Heat2Net - Winter Event - Déploiement d'une énergie thermique verte en Wallonie : statut et perspectives - 14 novembre 2024

The **Heat2net Winter Event - Deployment of Green Thermal Energy in Wallonia: Status and Perspectives** is set to take place on **November 14, 2024**, in **Gembloux**, Belgium, at **Parc CREALYS** (Rue Saucin 70, 5032 Gembloux - Les Isnes). This event aims to explore the current status and future outlook of renewable thermal energy in Wallonia, focusing on solutions such as geothermal energy and district heating networks, which are critical for the region’s decarbonization efforts. Objectives and Key Themes The conference will cover several important themes: - **Current Status of Thermal Energy in Wallonia**: This includes an overview of the adoption and integration of green thermal technologies in existing energy networks. - **Future Perspectives**: Discussions will focus on how these renewable energy sources can be further implemented to meet Wallonia’s long-term climate goals, particularly regarding decarbonization by 2050. - **Challenges and Innovations**: The event will address industrial challenges and present innovative solutions aimed at accelerating the adoption of green thermal energy, especially in energy-intensive sectors like industry. Planned Program The event will feature **keynote speeches** from experts who will provide insight into the regulatory framework, success stories, and innovations in the field of geothermal energy and district heating networks. **Roundtables and project showcases** will also allow for in-depth discussions on ongoing projects promoting green thermal energy across Wallonia. Representatives from the **Service public de Wallonie (SPW Énergie)**, **TWEED**, and **Brussels Environment** will be among the key contributors. Partners and Target Audience This event is supported by key partners like **TWEED (Cluster for Energy, Water, and Environment)**, the **Service public de Wallonie (SPW Énergie)**, and **Brussels Environment**, all of whom are integral to the development of green energy solutions in the region. The target audience includes decision-makers, engineers, researchers, and industrial stakeholders who are interested in the advancements and opportunities related to renewable thermal energy

The ultimate goal is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and foster collaborations that will accelerate Wallonia's transition to a greener energy future.