The 17th edition of the European Geothermal PhD Days (EGPD) will take place in Leoben, Austria, in April 2026. This year, the event is organised by PhD candidates from the Technical University of Leoben.

What is EGPD?

The European Geothermal PhD Days is an annual event organised by PhD candidates from different universities all around the continent. It was started in 2010 as an initiative of the EERA joint programme on geothermal energy and is now in its 17th instalment. Every year, between 50 and 80 young scientists from various research fields in geothermal energy come together to share knowledge and experience about this promising energy source.

No matter what stage you are at, EGPD 2026 is an excellent opportunity to (re)connect with like-minded PhD candidates and Early-Stage Researchers in the Geothermal Energy sector across Europe.

The program includes:

• Talks from geothermal experts
• Poster and presentation sessions
• Networking events