GSM 2026

Grid Service & Market Transformation - Grid service & markets are evolving toward decentralized flexibility, harmonized regulation, and country-specific approaches that reflect regional energy realities. New energy business models, stronger TSO–DSO collaboration, and changing user behavior are advancing redispatch, voltage control, and system inertia services—reshaping both technical operations and how society engages with energy systems.

- Decentralized flexibility 
- Regulations, Harmonization: Network Code for 
    Demand Response, Fit for 55, Net Zero Industry Act, Revision of effort sharing 
    regulation, Energy taxation directive ETD, Energy efficiency directive, 
    Alternative fuels infrastructure directive, 
    Renewable energy directive
- Country reports, Market rules & Regional developments
- Business models & Commercial analysis
- Behavioral changes and impact on the future grid, 
    Shaping human behavior
- Behavioral changes and impact on the future grid, Shaping human behavior
- TSO, DSO, Energy communities, P2P: Flexibility & capacity markets, Dynamic 
    tariffs 
- Applications of grid services:  f-balancing, redispatch, black start, reactive power 
    compensation, voltage control, peak shaving, congestion management, load 
    balancing, inertia in the distribution grid
- TSO/DSO collaboration 
- Optimized system architecture & market rules for future scenarios, …

Cross-Border Energy Collaboration - European energy projects are boosting cross-border cooperation through shared flexibility markets, strategic bidding zone reviews, and initiatives like TYNDP and MAF. Interconnectors, offshore zones, and tailored national solutions are improving power flows, while enhanced redispatching, countertrading, and market coupling bolster reliability, efficiency, and regional integration.

- European common flexibility market
- Capacity allocation & market coupling: Forward CBC, physical long-term CBC, 
    NTC, Flow based Market Coupling (FBMC), Single Day-Ahead Coupling (SDAC), 
    Single Intraday Coupling (SIDC), Capacity Calculation Regions (CCRs)
- Coordinated redispatching & countertrading
- Bidding zone review & new interconnectors: TYNDP, MAF
- Hybrid solutions: Offshore bidding zones, home market solutions

Flexibility in Energy Systems - Energy systems are being reshaped by grid-forming technologies and advanced power electronics like FACTS, improving stability and control. SmartX applications coordinate infrastructure, while demand-side response and storage enhance adaptability. Sector coupling and innovations like CHP, P2X, and bidirectional vehicle-grid integration help renewables and consumers deliver key grid services, fostering a more responsive and sustainable energy future.

- Grid forming
- Power electronics: FACTS
- SmartX: Grids, buildings, cities
- Storage technologies
- Load management, Demand response, Demand side management
- Sector coupling / multi-energy: CHP, district heating, P2X (Power to gas, power to 
    heat), X2P, smart waste management
- Grid-to-vehicle & vehicle-to-grid
- Renewables delivering grid services

Optimizing Grid Service Operations - Grid services depend on rigorous validation, optimized control strategies, and secure data exchanges to ensure reliability and flexibility. Advanced diagnostics and predictive modeling improve situational awareness, while joint defense and cross-border cooperation strengthen resilience—forming a smart, agile energy ecosystem ready for future challenges.

- Qualification, testing, operation & field reports
- Managing centralized & decentralized flexibilities
- Data security & data transparency
- Advanced diagnostics & modeling
- Optimization & control
- Joint defense & energy collaboration

Tech-Driven Grid Innovation - Energy systems are evolving through advanced forecasting, strategic planning tools, and virtual power plant aggregation that optimize distributed resources. UAVs, satellites, AI, and blockchain enhance grid monitoring, decision-making, and data security—laying the foundation for a smarter, more resilient, digitally connected infrastructure.

- Seasonal outlook, risk & opportunity assessment: Metrology, hydrology
- Virtual power plants (VPP), Aggregation
- Energy Management Systems
- Unmanned aerial vehicles & satellite technology
- Digital technologies and telecommunications: IoT, 5G, LoRa, International 
    Data Spaces
- Distributed ledger technology: Blockchain
- Tools, simulation & AI

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🎓 Academic Contribution Process (Call for Papers)

We invite scholars, researchers, and academic professionals to contribute to 
GSM 2026. Please follow the submission procedure and conditions outlined below:

📄 Submission Procedure

1. Upload your ½ to 1-page abstract  >HERE<  by 30 November 2025. 
   Timely submission secures your eligibility for presentation and inclusion in the academic program.
   - You must first log in or sign up to submit.
   - All templates are provided  >HERE<
    
2. Notification of acceptance will be sent by March 2026 (latest).
   - Acceptance requires submission of a full paper (4-10 pages) 
      by 12 May 2026.
   - Complete registration and pay applicable fees by 31 May.
   - These are mandatory conditions for publication with a DOI or inclusion in the 
      Special Issue.
   - Contributions under 4 pages are accepted, but will not be published.
    
3. If presenting, please submit your PowerPoint presentation slides no later than 27 June 2026 (2 days before the event). For more details, please see “PowerPoint Presentation upload instructions”  >HERE< 
    
    

📌Conference Participation Requirements

Conference Registration Required. All presenting authors must register for the conference and pay the applicable registration fee. Presenters who fail to complete registration by 31 May will forfeit their oral presentation slot.

Cancellation Policy & Financial Support. Presenters who do not attend without providing timely cancellation will be subject to penalties. While GSM is unable to offer direct financial support, please refer to the fees section for details on early registration benefits, available rebates, and support options.

🏭 Industry Contribution Process (Call for Industry)

We invite industry professionals to contribute to GSM 2026. Please follow the submission procedure and conditions outlined below:

📄 Submission Procedure

1. Upload your one-page abstract  >HERE<  by 30 November 2025. 
   Timely submission secures your eligibility for speaking opportunities and promotional visibility. 
   - You must first login or sign up to submit.
   - All templates are provided  >HERE<
    
2. Notification of acceptance for an invited speech will be sent by March 2026 (latest).
    
3. Complete registration and pay applicable fees by 31 May.
    
4. If presenting, please submit your PowerPoint presentation slides no later than 27 June 2026 (2 days before the event). For more details, please see “PowerPoint Presentation upload instructions”  >HERE< 

🎤 Invited Speakers Conditions

• Presentation Duration: 20 minutes (for invited speakers only)
  • - Please don't forget to include a short CV (less than 400 characters) within the abstract template. This will be used by the conference evaluators & session chairs.
     
• Content Guidelines: Please avoid marketing language or promotional pitches. Focus on delivering a content-rich presentation that highlights breakthroughs, showcases innovation, shares informed perspectives, and fosters collaboration.
   
• Advertising Option: A separate 10-minute advertising slot is available for purchase, along with other promotional opportunities. For example: a poster, flyer, logo on event break slide, logo in proceedings, exhibition booth/table, workshop tutorials, product introduction, and more. Please see our advertising package at  www.GSMConf.com/AP 

📢Advertising & Promotional Opportunities

Whether or not you are selected as an invited speaker, you may choose from our advertising package options. Invited speakers are also welcome to enhance their visibility through these offerings:

• - 10-minute advertisement pitch
• - Poster or flyer distribution
• - Logo display during event breaks
• - Logo inclusion in conference proceedings
• - Exhibition booth or table
• - Workshop tutorials
• - Product introduction sessions
• - And more

KKL

The Venue is the attractive "Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern" (KKL) on the waterfront of Lake Lucerne.

Conveniently adjoining the main train station and situated just a short stroll from the centre of the old town, and many hotels and restaurants.
Website information of the KKL can be found  HERE

Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern
Europaplatz 1
CH-6005 Luzern