Past event · GSIS 2026

Geothermal Forum

Name: Geothermal Energy Forum 2026
Start: 2026-04-22
Location: ExpoMeloneras, Gran Canaria

22 April, 2026 | Gran Canaria, Spain

Geothermal Energy Forum

After its successful debut on the Caribbean island of Nevis, the Geothermal Energy Forum returns as a parallel event within the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026, running as a focused forum and featuring a full-day program agenda, with no separate ticketing required. All Summit participants can access Forum sessions, connecting geothermal specialists with the broader island development community.

Join island leaders, innovators, and sustainability champions from around the world as we gather in the beautiful island of Gran Canaria to shape the future of Sustainable Island Development. The Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 will bring together cutting-edge solutions, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for creating resilient island communities.

€15M

Funding Secured

7,000

Survey points

150-200°C

Temperature

What to Expect:

Global case studies from the Caribbean, Azores, Canary Islands, and Pacific
Financing strategies, risk mitigation, and investor roundtables
Policy innovation and inclusive project models
Live Innovation Showcase featuring emerging tech and start-ups
On-site field visit to local renewable energy initiatives in Gran Canaria

Who should attend?

Island policymakers, clean energy investors, and technology providers seeking to connect, collaborate, and lead the energy transition.

Why Gran Canaria, Why Now

Gran Canaria isn't just hosting this forum; it's demonstrating how islands can move from potential to drilling operations. After completing the most comprehensive surface exploration campaign across 7,000 survey points, the Gran Canaria Geotermia consortium has detected temperatures of 150-200°C at depth and will begin the first of three exploration wells to 2,700 meters in early 2026.

With €15 million secured through Spain's IDAE funding program and technical direction from New Zealand's JRG Energy, Gran Canaria is positioned to become Spain's first island to generate baseload geothermal electricity.

Learn more about Gran Canaria Geotermia

Get your Tickets

Purchase a ticket to the Global Sustainable Islands Summit to attend the Geothermal Energy Summit on April 22, 2026. No separate tickets are needed to participate in the Forum.

Purchase GSIS26 tickets now!

Forum Schedule

Forum Agenda

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Room 3, ExpoMeloneras, Gran Canaria, Spain

Join us for a full day dedicated to exploring the potential of geothermal energy for island communities.

DETAILED AGENDA

Strategic Partners

Forum Speakers

Meet the experts and leaders shaping the future of geothermal energy on islands.

Raúl Garcia Brink

Councillor for Environment, Climate, Energy, and Knowledge
Cabildo de Gran Canaria

Hon. Konris Maynard

Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Communication and Technology and Posts
Government of St Kitts and Nevis

Melanie Kenderdine

Distinguished Associate, Energy Futures Initiative and Former Secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources
Department of New Mexico

David Gumbs

Director of Global Islands Energy
RMI

Dr. Marit Brommer

Executive Director
International Geothermal Association

James Ellsmoor

CEO
Island Innovation

Mohammad Rafik Nagdee

Executive Director
CCREEE

Ernie Stapleton

Project Manager for GEOBUILD
OECS

Alexander Richter

Founder & Principal
ThinkGeoEnergy

Jose Navalón

Director General
Dando Drilling Spain

Interested in Sponsoring the
Geothermal Energy Forum?

Join island leaders, innovators, and sustainability champions from around the world in Gran Canaria for GSIS2026. Sponsorship opportunities are available for your organization.

Recap GSIS 2025!

As we look ahead to the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 and the Geothermal Energy Forum, we invite you to revisit the highlights that emerged from St. Kitts and Nevis.