainable and resilient energy future.
What people say about DEF
“The Decentralised Energy Forum helped grow our business. We met customers ready to commit to piloting our technology, were connected with great funding that provided us a place to scale up at a college, and learned a great deal from speakers on the future energy landscape. I felt a strong sense of community and built to many meaningful connections. Highly recommend.”
Keith Cleland, Aqua-Cell Energy
"Thanks to the engaging discussions and networking, we are teaming up with the Government of Montserrat to explore the potential of co-recovering energy and critical minerals from volcanic geofluids. We have benefitted considerably from conversations at the Decentralised Energy Forum!"
Jonathan Blundy, Royal Society Research Professor, Oxford University
“What I love about the Decentralised Energy Forum is that it’s not another talk shop. From technology providers to investors, it is where today’s clean energy trailblazers come together, as a community, to discuss latest trends, overcome challenges and showcase lighthouse success stories for scaling.”
Justin Locke, RMI
“The best networking event I attend… every year. Highly interactive. Excellent connections that have led to real business.”
Mark Chidwick, eDecisions
“DEF is a rare event that combined a plethora of great attendees with the intimacy that only a smaller event provides all nestled into a drop dead gorgeous setting. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”
Sean Murphy, Ping Things Inc.
"The pitch competition was a pivotal moment for us. It wasn't just a presentation; it was the catalyst that powered our fundraising journey. It provided the spark we needed to ignite our momentum, and just a few months later, we closed our deal – a remarkable achievement in such a short span.”
Natasha Kostenuk, Ayrton Energy