IGIS 2026
INTERNATIONAL GEOTHERMAL INVESTMENT SUMMIT
Cappadocia Marriott Hotel
Türkiye
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Supporting Organisations
Speakers
IGIS 2026 Speakers
Cevdet Yılmaz
Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye
Opening
Nevzat Şatıroğlu
Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye
Opening
Prof. Dr. Halil Hasar
Director of Climate Change, Republic of Türkiye
Opening
Ömer Tosun
Chairman, JEMYAD; Founder and Chairman, Indigo Group
Opening / Panel 5 · Moderator
Mehmet Öğütçü
Chairman, London Energy Club and Global Resources Partnership
Keynote / Panel 1 · Moderator
Alexander Richter
Founder, ThinkGeoEnergy
Panel 1
Luca Xodo
Chair, ETIP-Geothermal; Sales and Engagement Director, STEAM
Panel 2 · Moderator
Robert Winsloe
Co-Founder and Head of New Market Development, Eavor
Panel 2
Kim Gunn Maver, PhD
Co-Founder and Chief Geologist, Green Therma
Panel 2
Peter Meier
CEO, Geo-Energie Suisse AG
Panel 2
Cannur Bozkurt
Vice President of Business Development, ignis H2 Energy
Panel 3 · Moderator
Peketsa Mangi
General Manager, Geothermal Development, KenGen
Panel 3
Prof. Dr. Alper Baba
UNESCO Chair on Mediterranean Water Resources Management, İzmir Institute of Technology
Panel 3
Hüseyin Karayağız
Chairman of the Board, Investment and Business Development, RePG
Panel 3
Ayla Heyfegil
Vice President and Managing Partner, Servotel
Panel 4 · Moderator
Anne Biging
Founder and CEO, Healing Hotels of the World
Panel 4
Rachel Branson
Founder, Haywood Media; Editor-in-Chief, Wellbeing Magazine
Panel 4
Ali Kamil Özmen
Head of the Public Private Partnership Department, Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Panel 5
Yasemin Örücü
Senior Climate Change Specialist, World Bank
Panel 5
Mehmet Üvez
Associate Director, Head of Ankara and Deputy Head of Türkiye, EBRD
Panel 5
Seçil Yıldız
Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Impact Leader, Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye
Panel 5
Keiju Mitsuhashi
Country Director for Türkiye, Asian Development Bank
Panel 5
Hakan Çelik
Journalist, Columnist, Television and Radio Presenter
Closing · Moderator
Program
IGIS 2026 Program
Main Theme
“A New Era in Geothermal Investment”
Strategic Framework
This is not just an industry discussion — it is where the future is being shaped.
Geothermal is no longer solely about energy production. It sits at the intersection of energy security, employment, agriculture, industry, health, tourism and regional development.
Türkiye is not merely rich in geothermal resources; it has the potential to become a global hub for geothermal investment, deployment and ideas.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Lil'a by Museum Hotel
Friday, November 27, 2026
Cappadocia Marriott Hotel
IGIS 2026 Programme Note: Only confirmed speakers are currently listed. Additional speakers will be announced and added to the programme as confirmations are received. The programme is subject to change.
IGIS 2025 Summit Report
Download the comprehensive summit report with session summaries, speaker presentations, participant statistics and the key investment and policy takeaways from IGIS 2025.
Participant Profile
Last year, IGIS brought together 40+ speakers, delegates from 15 countries, and over 700 participants. This year, IGIS 2026 expands its global reach and strategic scope.
Summit Focus Areas
Key themes and investment opportunities at IGIS 2026:
Investment Opportunities
Geothermal energy investment projects and financing models in Turkey and across global markets.
Technology & Innovation
The latest developments in drilling, power and heat technologies, advanced geothermal systems (AGS) and digital solutions.
Policy & Regulations
National and international policies, incentives and regulatory frameworks that shape the geothermal investment climate.
Sustainability
Environmental impact, carbon reduction strategies and contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Global Partnerships
International collaboration, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships between investors, developers and institutions.
Market Analysis
Industry trends, market dynamics and future projections for geothermal energy in Turkey, the region and globally.
Who Should Attend?
- Investors and financial institutions
- Geothermal project developers and operators
- Technology and service providers
- Policymakers and regulators
- Academia and research institutions
- Civil society and international organizations
Why Attend?
- Learn first-hand about new geothermal financing models and risk-sharing mechanisms
- Meet international investors, development banks and financial institutions
- Discover breakthroughs in advanced geothermal systems (AGS) and other key technologies
- Understand the latest policy, regulatory and market developments in Turkey and beyond
- Contribute to Turkey's growing leadership in geothermal energy and climate solutions
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