Energy Conference in Riga on 15 September

Nordic Energy Research and the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Offices in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania invite you to the 2026 Nordic-Baltic Energy Conference, taking place in Riga, Latvia on 15 September.

This year’s conference will focus on energy security and security of supply in the Nordic-Baltic region. In today’s changing geopolitical landscape, these issues have become increasingly important at both the national and regional cooperation levels. The Nordic and Baltic countries share a common ambition to build a reliable and sustainable energy system. Achieving this goal requires closer cooperation between governments, businesses and civil society.

The conference will serve as a platform for policymakers, private sector representatives and NGOs from across the Nordic and Baltic countries to exchange experiences and discuss the future of regional cooperation in the energy sector. The programme will explore key questions shaping the future of regional energy cooperation, including:

How can the Nordic and Baltic countries strengthen security of energy supply?
What forms of cooperation are needed to enhance resilience and support the green transition?

REGISTRATION is open until 1 September 2026, 17:00 EET: https://ej.uz/hat53

Date: 15 September 2026
Location: Riga, Latvia (venue details will be announced shortly)
Language: English

PROGRAMME

09:00	Registration
09:30–10:30	Baltic-Nordic roadmap on energy security The session presents the Nordic Policy Roadmap on Energy Security, followed by a discussion on regional cooperation priorities, alignment of national policies, and next steps to strengthen energy security and security of supply in the Nordic-Baltic region. Speakers will also outline their long‑term vision for the region’s energy security.
10:30–11:00	Coffee and networking
11:00–12:00	Resilient local energy systems in practice This session highlights how decentralised renewable energy solutions can strengthen preparedness and security of supply. Examples such as solar and wind power combined with battery storage illustrate how local‑level planning and competences can reduce risks and support a more resilient energy system. The discussion also covers blackout preparedness, crisis management, and contingency planning.
12:00–13:00	Networking lunch
13:30–14:30	Completing the Nordic Connection With the Nordic–Baltic grid connected for 1.5 years, this session reflects on key experiences and looks ahead to future security of supply, system operation, and strengthened regional cooperation. It also explores the role of offshore energy hubs and energy islands, including potential links to the Baltic states and integration into the wider Nordic–Baltic power system.
14:30–15:00	Coffee and networking
15:00–16:00	Emerging voices on regional energy resilience Early‑career professionals present policy briefs selected through a joint call by Nordic Energy Research and the Nordic Council of Ministers’ offices in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. The session focuses on fresh perspectives on energy security and security of supply in the Nordic–Baltic region, with senior officials offering feedback on the presented ideas.