New status, successful talks: AKTIF at E-world 2026
Direct marketing, delivery, billing, market communication, and balancing group management—the range of topics discussed at the newly designed AKTIF exhibition stand was enormous.
Tuesday, 17. February 2026
Direct marketing, delivery, billing, market communication, and balancing group management - the range of topics discussed at the newly designed AKTIF exhibition stand was enormous. And this in an industry environment that is second to none, because E-world not only celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, it also set several records.
The organizer's figures impressively demonstrate that the leading trade fair for the European energy industry continues to grow: with 1,136 exhibitors—an increase of 16 percent over the previous year—and more than 37,000 trade visitors from 126 countries, new records were set in both categories. For the first time, an additional exhibition area was available in Hall 6, which was promptly fully booked. According to the organizers, seven out of ten guests had decision-making and procurement authority. E-world thus remains clearly the trade fair for decision-makers in the energy industry. Key topics this year included the energy transition in conjunction with security of supply, the use of artificial intelligence, and new storage technologies.
New exhibition stand as an eye-catcher
For AKTIF, this year's E-world was also a special year in terms of visuals. The new exhibition stand, enlarged from 20 to 30 square meters, with its striking honeycomb LEDs proved to be a real eye-catcher and attracted the attention of visitors to the fair. A lot of positive feedback confirmed that investing in a larger and more modern appearance was exactly the right decision.
The essence of the three days at the trade fair can be summed up in a simple formula: quality over quantity. While the total number of discussions declined slightly compared to last year, the quality of the contacts increased noticeably. Many discussions were in-depth and resulted in concrete inquiries. These are ideal conditions for intensive follow-up by our sales team.
Wide range of topics, from billing to balancing group management
The AKTIF stand once again showcased the entire spectrum of energy management. Billing solutions in all their facets were particularly in demand, as were topics relating to supply and direct marketing. Market communication, balancing group management, PPA processing, and redispatch were also on the agenda for discussion partners. Both the software and the related services offered by AKTIF attracted equal interest from visitors.
The visitor structure at the booth reflected the diversity of the industry. In addition to numerous new prospects—from municipal utilities to direct marketers and energy traders to companies in the renewable energy generation sector—many existing customers and partners also took advantage of E-world for personal exchanges. It is precisely this mix of new contacts and the cultivation of existing business relationships that makes the trade fair so valuable to us.
The conclusion is correspondingly positive: E-world is and remains the perfect platform for personal dialogue with players in the European energy industry. It goes without saying that we have already registered for E-world 2027. So please make a note of the date: February 16–18, 2027!
