Postgraduate Research Forum on Energy – 16 July 2026
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Graduate Research Forum – Visions for Tomorrow’s Energy System
Jahrestagung KIT-Zentrum Energie / DoktorandensymposiumOn 16 July 2026, the KIT Centre for Energy is hosting the Graduate Research Forum – Visions for Tomorrow’s Energy System at the "Fortbildungszentrum für Technik und Umwelt" (KIT-FTU) in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, KIT-Campus North.
This English-language event offers PhD students in the field of energy the opportunity to present their research findings to a wide audience, discuss current challenges of the energy transition, and network with other early-career researchers at KIT. The focus is on professional exchange, new ideas for the energy system of the future, and raising the profile of excellent research work.
Agenda (brief overview)
- 13:30–13:40: Welcome (Dr Walter Tromm)
- 13:40–14:20: Keynote ‘Inertial Fusion’ (Prof. Dr Markus Roth, TU Darmstadt) with discussion
- 14:20–14:30: Presentation of the KIT Graduate School ENZo (Heike Kull)
- 14:30–15:00: Presentation of selected PhD student videos
- 15:00–16:40: Poster session with coffee & snacks
- 16:40–16:55: Award ceremony for the best PhD student video (EnBW Foundation)
- until 17:00: Closing remarks (Dr Walter Tromm)
A particular highlight is the EnBW Foundation’s video competition. Selected PhD student videos will be presented during the symposium; the best video will then be awarded a prize. The traditional poster session also provides an opportunity for technical discussions and personal exchanges.
Registration is via the online registration form (form above).
Once registered, participants will receive further information on poster and video submissions by email.
Contact: Claudia Bauer ( claudia.bauer[at]kit.edu )