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EEBUSummit
The annual summit of the EEBUS community: two days of presentations, exchange and networking on energy management – with a parallel Plugfest for hands-on interoperability testing.
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What the EEBUSummit is
The EEBUSummit is the annual event for exchange and networking on energy management topics – open to our members and other interested parties. It runs in two parallel parts: a conference programme with keynotes, presentations and discussions, and the EEBUS Plugfest, where devices are tested for true interoperability in an end-to-end approach at the Living Lab Cologne (Certification & Devices / Living Lab).
EEBUSummit & Plugfest 2026
This year’s Summit focuses on digital interoperability as the foundation for a resilient, scalable and secure energy system. Across two days, the programme explores how standardisation, certification and cyber security enable trust across increasingly decentralised energy systems – and how standards are translated into real-world applications: from installation and commissioning to the operation of heterogeneous devices, grid and flexibility Use Cases, and resilient system behaviour in critical scenarios.
Programme
Programme 30 September – 1 October 2026
- All day long on both days: Plugfest
The programme sheet is maintained as one file. Expand it here or download the PDF – both show the same version.
Our sponsors
Free participation in the EEBUSummit is made possible by our sponsors.
Who attends
Utilities and energy suppliers, grid operators, device manufacturers, EMS providers, certification bodies, installers and system integrators – represented by product developers and managers, software engineers, business developers and innovation managers, standardisation, cyber security, certification and compliance experts, and grid and flexibility experts.
Venue
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EEBus Initiative e.V.
Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 183
51063 Cologne
Germany
Complimentary parking is available outside the EEBus building and on Hafenstraße behind the building.
FAQ
What is the so-called Plugfest?
The Plugfest is an event where device manufacturers meet to test their current EEBUS implementation end to end. We will set up different test tables with devices from SMGWs to end device. You will be able to check if your device is interoperable with other devices where EEBUS Use Cases are implemented – e.g. SMGW, EMS, inverters, charging stations, heat pumps. Tests against test software will also be possible. In the end you will know if the Use Case works as expected.
All test results will be documented.
How many people per company can register?
As we have a limit of 200 people for the event, we kindly ask you to register with no more than 4 people per company. To collect the participants list, it is important that every person registers separately via the registration link – the same link cannot be used for several people.
Is there any fee for the EEBUSummit?
The EEBUSummit participation is free of charge – made possible by our sponsors.
Will there be a separate invitation and registration for the Plugfest?
To be part of the Plugfest, please register for the EEBUSummit and indicate your interest in the Plugfest via the registration form.
Where to stay?
The Niu Mill
Genovevastraße 26
51065 Cologne
Prices incl. breakfast starting from approximately €177.00 per night
Hotel Domblick
Domstraße 28
50668 Cologne
Prices incl. breakfast starting from approximately €117.00 per night
Hyatt Regency Cologne
Kennedy-Ufer 2a
50678 Cologne
Prices incl. breakfast starting from approximately €240.00 per night
The New Yorker – Hotel
Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 204
51063 Cologne
Prices incl. breakfast starting from approximately €130.00 per night
Where can I park my car?
Complimentary parking is available outside the EEBus building and on Hafenstraße behind the building.
