Energy Strategies Conference to focus on critical minerals in Ankara

The second Energy Strategies Conference (ESK2026) is scheduled to take place in Ankara on October 20–21, 2026. Organized by the Turkish Electrical Industry Association (TESAB) in collaboration with Ankara Social Sciences University, the event will host public and private sector representatives, academics, and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar.

The conference theme, ‘Critical Minerals and Critical Infrastructure,’ will address the economic, technological, and geopolitical dimensions of energy transformation. Key topics include the role of minerals in energy systems, the security of electricity grids, supply chain resilience, and infrastructure sustainability. Discussions will also cover digitalization, energy storage technologies, demand-side management, and electricity market design.

A ‘Innovative Projects Showcase’ will be held in cooperation with TESAB, TENMAK, and TÜBİTAK MAM, featuring research and prototypes in renewable energy sectors such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and smart energy systems.