World Geothermal Congress 2026

Who should apply: 

• Geothermal project developers
• Industrial geothermal users
• Geothermal researchers
• Venture capital and technology scouts
• Geothermal regulators and policy makers
• Engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) firms

The World Geothermal Congress (WGC) 2026 will be hosted by Geothermal Canada and the International Geothermal Association in Calgary on June 8 to 11, 2026. This triennial event, last held in Beijing in 2023, will take place in North America for the first time this year. The WGC 2026 offers an opportunity to meet key industry players over a 4-day program, which includes a business conference and trade show followed by optional field trips to relevant sites in:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Saskatchewan
• Northwest Territories
• Yukon

Trade Commissioners from around the world will organize commercial delegations to attend this event, creating opportunities for Canadian companies to connect with international stakeholders and potential customers. Details on the structure of these delegations and business-to-business meetings will be shared closer to the event. 

All participants in the TCS program at WGC 2026 must register separately to attend the conference.

• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Meet key regulatory bodies
• Meet academic or research entities
• Participate in networking events
• Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
• Increase visibility of your product or service

• Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
• Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.