International Vienna
Energy and Climate Forum

9 - 10 April 2026 | Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria

Powering Prosperity, Security and Stability

By aligning political ambition with practical solutions, the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum drives decisive action to accelerate an inclusive energy transition, catalyzing the progress needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Under the guiding motto “Powering Prosperity, Security and Stability”, the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum 2026 (IVECF 2026) will ignite global momentum for just and inclusive energy and climate transitions, with green industrialization as a key driver of sustainable economic transformation.

Convening leaders from governments, international organizations, industry, academia, development partners and civil society, the Forum is a unique opportunity to coordinate and co-create solutions to accelerate collective global action toward a sustainable, resilient and low-carbon future.

Building on Vienna’s legacy as a multilateral hub for international cooperation, IVECF 2026 bridges political ambition with technical implementation. It explores how transformations in energy, industry, and climate systems can prevent conflict, strengthen resilience, and unlock shared prosperity, placing particular focus on those most in need, including least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), small island developing states (SIDS), underrepresented groups such as women and youth. It also spotlights the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in building sustainable futures in fragile or post-crisis contexts.

A decisive moment for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The Forum will showcase solutions and local leadership that translate into concrete action, delivering prosperity, energy security and stability. Participants will gain strategic insights and forge actionable partnerships that advance SDG 7, 9, and 13, and help shape the post-2030 development agenda.

Thematic Focus

The Nexus

At its core, IVECF 2026 is built around a triangle of transformation — an integrated approach that positions the pillars of sustainable energy, green industry, and climate resilience as mutually reinforcing pathways toward a stable and secure future.

Green Industry

Development & Inclusion at the core. Green industrialization drives inclusive and gender-responsive growth and competitiveness, generating jobs and resilience in economies most affected by climate and security risks.

Sustainable Energy

Justice & Equity at the core. Access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy is not only an economic necessity but a matter of equity and peace — ensuring no one is left behind in the global transition.

Climate Action

Resilience & Social Cohesion at the core. Climate-smart policies, technologies, and adaptation strategies build communities that can withstand shocks, recover faster, and contribute to long-term stability through inclusive approaches.

Understanding IVECF

These three elements are bound together by a security–prosperity nexus, making IVECF 2026 the only global platform where development, justice, inclusion and resilience converge to deliver lasting peace and shared progress.

Agenda

Forum Structure

Two days of transformative dialogue and action

Day 1 

High-level dialogues on energy transitions as catalysts for peacebuilding, gender equality, and social stability.

Day 2 第二天

High-level green industry dialogue highlighting innovation, partnerships, and policy pathways for a just, inclusive and sustainable future.

Shape the future with us

IVECF 2026 provides multiple opportunities for stakeholders to collaborate on shaping the energy and climate transition and driving green industrialization. If you would like to sponsor a session, please contact us at ivecf@unido.org.

 The International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum is co-organized by

A Leading Global Forum for Action

The IVECF is a premier international conference that convenes leaders, innovators, experts, and young changemakers to advance on development, energy, and climate goals. Through high-level dialogues, policy discussions, and expert-driven side-events with key partners and thought leaders, the Forum delivers concrete insights and inclusive and actionable solutions.

Gender Equality and Youth Inclusion

Inclusivity lies at the heart of the IVECF’s mission. We believe that a just energy transition must empower women, youth, and marginalized communities ensuring diverse voices shape solutions for a sustainable future. IVECF fosters collaboration that is inclusive, fair, forward-looking, and transformative.

Connection, Collaboration, and Partnership Building

The IVECF is designed to spark collaboration. It offers a dynamic environment to strengthen existing relationships, form new partnerships, and explore emerging business opportunities, fostering high-value interactions that advance shared sustainable energy and climate objectives.