Rethinking safety in the context of transformation
The energy industry is undergoing historic change. New technologies, changed processes and increasing demands for sustainability and resilience also pose new challenges for occupational health and safety. This is precisely where this conference comes in: it offers an international stage for the exchange of information on the state of the art and the further development of proven and innovative safety concepts. This conference is explicitly aimed at the entire energy industry and all forms of generation.
The focus is on topics such as:
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Fire and explosion protection
Protection concepts for conventional, renewable and future energy systems -
Safety culture in transformation processes
Safety culture as the key to successful change processes -
Mental health and psychological safety
mental health as an integral part of modern safety strategies -
Artificial intelligence in health & safety
digital and AI-supported solutions for greater safety and efficiency
More than a conference – a platform for collaboration
Health & Safety in the Energy Transition 2026 is not only a specialist event, but also a source of inspiration and a networking platform. It creates space for intensive dialogue, for the transfer of knowledge from research and practice, and for new partnerships across national and industry boundaries.
With this new international format, vgbe energy is underlining its commitment to actively shaping the technical and scientific discourse and playing a decisive role in shaping the future of health and safety in the energy industry.
Be there when international experts come together to redefine safety in a sound, practical and forward-looking way in a changing energy landscape.


