ENTRUST 2026: Connecting Science, Innovation, and Energy Technologies for the Future

The first international scientific conference on Energy Transformation Technologies for Sustainable Future (ENTRUST), will take place on 8–11 September 2026, bringing together visionary scientists, innovators, and decision-makers working at the forefront of energy transformation. Initiated by the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), the conference is designed as a platform for those seeking to shape the future of energy systems through research, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. 

ENTRUST is designed as an interdisciplinary hybrid conference bringing together scientists, technology developers, industry representatives, policy makers, and other stakeholders interested in the systemic transformation of energy. The conference will encourage discussion that goes beyond individual technologies, focusing instead on how scientific advances, innovation, and policy frameworks interact in addressing today’s energy challenges. 

The conference program will highlight emerging research directions, novel technological approaches, and integrative solutions that contribute to resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems. By fostering exchange between fundamental research and applied perspectives, ENTRUST seeks to stimulate new ideas, collaborations, and research partnerships across disciplines and borders. 

According to Prof. Dr. Saulius Gudžius, Director of the Lithuanian Energy Institute and Conference Chairman, ENTRUST reflects a broader ambition: “At the Lithuanian Energy Institute, we see a growing need for a meeting place where researchers and innovators can openly discuss energy transformation as a complex, interconnected system. By initiating ENTRUST, we aim to create an environment that encourages meaningful scientific exchange, new collaborations, and critical thinking about how energy research can contribute to secure, sustainable, and economically viable solutions.” 

We invite the research and innovation community to mark the dates and follow upcoming news. Registration and further information will be announced in due course.