The 44th edition of the International Energy Workshop (IEW) will be hosted by the Energy Systems Research Group (ESRG) at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, 22 to 24 June 2026.

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About the Conference

The IEW (internationalenergyworkshop.org) is a leading conference for the international energy modelling community. In a world of environmental and economic constraints, energy modelling is an increasingly important tool for addressing the complexity of energy planning and policy-making. The IEW provides a venue for scholars and researchers to compare modelling tools, to discuss modelling advances for emerging energy sector issues, and to observe new trends in the global energy sector.

Side Events 

IEA-ETSAP workshop, at the University of Cape Town, 25-26 June 

Open Mod workshop, at the University of Cape Town, 26 June

Brochure 

Detailed brochure with information on IEW2026 to be uploaded shortly

Programme Committee 
  • Geoffrey Blanford: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
  • Massimo Tavoni: RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE)
  • Bob van der Zwaan: TNO Energy Transition and University of Amsterdam (UvA)
  • Alison Hughes: Energy Systems Research Group (ESRG), University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • Bruno Merven: ESRG, UCT
  • Tara Caetano: ESRG, UCT
  • Harro von Blottnitz: ESRG, UCT
  • Julia Tatham: ESRG, UCT
Conference Secretariat
  • Mika Sithole: ESRG, UCT
  • Moyahabo Masipa: ESRG, UCT
  • Tara Caetano: ESRG, UCT
  • Julia Tatham: ESRG, UCT
Sponsors 

IEA-ETSAP: Energy Technology Systems Analysis Programme

EPRI: Electric Power Research Institute 

Keynote Speakers (TBC)
  • Adrian Stone, City of Cape Town
  • Asami Miketa, World Bank
  • Eric Larson, Princeton University
  • Hannah Daly, University College Cork
  • Ronald Marais, Eskom
  • Steve Pye, UCL Energy Institute
  • Stéphanie Bouckaert, IEA
Schedule 

Conference Schedule 

 Daytime scheduleEvening Events 
June 22 (Mon.)Whole day: IEW2026Welcome Cocktails 
June 23 (Tue.) Whole day: IEW2026Conference Dinner 
June 24 (Wed.)Shorter day: IEW2026Afternoon: Conference Social

IEW2026 Registration

Please register for IEW 2026 here

Logistics

Venue 

IEW2026 will be held at the New Lecture Theater, University of Cape Town

Address: 0A Residence Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700

 

Accomodation 

Please book your accommodation yourself.

Hotel recommendations (TBA) 

Contact 

ESRG@uct.ac.za