Iceland partner country for GeoTHERM 2026 in Offenburg

The trade floor at the 2024 GeoTHERM Expo & Congress, Offenburg, Germany (source: GeoTHERM)

Iceland has been named the official partner country for GeoTHERM 2026, the large international geothermal trade fair and congress taking place in Offenburg, Germany, taking place Feb 26-27, 2026. The designation underlines Iceland’s long-standing role as one of the world’s most experienced geothermal nations and places the country’s expertise at the centre of this year’s event.

GeoTHERM has established itself as one of Europe’s key meeting points for the geothermal sector, bringing together developers, technology providers, researchers, policymakers, and financiers. The partner country format is intended to provide deeper insight into a leading geothermal market and its ecosystem of companies and institutions.

A global reference point for geothermal development

Iceland is widely regarded as a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy. Supported by favourable geological conditions, decades of systematic development, and consistent political backing, geothermal energy today covers a large share of the country’s heating demand and a significant portion of electricity generation.

Both high- and low-temperature geothermal resources are utilised across a wide range of applications, including power generation, district heating, industrial processes, greenhouse cultivation, aquaculture, and other innovative uses. Over time, Iceland has also become an important source of know-how for geothermal projects worldwide, particularly in challenging geological and operational environments.

Focus on technology and sustainable resource management

As partner country, Iceland will showcase its experience and technical expertise with a particular emphasis on deep drilling technologies, reservoir management, and sustainable resource utilisation. These topics are increasingly relevant as geothermal development expands beyond conventional settings and moves into deeper, more complex reservoirs in many regions.

Icelandic exhibitors will present themselves within a joint exhibition area, offering visitors a concentrated overview of technologies, services, and research capabilities. The Iceland guest booth will be located at booth 301 in the Baden Arena.

Coordinated participation through GEORG and partners

The Icelandic presence at GeoTHERM 2026 is being coordinated by the GEORG Geothermal Research Cluster, in cooperation with the Iceland Renewable Energy Cluster, as part of their ongoing collaboration and merger process. GEORG is a non-profit organisation based in Iceland that promotes research and development in geothermal energy and connects universities, research institutions, industry partners, and public actors.

Through this coordinated participation, the Icelandic delegation aims to highlight how research, industry, and public policy interact in practice to support long-term, sustainable geothermal development.

A strong fit for GeoTHERM’s audience

For GeoTHERM participants, Iceland’s role as partner country offers an opportunity to engage directly with organisations that have operated geothermal systems at scale for decades. The focus on drilling, reservoir performance, and sustainability aligns closely with current challenges faced by geothermal projects in Europe and beyond.

ThinkGeoEnergy will be present at GeoTHERM 2026 and will provide coverage and reporting from the event, including developments related to the Icelandic partner country programme.