From debunking disinformation to transforming district heating, from business-building networking to an evening of live jazz – the Heat Pump Forum 2025 promises two days of ideas, debate, and inspiration.
On 23-24 September, Brussels will host this flagship event of the European Heat Pump Association, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and researchers. The Forum takes place at the recently opened MIX Brussels, an iconic building surrounded by greenery and designed to host sustainable events.
The Forum this year will tackle pressing questions: How can Europe ensure its future energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels? What role can heat pumps play in strengthening industrial competitiveness, integrating with grids and district heating, and keeping energy affordable for households and businesses? How can misinformation about clean heating be addressed?
Across eight sessions, participants will hear perspectives from the EU, industry, finance, and research communities. Keynote speeches will set the tone – including Rosalinde van der Vlies, Director for Just Transition, Consumers, Energy Efficiency and Innovation at the European Commission – alongside senior industry leaders such as Enrique Vilamitjana of Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions and Barbara Priesching of Vaillant, and influential policymakers including Members of the European Parliament Peter Liese, Andrea Wechsler, Anna Stürgkh, and Niels Fuglsang.
A programme packed with insight
For two days, the Forum will serve as a space combining insightful discussion with opportunities to connect and collaborate. The Networking Corner opens the event, offering registered attendees the chance to have one-on-one meetings with EU officials, industry figures, and fellow participants – an early start on building meaningful connections.
Participating is simple: when registering for the Forum, you can choose to sign up for the Networking Corner. You can find more information here to make the process quick and easy.
On the first day, the spotlight will be on energy security, the clean industrial deal, and the decarbonisation of heavy industry. Participants will also hear TED-style presentations, engage with partner showcases, and celebrate the most inspiring projects at the Heat Pump Awards. The day will conclude with drinks and dinner, providing space for informal discussion and reflection.
Day two shifts focus to addressing disinformation, making energy affordable, training the next generation of installers, integrating heat pumps with the grid, and transforming district heating networks. Walking networking lunches, coffee breaks, and interactive presentations ensure that attendees can continue conversations sparked during the sessions.
Beyond the sessions
While the sessions form the core of the Forum, there’s much more to experience.
Meals and networking breaks are designed to encourage spontaneous connections, and the Networking Dinner will feature live music from the Everest Quintet which will provide a vibrant soundtrack as you chat and connect.
And of course, sustainability is the drumbeat to all we do. The Forum is a green event, with measures to minimise waste and emissions. For the third year in a row, we’re proud to partner with GoodPlanet Belgium, whose projects with schools and businesses bring sustainability to life on the ground. As part of this collaboration, our speakers will receive eco-conscious gifts that support GoodPlanet’s mission. Discover more about their work here.
Sponsors: partners in creating the future
The Heat Pump Forum 2025 is powered by the support of 11 committed sponsors across Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels. Their contribution makes it possible to bring together Europe’s leading policymakers, industry experts, and innovators for two days of debate and exchange.
Our Platinum and Gold sponsors take a special role at the Forum. Through on-site visibility and speaking opportunities, they are not only supporting the event but actively shaping the conversations on the spot.
• Platinum Sponsors: Daikin Europe and Iberdrola
• Gold Sponsors: Blue Star Europe, Danfoss, Johnson Controls, Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions, RX Italy, Stiebel Eltron, Upheat Solutions and Vaillant.
We warmly thank all our sponsors for their support. Each one is a partner in advancing Europe’s clean heating transition.
Although most promotional opportunities have passed, last-minute sponsorships remain available, focusing on on-site visibility, the Networking Corner, or tailored packages.
The Heat Pump Forum 2025 promises two days of discussion, discovery, and connection. Whether you are coming to learn, debate, or meet potential partners, the Forum provides a lens into the strategies, technologies, and collaborations that will define Europe’s clean heating future.