We hope you will be able to join us in Istanbul from 29th September to 1st October!
Under the theme ‘Clean Energy: Bridging Continents, Connecting Markets’, the Summit will build on a tradition of quality content, high-level speakers and attendees, as well as a format that supports lively debate and interaction.
Find out more on the high-level early confirmed speakers, agenda highlights and much more.
Registration will open soon, please do Register Your Interest in the meantime to be updated about the latest developments.
Agenda Highlights
This year’s theme is at the very heart of Dii Desert Energy’s mission and underscores Türkiye’s strategic position as a unique crossroads of cultures, innovation, and both traditional and emerging energy systems, reinforcing its importance for energy security at the intersection of continents.
Day 1: Türkiye’s Role As ‘Green Bridge’ And Necessity of EU-MENAT Interconnectivity for Energy Security
- The Green Bridge: Türkiye’s Strategic Role in the EU-MENA Energy Corridor
- International Cooperation for Energy Security
- Hydrogen Reality Check in the Energy Transformation
- Data Security: Data Centers and AI
Day 2: Investments & Future Energy Transformation Technologies
- Interactive Roundtables: Parallel Strategic Sessions
- Renewable Energy Development: Scaling solar and wind integration
- Energy Storage & Grid Resilience: The evolution of battery technologies and energy storage systems
- Low-Emission Hydrogen: Scaling up the hydrogen economy and natural hydrogen
- Complementary Technologies: Harnessing the power of hydropower and geothermal energy
- Geopolitics and the Future of Global Energy Trading
- The impact of Geopolitical Development in the Energy Transformation
- The Battery Boom: Why Energy Storage Is the Fastest-Growing Sector
- Site Visit: Exclusive visit to YEO Technology’s REAP Battery factory
Early Confirmed Speakers
Over two full days, we will bring together leaders for strategic discussions on our shared mission of accelerating the global energy transformation in support of energy security.
Our high-level speakers are true “doers of project,” offering unique, first-hand insights and sharing the latest project developments, investments trends and market dynamics in EU-MENAT.
- Tolunay Yıldız, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, YEO Technology
- Sule Kilic, Director, Head of Energy Eurasia, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Ibrahim Erden, Chairman, Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB)
- Çagrı Güven, Vice President, KfW IPEX-Bank
- Pauline Seyfert, Founder, Adlera Group
- Ebubekir Koyuncu, Chief Executive Officer, Air Products Qudra (APQ) and Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG)
- Pascal, Baylocq, Chief Executive Officer, Geostock
- Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Chief Executive Officer, Hydrogen Europe
- Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Group, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Venues Confirmed
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
29-30 September 2026
From elegant ballrooms to lush waterfront gardens, the inspiring venues at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus provide a truly exceptional setting to challenge the status quo and accelerate the energy transition.
Attendees will be welcomed to the 2026 edition on 29 September with an exclusive Welcome Drinks Reception, offering unparalleled views of the Bosphorus at sunset an ideal setting to reconnect with peers and establish new connections in a relaxed yet sophisticated environment.
The 16th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit will officially commence on 30 September, hosted in the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus’ elegant ballrooms.
Find out more about the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
REAP Battery Factory
1 October 2026
On the 1st October, the conference will continue at the REAP Battery Factory, located in Tuzla, Istanbul, is an advanced energy storage manufacturing and technology hub developed by REAP Battery, a subsidiary of YEO Teknoloji. The facility focuses on the engineering, manufacturing, and system integration of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems (BESS). The factory hosts automated battery module and pack assembly lines, containerized energy storage system production, testing and quality control laboratories, as well as dedicated R&D and engineering units. Designed with advanced robotics, digital monitoring, and smart manufacturing technologies, the facility supports the production of scalable energy storage solutions for renewable energy plants, grid-level applications, and commercial and industrial systems.
With an annual production capacity of approximately 5 GWh, REAP Factory operates as a key component of YEO Teknoloji’s integrated energy ecosystem, combining manufacturing with engineering, system integration, and turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) capabilities. The technologies developed and produced here are designed to integrate seamlessly with renewable power plants, electricity grids, and digital energy management systems. During the visit, participants will gain insight into the full lifecycle of advanced energy storage solutions—from design and production to system integration and deployment in global energy infrastructure projects.