{"id":8759,"date":"2026-05-20T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=6e6c98db1ab214f35d1bc5b0ebcddd67"},"modified":"2026-05-20T17:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:01:00","slug":"idea2026-to-convene-global-district-energy-leaders-in-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=8759","title":{"rendered":"IDEA2026 to Convene Global District Energy Leaders in Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"bwalignc\">\n<i>International District Energy Association (IDEA)\u2019s 117<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Conference &amp; Trade, June 23-26, 2026, Rogers Centre Ottawa<\/i><\/p><p>OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.districtenergy.org%2Fhome&amp;esheet=54539097&amp;newsitemid=20260520417504&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=International+District+Energy+Association+%28IDEA%29&amp;index=1&amp;md5=6656f4c2c8ab6f4513b6d2f1f07cf2ea\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">International District Energy Association (IDEA)<\/a>, founded in 1909 and representing nearly 3,000 members across more than 30 countries, will convene district energy leaders from around the world in Ottawa, Canada, June 23-26, 2026, for its 117<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Conference &amp; Trade Show. Under the theme \u201cConnecting Networks,\u201d IDEA2026 will advance decarbonization, system integration, energy resilience, and thermal network innovation across four days of programming, tours, and events.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520417504\/en\/2810929\/4\/IDEA2026_Logo_424x150.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520417504\/en\/2810929\/22\/IDEA2026_Logo_424x150.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520417504\/en\/2810929\/4\/IDEA2026_Logo_424x150.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520417504\/en\/2810929\/21\/IDEA2026_Logo_424x150.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\n\u201cOttawa is at the forefront of district energy innovation\u2014from the Energy Services Acquisition Program (ESAP) to net-zero thermal networks to electrification, it\u2019s the perfect backdrop for this global gathering,\u201d said Rob Thornton, president &amp; CEO of IDEA. \u201cIDEA2026 is where the sector\u2019s most experienced engineers, operators, investors, and policymakers come together to advance progress. The momentum is real, and this year\u2019s theme, <i>Connecting Networks<\/i>, captures exactly what district energy does and why it matters\u2014aggregating demand, integrating diverse energy sources, and innovating to decarbonize communities at scale.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>PROGRAM OVERVIEW<\/b><\/p><p>\nIDEA2026 features more than 150 speakers across a comprehensive program spanning district heating and cooling, thermal energy storage, geothermal and geo-exchange, smart cities, microgrids, and more.<\/p><p>\nProgram highlights include:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b>Workshops.<\/b> Two pre-conference workshops will address the industry's most urgent growth opportunities: <i>District Energy &amp; Data Centers<\/i>, and <i>Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) Market Development<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>Plenary Sessions.<\/b> Two plenary panels will convene senior leaders from across the district energy ecosystem. The North American industry panel brings together Tom Burton (ESAP), Carlyle Coutinho (Enwave), Mike Crawley (Creative Energy), Jacob Graff (Cordia Energy), Kevin Hagerty (Vicinity Energy), Eric T. Miller (CenTrio), and Lisa Sparrow (Corix) for a high-level conversation on market trends, decarbonization, and the future of integrated energy networks. An international plenary will feature voices from Canada, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, and leading intergovernmental organizations, including Ahmad Bin Shafar (Empower Energy Solutions, UAE), Sam Chatterton (Johnson Controls, Inc.), Dr. Andrej Jentsch (IEA District Heating &amp; Cooling TCP), Conall Mahon (SEAI, Ireland), Cristina Mariaca (UNIDO), Meghan Riesterer (IDEA), Tomasz Smetny-Sowa (ESAP\/PSPC), and David Woodson (University of Washington).<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>Global MOU Ceremony.<\/b> IDEA2026 will host a landmark international Memorandum of Understanding ceremony, bringing together delegations from more than 20 countries to formalize cross-border cooperation in district energy development and deployment.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>Annual Awards.<\/b> IDEA will recognize outstanding industry contributions through its annual awards program, including the Joseph M. Brillhart Innovation Award, the Norm Taylor Award \u2014honoring exceptional leadership and lifetime achievement in district energy \u2013 and the System of the Year Award, among other honors.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>Technical Tours.<\/b> Two guided technical tours showcasing world-class district energy infrastructure in the Ottawa\u2013Gatineau region: the Cliff Energy Centre and Tunney's Pasture Plant, or the Gatineau Plant and the Zibi Community Utility System.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring IDEA2026 to Ottawa, a city where innovative district energy projects are demonstrating what\u2019s possible at scale,\u201d said David Woodson, IDEA Board Chair and Executive Director, Campus Energy, Utilities and Operations, University of Washington. \u201cYear after year, this conference serves as a global hub for experts to share best practices, spotlight emerging technologies, and advance the solutions that will define the next era of district energy.\u201d<\/p><p>\nIDEA is grateful for its Diamond Sponsors: Cordia, Empower Energy Solutions, and Johnson Controls, and thanks our Platinum Sponsors: CenTrio, Corix, Enwave Energy Corporation, and Vicinity Energy, for their generous support. A complete list of IDEA2026 sponsors is available at: <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fidea2026.eventscribe.net%2Fsponsors.asp%3Fpfp%3DSponsors&amp;esheet=54539097&amp;newsitemid=20260520417504&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fidea2026.eventscribe.net%2Fsponsors.asp%3Fpfp%3DSponsors&amp;index=2&amp;md5=4c7cb3e9029b929abf72628cd9707104\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/idea2026.eventscribe.net\/sponsors.asp?pfp=Sponsors<\/a><\/p><p>\nThe full program is available at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.districtenergy.org%2Fidea2026%2Fhome&amp;esheet=54539097&amp;newsitemid=20260520417504&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.districtenergy.org%2Fidea2026%2Fhome&amp;index=3&amp;md5=b976cc8ce710442c91c74197a08ce350\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.districtenergy.org\/idea2026\/home<\/a>. Register at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.districtenergy.org%2Fidea2026%2Fregistration&amp;esheet=54539097&amp;newsitemid=20260520417504&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.districtenergy.org%2Fidea2026%2Fregistration&amp;index=4&amp;md5=d1ed9260d126f1754211d1ff1d2a1e72\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.districtenergy.org\/idea2026\/registration<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<b>About IDEA\n<br\/><\/b>The International District Energy Association (IDEA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association founded in 1909 and based in Massachusetts, USA. Representing nearly 3,000 members across more than 30 countries, IDEA champions district heating, district cooling, thermal networks, and combined heat and power (CHP) as reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Its mission is to foster the success of its members as global leaders in advancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and building resilient, sustainable communities.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>Media<\/b><br\/>Kayla Fedorowicz\n<br\/>Greenough Communications\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:kfedorowicz@greenoughagency.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">kfedorowicz@greenoughagency.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International District Energy Association (IDEA)\u2019s 117th Annual Conference &amp; Trade, June 23-26, 2026, Rogers Centre OttawaOTTAWA, Ontario&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;The International District Energy Association (IDEA), founded in 1909 and representing near&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8759","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8759"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8760,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8759\/revisions\/8760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}