20th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling

The 20th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling will take place in Linz, Austria, from 5 to 8 September 2027, bringing together experts from academia, industry, public institutions and policymakers to exchange ideas and discuss the latest developments in district heating and cooling (DHC).

Organised by the Energieinstitut at JKU Linz under the auspices of IEA DHC, the symposium offers a platform for knowledge exchange, networking and discussions within the international DHC community.

Participants can look forward to keynote speeches, scientific and technical presentations, poster sessions, special sessions and technical site visits. The detailed programme will be published closer to the event.

Call for Abstracts Now Open

Researchers, industry professionals and other DHC experts are invited to submit abstracts on current research, innovations and practical applications in district heating and cooling. The submission deadline is 14 December 2026.

All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee, consisting of experts from IEA DHC member countries. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to present their work through oral or poster presentations. Selected authors will also have the opportunity to submit a full paper for peer review and potential publication in an indexed scientific journal.

Special Sessions

The IEA DHC Symposium 2027 also welcomes proposals for Special Sessions that complement the scientific programme and offer space for focused discussions, knowledge exchange and interactive formats.

For more information on the event, abstract submissions and Special Sessions, visit the official symposium website.