World Bank ESP Forum 2025
On 5 November 2025, the World Bank, in collaboration with ESMAP, BERA and EnergyVille, is hosting a unique international gathering on energy storage at Thor Central in Genk, Belgium. The ESP Stakeholder Forum brings together public and private stakeholders from across the energy sector for a full day of knowledge exchange, real-world insights and global policy dialogue.
The ESP Stakeholder Forum is aimed at international policy makers, donors, energy companies, development partners, financiers and technology innovators active in the field of energy storage.
Participants will gain:
- Insights into global trends and strategies on batteries and storage
- Best practices from developing countries, including Zanzibar and the RESPITE project
- Policy perspectives from Europe, China and the Philippines on storage regulation
- An overview of EU investments under the Batt4EU partnership and Belgium’s innovation efforts
- A keynote from Genk’s Mayor Wim Dries on the city’s energy transition
- Financing insights from organisations such as IFC, GEAPP, AfDB and IDB
- Guided site visits to large-scale battery storage installations
Join the international conversation on scaling up energy storage — meet speakers from the World Bank and global experts, and hear first-hand experiences from the Global South and Europe.
Registration is free, but required through the form below. We look forward to welcoming you in Genk for this unique international event!