June, 2026
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EM-Power Europe
Event Details
EM-Power Europe 22. – 25. June 2026 | Munich, Germany Official Website: www.em-power.eu/home
Event Details

EM-Power Europe
22. – 25. June 2026 | Munich, Germany
Official Website: www.em-power.eu/home
Where is the intelligence for the decentralized, renewable energy system being engineered and integrated? At EM-Power Europe, the international exhibition dedicated to the digital core and strategic operation of the new energy world. This is where software, hardware, and business models converge to transform grids from passive infrastructure into active, market-driven platforms.
Strategic Snapshot
EM-Power Europe is the central nervous system for the digital and commercial integration of the energy transition. It moves beyond hardware to focus on the control layers, market mechanisms, and data intelligence required to orchestrate millions of decentralized assets—from solar panels and batteries to EV fleets and heat pumps—into a resilient, climate-neutral energy system.
Why This Fair Matters in Germany’s Exhibition Ecosystem
Hosted in Munich as a pillar of The smarter E Europe, it leverages Germany’s advanced regulatory landscape (e.g., smart meter rollout, dynamic tariffs) as a real-world lab. The fair attracts the key architects of the future grid: grid operators (DSOs/TSOs), energy traders and flexibility aggregators, municipal utility (Stadtwerke) strategists, large-scale commercial & industrial (C&I) energy managers, and software/platform developers. Presenting here means engaging with the decision-makers who define the technical and commercial standards for Europe’s integrated energy markets.
Who This Fair Is For — and Who Should Skip It
Ideal for:
- Providers of energy management systems (EMS), virtual power plant (VPP) software, and digital grid platforms.
- Companies in smart metering, IoT connectivity, and data analytics for energy assets.
- Flexibility service providers, aggregators, and developers of demand-side response (DSR) solutions.
- Consultancies and integrators specializing in sector coupling (power-to-heat/-mobility) and microgrid projects.
- Start-ups and innovators in AI-driven grid optimization, peer-to-peer energy trading, and blockchain for energy.
Not ideal for:
- Manufacturers of primary generation hardware (PV modules, wind turbines) whose focus is not on their digital integration or market participation.
- Providers of generic IT or consultancy services without a dedicated, proven focus on the energy sector’s regulatory and technical complexities.
- Businesses targeting the residential end-consumer retail market; this is a professional B2B and B2G platform.
The 3–5 Day Moment vs. the 365-Day Reality
The exhibition is the industry’s key annual forum for aligning technology roadmaps with evolving market rules and forging the partnerships needed to pilot integrated solutions. However, the implementation of smart grids and flexibility markets involves years of regulatory adaptation, complex system integration, and long-term software deployment cycles. A provider visible only during the fair becomes irrelevant during the critical phases of grid operator tenders, compliance testing, and multi-year platform rollouts. Establishing authority requires demonstrating continuous thought leadership and software reliability, engaging in ongoing industry debates, and proving platform stability to become a trusted operational partner, not just a conference topic.
Strategic Next Step
To understand how to transform short-term fair visibility into long-term market authority, read our guide: Building Sustained Trade Fair Visibility in Germany.
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Messe Munich Center
Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Germany.Messe Munich Center
FAQ
EM-Power Europe Munich
For a software provider, is it more important to showcase features or proven interoperability?
While features attract interest, demonstrating proven interoperability and real-world use cases is paramount. Grid operators and utilities are risk-averse; they seek vendors whose platforms seamlessly integrate with existing grid control systems (SCADA, DMS), comply with strict data security standards, and have been validated in pilot projects with other industry players.
What are "flexibility markets" and why are they central to this fair?
Flexibility markets are platforms where distributed energy resources (like batteries, EV fleets, or adjustable industrial loads) can sell their ability to increase or decrease consumption/generation to help balance the grid. EM-Power is the key forum where the technology providers, aggregators, and buyers in these emerging markets connect to define standards and business models.
What is the unique positioning of EM-Power within The smarter E Europe platform?
While Intersolar focuses on generation and ees on storage, EM-Power Europe is dedicated to the intelligence layer that connects and optimizes all assets. It addresses the software, market mechanisms, and grid integration strategies needed to manage a decentralized energy system, making it the “brain” of the energy transition.
Who are the primary decision-makers visiting EM-Power Europe?
The audience is highly technical and strategic, dominated by grid operators (DSOs/TSOs), strategists from municipal utilities (Stadtwerke), energy portfolio managers from large industries, regulators, policy advisors, and CTOs of energy tech startups. These are the professionals procuring and implementing the systems that operate the grid.
Why is the German/European context particularly relevant for energy management solutions?
Europe, with Germany at the forefront, has some of the world’s most ambitious decarbonization targets, complex grid codes, and advanced regulatory frameworks for data exchange and market participation. Solutions proven in this context are seen as globally leading and bankable.