WHAT IS THE GTF FORUM?
The GTF Forum is GREENTECH FESTIVAL’s exclusive format for deep dialogue and cross-sector action. With up to 150 participants per edition, GTF Forums are designed to foster meaningful exchange, strategic collaboration, and impactful outcomes – far from conventional large-scale events.
UPCOMING GTF FORUM EDITIONS
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DATE |
FORUM |
LANGUAGE |
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September 22–23, 2025 |
Energy Storage Solutions for Industry & Commercial Buildings |
German |
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October 5–6, 2025 |
English |
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November 24–25, 2025 |
German |
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February 23–24, 2026 |
German |
GTF FORUM EDITIONS 2025
ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
📍 Berlin | 🗓️ September 22–23, 2025 | 🗣️ Language: German
Focus: Energy storage as a competitive advantage – how companies reduce emissions and improve efficiency with battery, thermal, and digital storage systems.
Audience: Energy engineers, sustainability officers, planning professionals, grid experts, regulatory stakeholders
Agenda:
Day 1 – September 22: Opening Evening from 5:00 PM
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Welcome & keynote by our lead partner
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Informal networking with drinks & snacks
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Music & conversations at partner-hosted tables
Day 2 – September 23: Forum Day
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08:30–10:30: Technologies (Battery, Thermal, Sector Coupling)
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11:00–12:30: Digitalization (Smart Metering, Load Management)
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13:30–15:30: Bootcamps
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16:00–18:00: Integration (Second-Life, Regulation, Incentives)
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18:00–19:30: Networking Drinks
SUSTAINABLE DATA CENTRES: SUSTAINABLE AI
📍 Berlin | 🗓️ October 5–6, 2025 | 🗣️ Language: English
Focus: AI is driving digital infrastructure growth – this forum explores how to reduce its environmental impact and design data centres that are both powerful and sustainable.
Audience: Data centre leaders, IT infrastructure heads, ESG managers, engineers, energy experts, policymakers
Agenda:
Day 1 – October 5: Opening Evening from 5:00 PM
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Welcome remarks by our lead partner
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Informal networking with drinks and snacks
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Music and relaxed discussions at partner-hosted tables
Day 2 – October 6: Full-Day Forum
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08:30–10:30: Planning & Building (Site, Regulation, Renewables)
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11:00–12:30: Efficiency (Cooling, Circular Systems, AI optimization)
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13:30–15:30: Bootcamp Networking
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16:00–18:00: Operation (Smart Load, Batteries, Financing upgrades)
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18:00–19:30: Networking Drinks
REGULATION & REPORTING IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
📍 Berlin | 🗓️ November 24–25, 2025 | 🗣️ Language: German
Focus: Implementing ESG standards, EU taxonomy, and CSRD regulations practically – from sustainable materials to digital reporting tools.
Audience: Sustainability managers, architects, certification auditors, developers, public stakeholders
Agenda:
Day 1 – November 24: Opening Evening from 5:00 PM
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Welcome & keynote by our lead partner
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Networking with drinks & snacks
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Music & partner table discussions
Day 2 – November 25: Forum Day
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08:30–10:30: Materials (Carbon-neutral concrete, wood, 3D printing)
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11:00–12:30: Regulation (CSRD, ESG, Funding)
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13:30–15:30: Bootcamps
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16:00–18:00: Tools (Reporting platforms, CO₂ accounting, reuse strategies)
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18:00–19:30: Networking Drinks
CSRD & SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE
📍 Berlin | 🗓️ February 23–24, 2026 | 🗣️ Language: German
Focus: Implementing CSRD, LkSG, and EU CSDDD requirements with clarity – building sustainable, transparent supply chains.
Audience: CSOs, ESG and compliance officers, supply chain managers, public and policy stakeholders
Agenda:
Day 1 – February 23: Opening Evening from 5:00 PM
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Welcome & keynote by our lead partner
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Informal networking with drinks and snacks
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Music and relaxed conversations at partner tables
Day 2 – February 24: Forum Day
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08:30–10:30: CSRD requirements & reporting tools
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11:00–12:30: Due diligence (Risk mapping, LkSG/CSDDD)
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13:30–15:30: Bootcamp Networking
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16:00–18:00: Scope 3 & ethical sourcing
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18:00–19:30: Networking Drinks
JOIN OR PARTNER
Become a Partner
Shape the forum with keynotes, bootcamps, or networking elements.
Contact us sievert@greentechfestival.com.