IVECF 2026
What is it
The IVECF is a high-level global platform on sustainable energy, climate action and green industrialization.
When is it
9 - 10 April 2026
Where is it
Hofburg Palace
Vienna, Austria
The International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum is co-organized by
Powering Prosperity, Security and Stability
Growing concerns over international security, energy supply disruptions, competition over critical minerals, persistent energy poverty, climate impacts and growing inequality strain progress to deliver on global development, energy and climate goals.
At the same time rapid advances in sustainable energy, green industrialization and climate-adaptation technologies are creating unprecedented opportunities to address these challenges, increase resilience and shared prosperity.
IVECF 2026 convenes leaders from governments, international organizations, the private sector, financial institutions, research communities and civil society to strengthen multilateral cooperation and accelerate integrated action across energy, industry and climate to address growing instabilities.
A decisive shift from target setting to delivery and implementation
The Forum showcases sustainable energy, climate and green industrialization solutions that can help prevent conflict, reduce inequalities, decrease resource dependency, create new employment opportunities for youth and support post‑crisis recovery.
IVECF 2026 connects global commitments with delivery. Building on the momentum of the Belém Declaration on Global Green Industrialization, adopted at COP30, the Forum serves as a bridge between political ambition and operational implementation.
The Nexus
The IVECF 2026 responds to challenges with a nexus-based approach that positions sustainable energy, climate action and green industrialization as key pillars of shared prosperity, security and stability.
Understanding IVECF
These three elements are bound together by a security–prosperity nexus, making IVECF 2026 the only global platform where development, justice, inclusion and resilience converge to deliver lasting peace and shared progress.
Sustainable Energy
Advancing a just energy transition that leaves no one behind and acts as a catalyst for economic diversification and stability, enabling a shift toward higher value-added manufacturing, particularly in countries most in need
Green Industrialization
Fostering fair, efficient and resource-smart industrial models that produce more with less energy and materials, reduce resource-related tensions, and drive inclusive economic growth, social stability and shared prosperity
Climate Action
Building resilient, low-carbon infrastructure and value chains that safeguard communities and economies from shocks, while reinforcing national, regional and global security.
Forum Structure
Over two days, the Forum will reaffirm green industrialization, just energy transition and climate action as cornerstones of shared prosperity, resilience and global stability, while providing substantive inputs to the initial deliberations on the post‑2030 development agenda. The IVECF programme is designed around two complementary and interlinked action tracks that run in parallel throughout both days:
Participation and Engagement Opportunities
IVECF 2026 offers multiple avenues for stakeholders to engage, contribute and collaborate in shaping the global energy and climate security agenda.
Engage actively in the Forum by joining high-level plenaries and thematic roundtables, delegate experts to take part in technical discussions and peer exchanges, share national strategies, policies or commitments
Engage in plenaries and roundtables to pledge business action, present technologies and solutions, demonstrate corporate leadership, and network with global leaders from governments, international organizations and civil society
Lead thematic deep dives and solution-focused discussions, support the participation of experts and speakers from LDCs, LLDCs, SIDS and underrepresented groups such as women and youth and advance follow-up initiatives on capacity building, financing and new projects
Explore dedicated youth- and women-centred deep dives, discussions and capacity-building activities, join discussions, present innovative solutions that advance equity, resilience and climate justice and shape international frameworks through intergenerational and intersectional dialogue and advocacy
Shape the future with us
IVECF 2026 provides multiple opportunities for stakeholders to collaborate on shaping the energy and climate transition and driving green industrialization. If you would like to sponsor a session, please contact us at ivecf@unido.org.
Other Events
Co-convened by UNIDO
UNIDO Sustainable Cooling Forum 2026
From 8 to 10 April 2026, UNIDO will host the Sustainable Cooling Forum in Vienna, bringing together international partners and key stakeholders at UNIDO Headquarters and the Hofburg. The Forum will highlight sustainable cooling as a key enabler of climate action, energy efficiency and inclusive development, particularly in developing and transition economies. Addressing rising cooling demand and gaps in access, the event will focus on integrated solutions across policy, technology, finance and demand management, fostering an inclusive, solution-oriented dialogue among policymakers, industry, finance, international organizations and civil society.
UNIDO's International Conference on Hydrogen in Industry
On 8 April 2026, UNIDO will host its flagship Conference on Hydrogen in Industry at the Vienna International Centre, bringing together global stakeholders to advance clean hydrogen as a key enabler of industrial decarbonization. The conference will focus on bridging the gap between ambition and implementation by addressing technology adoption, financing, market development and industrial readiness, with a strong emphasis on inclusive, solution-oriented dialogue across regions and sectors.
4th International Sustainable Energy Conference
ISEC 2026 invites researchers, industry leaders, and energy policymakers from around the world to contribute their newest findings, innovations and demonstrations toward a sustainable energy future. The conference will focus on the question: How can we achieve energy sovereignty within a time horizon dictated by climate change and defined by politics?
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