REFLEXIONS 2026: Advancing Collective Action for Energy Transition

Institut Polytechnique de Paris organises the 3rd edition of the REFLEXIONS conference, an international scientific forum designed to address the most urgent energy challenges of our time, on Frebruary 5th, 2026, at École polytechnique. The event will be held in english.

Strategic Stakes of REFLEXIONS 2026

Through this conference, IP Paris seeks to promote science-based decision-making, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive dialogue by bringing together engineers, industrial leaders, policymakers, researchers, and civil society. The objective is not only to generate ideas but also to mobilize collective intelligence to support meaningful action.

REFLEXIONS 2026 is structured around three central pillars, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition:

• Energy Sustainability : This pillar explores how to ensure the long-term environmental viability of energy systems. Participants will address issues such as resource depletion, climate impact, and pollution, and they will work together to identify solutions that reconcile energy access with the limits of the planet.
• Energy Security : Energy resilience is essential in an era marked by geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain fragility. This theme addresses the robustness of energy infrastructure, national and regional sovereignty over energy sources, and strategies to anticipate or respond to technological and geopolitical disruptions.
• Energy Justice : The energy transition must also be fair and inclusive. This pillar examines who benefits from energy systems, who bears their costs, and how governance frameworks can be made more representative. It invites participants to consider how historical inequalities might be addressed and how future systems can better support all communities.

Together, these three dimensions: sustainability, security, and justice, form a coherent and inclusive framework for reimagining global energy systems.

Towards Collective Action

EFLEXIONS 2026 is conceived not only as a conference but also as a catalyst for action. By creating a space where knowledge, expertise, and perspectives converge, IP Paris aims to help define pathways toward an energy future that is resilient, equitable, and sustainable.

All interested participants, including industrial innovators, policymakers, researchers, and civil society actors, are invited to join this important dialogue. Through shared commitment and interdisciplinary engagement, REFLEXIONS 2026 will contribute to shaping energy systems that meet today’s needs without compromising the well-being of future generations.