A larger exhibition area with a redesigned event layout to increase business and networking opportunities. Greater international scope with the involvement of an increasing number of buyers, delegations and qualified operators from all over the world. Focus on innovation and the green skills needed to achieve the energy transition. New projects and thematic areas for a complete view of the energy of the future.
These are the credentials with which the new edition of KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, the event organised by IEG (Italian Exhibition Group) on energy transition and efficiency. The new appointment, scheduled from 5th to 7th March 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre is expected to see a growth of more than 20 % of exhibiting brands, according to IEG.
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The topics of the event will range from agrivoltaics to Renewable Energy Communities, green residential and industrial redevelopment, electric mobility, hydrogen, the role of local administrations, reflections on energy cost containment, regulatory aspects and new financial opportunities up to artificial intelligence and nuclear power.
KEY 2025 wants to consolidate its role as a global reference network capable of bringing together all the players involved in the energy transition and favouring meetings, debates and dialogue with the Institutions. The aim it to create a system and contribute to speeding up the decarbonisation process.
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Moreover, the event also provides a opportunity for companies and professionals that want to rationalise their consumption and reduce the energy and environmental impact of their activities, to learn about possible solutions and the latest technologies available on the market.
Over 90,000 m2 exhibition area
With over 90,000 m2 of exhibition area, KEY’s new layout includes the very first opening of the West Entrance, an addition to the South and East Entrances. The layout of the halls has also been reorganised, a total of 20 compared to the 16 at the 2024 edition, equally distributed along the East and West wings of the Expo Centre. The seven product sectors - solar and photovoltaic, wind energy, hydrogen, energy storage, energy efficiency, electric mobility and sustainable cities - are all confirmed, flanked by special areas dedicated to transversal projects, networking, innovation and training.
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The new arrangement aims to plot a defined exhibition route through the seven, well-defined yet interconnected thematic areas, maximise existing synergies and improve the visitor experience, the organizers announced.
Thematic focus on hydrogen and electrification of ports
The layout’s new features include an enhancement of the hydrogen area and a thematic focus on ports: HYPE – Hydrogen Power Expo supported by Hydrogen & Fuel Cells: a real trade show organised by Italian Exhibition Group and Hannover Fairs International GmbH (HFI), the Italian branch of Deutsche Messe AG, where the topic of hydrogen and its importance for the energy transition will be explored.
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Su.port – Sustainable Ports for Energy Transition: an exhibition focus, to be inaugurated at KEY 2025, dedicated to the electrification of port docks, essential for reducing emissions, promoting sustainability in ports and accelerating the development of off-shore wind power, particularly floating wind farms.
Green Jobs & Skill initiative
For the first time, KEY will host the Green Jobs & Skill initiative to foster the encounter between labour market supply and demand with the aim of helping to bridge the green skills gap that is still common within companies. The project is a valuable training and career guidance opportunity for students and young workers, but also an opportunity for companies to meet potential candidates and intercept the most promising talents.
Unlock the future of PPA
On Tuesday 4th March 2025, the eve of KEY, at Rimini’s Palacongressi conference centre, the second edition of KEY CHOICE – Unlock the future of PPAs, KEY – The Energy Transition Expo’s B2B event on Power Purchase Agreements, organised by IEG (Italian Exhibition Group) in collaboration with Elemens.
Also Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) and Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo have entered into a collaboration to promote the activities of the trade fair Ecomondo and KEY. The objective is to intensify relations with African and Middle Eastern countries in 2025-2026 through the network of accredited embassies in Italy, the Italian diplomatic network and key local stakeholders. Ecomondo 2025 will be held at the Rimini Fair from November 4 to 7. (hcn)
