WindEurope Annual Event 2026
WindEurope 2026 positions wind energy as a strategic catalyst for Europe’s energy independence
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The WindEurope Annual Event will be held in Madrid in 2026, with Iberdrola taking part as an ambassador at the meeting. It will run from 21 to 23 April at the IFEMA exhibition centre, with more than 600 exhibitors showcasing innovations in the wind energy market, both within and beyond Europe.
Iberdrola, a pioneer in wind energy
We are world leaders in wind energy
Offshore wind is key to our development
Energy transition, an Iberdrola commitment for 20 years
The WindEurope Annual Event 2026 taking take place in Madrid from 21 to 23 April, will once again bring together more than 600 exhibitors and over 400 speakers in an ideal setting for debate. Among these speakers will be leading figures from politics, economics and industry linked to energy and climate action.
Attendance is expected to exceed that of the previous edition, which brought together around 15,000 industry professionals. Although the event does not yet have an official slogan, its message will revolve around three key ideas: the strategic urgency driven by the current geopolitical context; action against misinformation that is holding back the sector’s growth; and wind energy as a triple solution, as it is affordable, clean and local.
Affordable energy
Wind energy and other renewables are by far the most cost-effective option for Europe, even when all energy system integration costs are considered.
Clean energy
Modern wind turbines have virtually no environmental or water impact. Ninety percent of their mass is recyclable, and work continues to enable the reuse, recycling and recovery of all turbine components.
Strategic energy
Wind energy is entirely local and European. It provides hundreds of thousands of jobs across the continent and attracts investment to rural and coastal communities. It gives Europe a competitive advantage by driving electrification and reducing dependence on unreliable foreign fossil fuel suppliers.
Iberdrola's participation in WindEurope Annual Event 2026
At this year’s edition, Iberdrola will once again sponsor the “Powering the Future” conference space. This conference stage, located in the exhibition area, has capacity for around 100 people and, as in previous editions, will host three days of interactive discussions with experts on the importance of enabling and promoting electrification. Through these conversations, attendees will gain a better understanding of how to use energy more intelligently so that it becomes more sustainable, resilient and efficient. It is the perfect setting to learn about the electrification of key sectors, flexibility, PPAs, innovation and start-ups, careers in the wind sector and much more.
Iberdrola will also sponsor the Gala Dinner, which will take place on the second day of the event, Wednesday 22 April. This gala dinner will be held in the elegant ballroom of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, a central hub of Madrid’s cultural life, with a vibrant programme of exhibitions, concerts, screenings and performances.
Guests will enjoy a carefully prepared dinner featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced ingredients, in the company of leading figures from the wind energy sector and other fields.
At Iberdrola, we were pioneers in onshore wind two decades ago. By the end of 2026, we will have installed more than 23.6 GW, comprising 2,516 MW offshore and 21,132 MW onshore.
"Electrification driven by renewables, networks and storage strengthens Europe’s security and self-sufficiency. Iberdrola is celebrating 125 years of leadership in renewable energy and looks forward to hosting WindEurope in Madrid to reaffirm that expanding electrification is essential to achieving competitiveness and enhancing energy security."
Ignacio S. Galán, Iberdrola's Executive Chairman
What is WindEurope?
WindEurope is the leading wind energy association in Europe. With more than 500 members, its main objective is to promote this type of energy and to create a working group in which the entire sector is represented, and which gather at the annual event – the WindEurope Annual Event.
Importance of wind energy in Spain
Wind energy is the second largest source of electricity generation in Spain. In 2024, wind energy was generating 23%, a historical record, leading renewable energies. A total of 50% of the power used in Spain comes from clean energy sources. In the world, Spain ranks fifth in terms of installed wind energy capacity – behind only China, the United States, Germany and India – making it the second largest European country.
Spain has taken advantage of its strategic location to increase the amount of renewable energy in its energy mix, while at the same time committing to renewables as a way to avoid rural depopulation. In addition, the country has also increased its production of clean energy through the use of solar plants.
At Iberdrola we are also developing numerous hybrid projects, which combine both technologies to make greater use of renewable sources, with the aim of increasing production and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Floating offshore wind: what is it and how does it work?
Wind power is stronger in the ocean than on land, hence the development of offshore wind in recent years
What is a wind turbine and how does it work?
Have you ever wondered how a wind turbine tower can support so much weight? Or why they are all orientated in the same direction?
Operation of onshore wind farms
To harness the wind produced on land, enormous wind farms are built capable of extracting maximum power from this clean, renewable resource. Let us explain how it works.
