Forum overview

Shaping Europe’s energy future for 19 years

The Heat Pump Forum is the annual event of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).

It brings together political leaders and policy-makers with industrial innovators, enabling inspiration, networking, learning and more.

We want to accelerate the transition to a secure and sustainable energy system for Europe. Heat pumps are key.

Energy independence

Reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels through electrification.

Competitiveness

Strengthening Europe’s position as a global leader in clean-tech manufacturing.

Climate ambition

Delivering renewable heating and cooling for buildings, districts and industry.

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Secure heat for a competitive future

On Tuesday, 1 December 2026, the Forum will take place at SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre. This edition arrives at a critical juncture for European industry, focusing on how heat pumps drive both energy sovereignty and economic resilience.

Main audience

EU policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, energy experts and more.

Key participants

Representatives from the European Commission and Parliament and national ministries, leading experts from the HVAC manufacturing, utility, and technology sectors.

Countries represented

With people from over 30 countries typically in attendance, the Heat Pump Forum is a major European platform for cross-border cooperation.

Key outcomes

The Forum is a proven influencer of European energy policy and industrial strategy, while the Heat Pump Awards celebrate Europe’s most impactful projects in the sector.

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The Heat Pump Forum aims to be an event that widens one’s horizons when it comes to meeting our common objectives for the planet and its people. It is a convention in which different relevant thought leaders gather around to exchange visions, knowledge and expertise to expand the role of Heat Pump Technologies in our society within the context of the European Green Deal.

By bringing together high-level policy-makers, major players of the heating and cooling industry, influencers from related stakeholders the Heat Pump Forum‘s aim is to act as a co-creation platform for the heat pump strategy and accelerator.

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About the organiser:

The Heat Pump Forum is organised by the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), the voice of the heat pump sector in Europe.

Learn more about EHPA