11.01.2026

The Styrian Governor conveys his greetings.

Excerpt from the greeting address of the Governor of Styria Mario Kunasek:

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The Symposium Energieinnovation in Graz is far more than a purely technical conference. For the 19th time, it provides a central forum for dialogue, innovation, and responsibility. Leading figures from science and research, business and industry, associations, as well as politics and public administration come together here to jointly develop well-founded answers to the most pressing questions of our energy future.

“ENERGIZING EUROPE – Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Economy” demonstrates which technological and societal developments can sustainably transform Europe’s energy system – ranging from renewable energies and intelligent grids to storage technologies, hydrogen, and digital control systems. For me, one thing is clear: we must not play technologies off against one another. Energy security can only be achieved through the interaction of different solutions.

The 19th Symposium Energieinnovation, taking place from 11 to 13 February 2026 at Graz University of Technology, sends a strong signal of its relevance and impact with more than 600 participants and over 230 presentations. My special thanks go to Graz University of Technology and the Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation for the dedicated and excellent organization of this symposium.

With its interdisciplinary approach and impressive depth of content, the symposium sets new standards year after year. The diversity of perspectives, the high quality of contributions, and the commitment of all those involved make this symposium a beacon of the European energy debate.
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Greeting address by Governor Mario Kunasek (full text) [German]