International Workshop

DsG
2026

Developments in Geothermal

Technology, Economics and the Future of Geothermal Energy — bringing together world-leading researchers, engineers, and policymakers in Trabzon.

Date14–16 September 2026

VenueZorlu Grand Hotel, Trabzon

FeeFree

About the Workshop

Overview

This 2-day workshop brings together geothermal experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest research developments and real-world projects in the field.

The workshop is relevant to engineers, geologists and companies or financial advisors considering investment in geothermal energy for heat and power projects.

Participants may present their work or simply attend. Oral presentations: 20–30 minutes; poster presentations also possible.

Sumela Monastery, Trabzon

Built into the sheer cliffs of the Altındere Valley, Sumela Monastery is an ancient site dating back to the 4th century. It remains one of Turkey’s most striking historical and cultural treasures.

Organisation

Workshop Committee

Chairs

Prof. Tassos Karayiannis

Chair

Centre for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies, Brunel University of London

tassos.karayiannis@brunel.ac.uk

Dr Zeynel Özturk

Chair · Founder & CTO

Anadolu İnovasyon ArGe A.Ş.

zeynel@anadoluarge.com.tr

Prof. Norbert Klitzsch

Chair

CG³ – Computational Geoscience, RWTH Aachen University

nklitzsch@eonerc.rwth-aachen.de

Secretary

Dr Ahmet Tahir Kalkisim

Secretary

Centre for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies, Brunel University of London

ahmettahir.kalkisim@brunel.ac.uk info@dsg2026.com

Coverage

Topics

🪨 Subsurface geological studies and data

⛏️ Developments in drilling technology

🌍 Geothermal resources (country-specific aspects)

🔬 Modelling — Conventional / Hydrothermal Systems

⚡ Modelling — Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)

🔄 Advanced Geothermal Systems (co-axial, U-type)

💧 Mine water use in geothermal

🏠 Direct heat use & ground-source heat pumps

⚙️ Power generation cycles and working fluids

🔗 System integration studies

💰 Geothermal cost of implementation

📊 Investment, financing, policy and regulation

🌿 Environmental and societal aspects

🏗️ Technological advances and research

Location

Venue & Travel

🏨 Zorlu Grand Hotel

The workshop will be held at Zorlu Grand Hotel, Trabzon. For information on accommodation options, reservations and special discounted rates available for DSG2026 participants, please contact us at info@dsg2026.com.

✈️ Getting to Trabzon

Trabzon is well connected by air via Ankara, İzmir and Istanbul. Direct flights from European destinations are available during summer and early autumn.