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Geothermal Energy

DGMK Training Course in Cooperation with AGFW, BVEG, and BVG: “Deep Geothermal Energy in a Nutshell—Fundamentals, Technology, Concepts” |
October Date

Date
October 14–15, 2026
Time
09:00 - 17:00
Venue
H4 Hotel Kassel
Address
Baumbachstraße 2, 34119 Kassel

Our practical 2-day course in Kassel clearly conveys the basics of deep geothermal energy and demonstrates its importance for heat supply. The course focuses on technical and geological fundamentals. You will also gain an insight into relevant commercial, legal and communication aspects.

This course is primarily aimed at decision-makers and practitioners from heat suppliers, authorities and geothermal companies. A technical or scientific background is helpful, but not a prerequisite.

Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts and gain practical insights. Register now and help shape the future of heat supply!

Program overview

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:00-17:00

Welcome and round of introductions

The importance of geothermal energy for district heating

Introduction to geothermal energy

Geological principles and drilling technology

Procedure of a deep geothermal project I

19:00
Dinner

Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:00-17:00

Procedure of a deep geothermal project II

Permits and legal issues

Financing and risk mitigation

Models for collaborative partnerships between municipal utilities/local governments and private developers in the implementation of geothermal projects

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The detailed program is available for download here!

Speakers

  • Prof. Dr. Matthias Reich (TU Freiberg)
  • Jörg Uhde (Authorized Signatory, geopfalz GmbH & Co. KG)
  • Tobias Roth (AGFW)
  • Dr. Nicole Grobys (DGMK)
  • Dr. Sebastian Homuth (Deutsche ErdWärme)

Course format

The two-day training session will be conducted in German. The course is designed to be practice-oriented, with the aim of teaching key aspects of deep geothermal energy and explaining their relevance to heat supply.

DGMK training in close cooperation with

Attendance fee

  • Early-bird rate available through July 16, 2026

1.290,00 €

  • Standard fee available starting July 17, 2026

1.390,00 €

The prices include the statutory VAT. The amount is payable in full within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. You will receive an invoice for the participation fee to be paid after registration. Please do not pay in advance.

Please use the registration form below for your binding registration.

Services

Lecture notes, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 4 coffee breaks, drinks

Cancellation conditions 

If registration is canceled by July 30, 2026, the DGMK will refund any fees already paid, minus a processing fee of EUR 100.00. As of July 31, 2026, the full fee must be paid. 

A processing fee of EUR 50.00 will be charged for reregistrations of participants.

If this training course has to be canceled by the organizer, any fees already paid will be refunded. No other claims will arise.

Hotel 

We have reserved a block of rooms at the H4 Hotel Kassel through August 28, 2026: 

H4 Hotel Kassel
Baumbachstrasse 2
34119 Kassel

Single room: €130.00 per room per night, including breakfast, excluding any local surcharges (e.g., bed tax, etc.)

You can reserve the room by Booking link make. 

Registration

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Event Coordinator

Dr. Nicole Grobys

Head of the Geo-Energy-Systems and Subsurface Technologies Department

Ines Musekamp

Coordination of the Department Geo-Energy-Systems and Subsurface Technologies