What Really Moves the Needle for SMEs? Join the SMEnergy Final Conference in Budapest

The SMEnergy project, co-funded by the Interreg Danube Region Programme, is proud to invite partners, policymakers, SMEs, researchers, and energy transition practitioners to its Final Conference on 9 June 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

This one-day event will showcase how SMEs across the Danube Region can successfully navigate the green transition, highlighting practical solutions, innovative support models, and inspiring company stories.

What to Expect

Participants will explore:

• Keynotes from experts, including FEDARENE on one-stop shops as catalysts for energy transition

• Rapid-fire reflections from the SMEnergy consortium, sharing lessons learned and breakthroughs

• SME case stories and research insights, showing what really makes energy transition happen

• Interactive discussions in a World Café format, focusing on sustaining successful support models beyond project funding

• Networking opportunities with companies, policymakers, and project partners from across the Danube Region

The conference will provide a unique platform for knowledge exchange, inspiration, and actionable insights, helping SMEs, support organisations, and policy actors scale what works and make it last.

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for:

• SMEs looking for guidance and practical examples on energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption

• Policymakers and institutional actors supporting SME energy transition

• Project partners, researchers, and practitioners interested in scaling one-stop shops and innovative support mechanisms

Stay tuned for registration details and programme updates — don’t miss the chance to join this final milestone of the SMEnergy project!