Iris Christiansen
Senior Consultant and Deputy Team Leader, Head of Delegations and UN Procurement Projects Market Entry
+45 33 41 10 31 ic@handelskammer.dk
From 22 to 25 September 2026, the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce (GDCC), Inc. in Copenhagen, on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), will organize a four-day delegation trip for United Nations (UN) procurement officers and technical staff to WindEnergy Hamburg. The delegation trip is tailored specifically to buyers in the wind energy sector and aims to provide insights into wind energy, showcase innovative products and developments, and facilitate networking with German companies and industry experts.
Germany’s Wind Energy Industry:
At a time when climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity are among the most urgent global challenges, wind energy is considered a central pillar of Germany's sustainable energy transition. Today, it is one of the most important renewable energy sources in the country. With a share of around 31% of total electricity generation, wind power supplied more electricity than any other single energy source in 2024. This also makes the wind power industry a major employer. In 2023, 124,600 people were employed in the onshore and offshore sectors.
Technological innovations and sustainability initiatives are key drivers of development in the wind energy industry. According to the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA), wind power is one of the lowest-emission energy generation technologies. The topic of wind energy is closely linked to Agenda 2030 and the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About the Trip:
The four-day delegation trip is tailored to UN procurement officers and technical staff.
The program includes:
- Free visit of trade show
- Guided tour at trade show
- Presentations by German experts from the wind energy sector
- Scheduled one-on-one meetings with German companies
- Site visit of a best practice project
- Networking dinner and lunches with other delegation participants and German experts
Preliminary Program:
Registration:
Please register by 1 July 2026.
Upon the registration, we will get in touch with you to make travel arrangements and to provide further details about the trip. Also, you will receive short profiles of the German companies that will attend the events, you will be able to select the companies that you wish to meet one-on-one.
About the Organizer German-Danish Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Copenhagen (GDCC)
The German-Danish Chamber of Commerce (GDCC) is part of the network of German Chambers of Commerce Aborad (AHK), which consists of 150 offices in 93 different countries.
Since 2009, the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce (GDCC) has been a committed partner for the UN procurement market, working on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action - alongside the German Chambers in Milan and New York - to support German companies in United Nations procurement tenders.
The GDCC has successfully organized numerous UN delegation trips to leading industry trade fairs, including transport logistic 2025 in Munich, FACHPACK 2024 in Nuremberg, MEDICA 2023, and IFAT 2022 in Munich
Wind Energy Hamburg 2026
The WindEnergy Hamburg 2026 is considered the world's largest event for onshore and offshore wind energy. Every two years, the dynamic wind energy industry gathers to showcase innovations and trends. In 2024, around 1,600 companies from more than 40 countries presented sustainable solutions. Approximately 43,000 participants from 100 nations gained a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the energy industry.
On four days of the trade fair, participants can enjoy a conference program on five different stages. The top-flight program provides key insights into technologies, trends and the political environment for wind energy. Workshops, speeches, and panel discussions will be open for participants to listen and join the discussion while providing network opportunities.
More information: https://www.windenergyhamburg.com/