Following the standout success of the 87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) this summer, EAGE has confirmed it will return to the city in 2027 with a landmark event: the Global Energy Transition Congress (GET).
The four-day congress will take place at TECA from November 8-11, 2027. The announcement underlines Aberdeen's growing reputation as a global hub for energy transition, bringing together the world's leading geoscientists, engineers, policymakers and industry leaders to tackle the defining challenge of the age: the shift to a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.
GET is the premier event worldwide highlighting the relevance and application of geoscience and engineering disciplines in meeting the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. It provides an unrivalled platform for professionals across the renewables, minerals and decarbonisation technology sectors, featuring five parallel technical conferences focused on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Geothermal Energy, Hydrogen & Energy Storage, Offshore Wind Energy, and Critical Raw Materials - alongside a Strategic Programme in which industry leaders, academics and analysts discuss and debate the wider economic, policy issues and current trends that are shaping global energy transition.
Bringing the congress to Aberdeen places the event in a region that is actively writing the playbook on energy transition, from carbon capture and storage and offshore wind to geothermal, hydrogen and the skills, supply chain, jobs and economic drivers that underpin them.
Building on the success of EAGE Annual 2026
The decision to bring GET to Aberdeen follows the resounding success of EAGE Annual 2026, held at TECA in June. The event welcomed more than 6,000 participants from 80 countries and 661 organisations, alongside 212 exhibitors and a programme of over 1,300 presentations under the theme 'Maximising Value Through Technology and Partnership.' It delivered an estimated £13.2 million in economic impact for the city, with hotels, restaurants, bars, transport providers and local suppliers all reporting a strong upturn and supported local employment through 5,500 hours provided to casual venue staff during the build, live event and breakdown.
That success placed Aberdeen within an international host destination portfolio that has previously included Vienna, London, Paris, Madrid, Copenhagen and Amsterdam - and demonstrated the strength of the partnership between EAGE, TECA, Aberdeen Convention Bureau and the city's academic and industry community.
A statement of confidence in Aberdeen and the North-east
The return of EAGE to Aberdeen for a second consecutive major congress is a clear statement of confidence in the city's global profile and its central role in the energy transition. As a region, Aberdeen and the North-east sit at the intersection of a proud oil and gas heritage and an emerging renewables and decarbonisation economy - making it a fitting stage for a congress dedicated to the geoscience and engineering that will power the transition.
Steve Daun, Head of Association Sales at TECA, said: 'The delivery of EAGE Annual 2026 demonstrated what is possible when a world-class venue, a collaborative team and an ambitious city come together. Our team's expertise and innovative approach, combined with the flexibility of our spaces, allows us to deliver an outstanding event experience for an international audience and we look forward to showcasing that once again when the world's energy transition community gathers in Aberdeen next year.'
Laura Wilson, Head of Aberdeen Convention Bureau, said: 'Following the success of EAGE Annual 2026, we are delighted that Aberdeen will continue to strengthen its relationship with EAGE, with the Global Energy Transition Conference and Exhibition (GET) coming to the UK in 2027. Aberdeen’s world-leading energy expertise and growing focus on the energy transition make it a natural setting for this important international event. We look forward to showcasing the innovation, knowledge and partnerships driving Aberdeen’s energy future.'
Professor John Underhill, Director for Energy Transition at The University of Aberdeen, said: 'Bringing the Global Energy Transition Conference to Aberdeen for the first time is a testament to the industrial heritage and strong academic research and education base in the city, the positive impact that the EAGE Annual had, and the superb facilities TECA offers. Given the scale of the investment pipeline in energy transition projects, Scotland’s only carbon capture cluster, some of the Europe’s largest offshore wind developments, grid infrastructure projects, aspirations to be hub for other renewable technologies, offshore geospatial planning, active geothermal projects and one of the world’s most experienced energy workforces, the city of Aberdeen and wider north-east region offers delegates the rare opportunity to experience every component of the transition in one connected ecosystem. The GET27 conference will provide the perfect platform to showcase research and training programs being undertaken to support the energy transition.'
Marcel Van Loon, CEO at EAGE, said: 'Following the fantastic reception of our 2026 Annual Conference, heading back to Aberdeen for GET 2027 felt like the obvious move. P&J Live was a world-class venue, the local support was second to none, and you can genuinely feel the city’s drive to lead the future of energy. A special thanks goes to Professor John Underhill, whose compelling pitch made saying 'no' virtually impossible. With groundbreaking initiatives across CCS, hydrogen, geothermal, and offshore wind, paired with premier research institutes, universities, industry organisations and the growing political focus on Aberdeen as an energy transition hub, the result is a pretty compelling combination.
'Paired with premier research institutions and palpable community enthusiasm to host EAGE once again, Aberdeen sits right at the heart of the transition. We couldn't ask for a better backdrop.'
Source; Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
