Electricity markets are changing fast. Growing shares of wind and solar, stronger price fluctuations, new layers of interconnected markets and emerging flexibility providers such as batteries are reshaping the landscape for hydropower producers and system planners.

At the same time, advances in modelling, optimisation and digital technologies are expanding what is possible in hydropower analysis and decision support.

At the Hydropower Scheduling User Meeting 2026, we will explore the latest developments and applications of SINTEF’s hydropower scheduling tools. The meeting offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights from research and discover new advances in digital hydropower scheduling.

Key topics

• Integrated modelling across multiple electricity markets and time horizons
• Operational, seasonal and investment optimisation
• Emerging technologies including HPC, AI and GPU solutions
• Updates on frameworks, open datasets and technology demos
• Recent progress in research and development

Venue

The meeting and dinner will take place at Quality Hotel Prinsen in Trondheim city centre, located at Kongensgate 30, 7012 Trondheim.

Registration

Registration for the meeting is completed through our online form.

• Early bird price: 6,000 NOK (excl. VAT) until 31 January 2026
• Regular price: 8,000 NOK (excl. VAT). Registration closes 6 April 2026
• Invited speakers: 4,000 NOK (excl. VAT)

Please note: No changes or refunds will be accepted after 31 January 2026.

Hotel

A select number of rooms at the Quality Hotel Prinsen are available at the special meeting rate:

• Single room 1,890 NOK per night
• Double room +300 NOK per night

This rate is valid until 27 March 2026. To book, use the meeting link:

• Hotel rooms – 4.-6. May 2026.