Norwegian Energy Delegation to France 2026

From 9 to 11 December 2026, Innovation Norway invites Norwegian energy companies to join a targeted business delegation to Montpellier and Paris.

The programme combines two complementary opportunities: EnerGaïa, France’s leading professional event covering all renewable energy sectors, and Nordic-French Energy Day, a high-level conference bringing together Nordic and French energy stakeholders.

Participating companies will gain valuable market insights, build strategic relationships and explore concrete business opportunities in France. Innovation Norway will provide tailored support before, during and after the delegation, helping participants identify relevant stakeholders, establish meaningful connections and turn these into business opportunities.

Energy security, industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation are reshaping Europe’s energy landscape. Geopolitical uncertainty, disrupted supply chains and the need for greater European energy sovereignty are accelerating the demand for secure, competitive and low-carbon energy solutions.

France has set a target for renewable energy to represent 33 per cent of its gross final energy consumption by 2030. In 2024, the share stood at 23 per cent, illustrating both the progress achieved and the scale of the transition still ahead. This creates opportunities for Norwegian companies offering energy solutions.

The delegation is part of the wider strategic partnership between France and Norway, signed during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Norway in June 2025. It translates shared ambitions for the green transition into targeted market opportunities for Norwegian companies.

9-10 December, Montpellier Exhibition Centre

Now in its 20th edition, EnerGaïa is France's leading trade fair covering all renewable energy sectors. The event brings together companies, manufacturers, project developers, investors, public authorities and other decision-makers looking for practical solutions to the energy transition.

The 2026 edition expects:

• 560 exhibitors
• 22,600 professionals
• Participants from 61 countries
• 22 panel discussions, 21 exhibitor talks and 68 pitches

As part of the delegation you'll get VIP access, a bilingual guided tour, and introductions to relevant exhibitors and stakeholders. Innovation Norway will identify and approach priority French contacts, prepare each introduction and facilitate focused B2B meetings based on the participating company’s objectives.

The programme will also include a Norwegian delegation lunch with invited guests and company pitches, an international networking reception and a targeted visit to an energy company or project in the region. Selected speaking and pitching opportunities may also be available.

11 December, Maison de la Chimie, Paris

Nordic-French Energy Day is a half-day conference bringing together leading French and Nordic stakeholders from the public and private energy sectors.

Hosted by the ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, with support from the Nordic Council of Ministers and in collaboration with Institut Montaigne, the conference will focus on some of Europe’s most pressing energy challenges.

The programme will feature a keynote by Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, followed by four thematic discussions:

• Energy security in an era of uncertainty
• Energy markets and European competitiveness
• Industrial decarbonisation, including electrification, CCS, CCUS and BECCS
• Interconnections, grids and financing

The conference offers participants access to senior industry representatives, policymakers and energy experts, as well as an opportunity to exchange perspectives, expand their networks and explore potential areas for Nordic-French cooperation.

Entering a new market requires more than attending an exhibition. It requires the right preparation, local knowledge and access to relevant decision-makers.

By joining the delegation, your company will gain access to relevant French market opportunities and decision-makers, supported by Innovation Norway’s local team and network.

Ahead of the delegation, we will work with your company to understand its priorities and identify the most relevant French contacts. Based on your objectives, we will approach selected stakeholders, prepare tailored introductions and facilitate targeted meetings.

The delegation will provide opportunities to:

• meet potential customers, industrial partners and decision-makers
• gain first-hand insights into the French energy market and upcoming projects
• explore concrete business and partnership opportunities
• present your solutions through selected pitching and speaking opportunities, subject to availability
• increase your visibility and build strategic relationships in France
• turn relevant connections into concrete next steps and long-term business opportunities

The programme is designed for Norwegian startups, scaleups, SMEs and established companies offering relevant solutions within renewable energy, energy infrastructure, grid flexibility, storage, industrial decarbonisation and related technologies.

The delegation will provide opportunities to connect with potential customers, industrial partners and decision-makers, including:

• Grid operators, including transmission and distribution system operators
• Energy producers, project developers, and storage providers
• Large industrial energy consumers
• Technology providers, OEMs and system integrators
• Energy clusters and stakeholders from the Occitanie energy ecosystem
• Policymakers, public authorities and local decision-makers
• Senior French and Nordic energy stakeholders

The package includes:

• ten hours of support from Innovation Norway
• B2B introductions and matchmaking support
• VIP access to EnerGaïa, including the VIP lounge and meeting facilities
• a bilingual guided tour and introductions to selected exhibitors
• a site visit to a relevant energy company or project in the Montpellier region
• market insights and access to relevant business opportunities
• potential speaking opportunities, subject to availability
• the Norwegian delegation lunch and networking activities
• access to EnerGaïa’s international networking reception
• meals and coach transfers between the designated hotel and EnerGaïa

Travel and accommodation are not included. A negotiated hotel rate in Montpellier will be made available, subject to availability.

Places are limited.

Deadline to register your interest: 2 November 2026

Download the brochure below for more information about the programme.

Please contact us for more information about the programme, participation packages and related prices.