Enlit Europe, the leading international event for the energy sector, opened its doors yesterday at Bilbao Exhibition Centre for an edition that will bring together more than 15,000 professionals from over 140 countries and 700 exhibiting companies from around the world to analyse the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. The event, which runs until Thursday, will take place in Halls 1, 3, and 5, as well as in various spaces within BEC’s Convention Centre.

Paddy Young, Director of Enlit Media, expressed his satisfaction with the event’s arrival: “We are thrilled to bring Enlit Europe to Bilbao and BEC. The support from the city and the region has been fantastic, and it is clear that the innovative spirit and strong energy community here make it the perfect place to host the event. It promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable edition—one that will become the true epicentre of the energy transition in Europe, where connections will be made, collaboration will flourish, and the next steps of this process will be defined.”

Over the course of three days, the event will offer a comprehensive view of the most innovative technological solutions, emerging trends, and success stories transforming the way energy is generated, distributed, and consumed. Digitalisation, decarbonisation, and the sustainable electrification of the economy will be the main themes of an event that combines a congress, exhibition area, hubs, and B2B meetings to deliver a fully integrated experience.

The arrival of one of the world’s leading event organizers at Bilbao Exhibition Centre with ENLIT Europe marks a milestone. This achievement is the result of collaboration among all the stakeholders involved — Provincial Council of Bizkaia, Basque Energy Agency, Basque Government, Bilbao City Council, Iberdrola, Basque Energy Cluster, and BEC — and is framed within a strong public-private partnership model aligned with the country’s strategic vision. This joint effort fosters spaces that generate knowledge, business opportunities, and international visibility in strategic areas such as energy.