

How do we do ‘heat’ by 2050?
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM · 45 min. (Europe/Brussels)
ICE - Session hub: floor 2
Session
Decarbonisation
Information
While the direction is clear, achieving climate neutrality by 2050, there is no single pathway to decarbonising district heating and cooling systems. Local conditions, market structures and regulatory frameworks vary widely, meaning operators face different challenges and opportunities on their journey towards clean heating and cooling. Turning ambition into delivery requires tailored solutions.
This session will showcase how DHC operators are advancing towards a fossil-free future. From pioneers completing the final stretch to ambitious newcomers driving innovative solutions, it will highlight the diverse pathways shaping the road to 2050.
Speakers

Piotr Górnik
CEO, President of the Management BoardFortum Power and Heat Polska
Vitalii Khodakivskyi
Project Manager, ReWarm Project, Reforming the District Heating Sector of UkraineGIZ Ukraine
Jan W. Bleyl
Senior Consultant and OwnerEnergetic Solutions
Maya van der Steenhoven
DirectorStichting Warmtenetwerk