

2023 OEC excited around 60 exhibitors from 11 countries. They met 900 visitors from over 20 countries.
Numerous delegations from the African continent visited the OEC as part of an information trip. Guest groups are already planned for 2025.
More than 35 speakers from over 15 countries presented their expertise in the conference program

The OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC for short) at Messe Augsburg, Germany, is the hotspot for the international decentralized energy supply industry and practical B2B networking platform - the unique one in Europe. All participants benefit from the combination of the high-ranked conference and exhibition taking place every 2 years. All know-how transfer at the OEC directly contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like SDG 6 – access to clean drinking water, 7 – affordable and clean energy, 8 – economic growth, 12 – sustainable consumption and 13 – climate protection.
Launched as a workshop in 2011, the event steadily attracted more participants and sparked increasing enthusiasm, including among exhibitors and event partners. Since 2020, the Alliance for Rural Electrification has been the industry partner focusing on a cooperation for the OFF-GRID Conference
The OFF-GRID Expo + Conference is a unique, international event for off-grid enthusiasts of self-sufficient power supply who are looking for contacts and who are hungry for knowledge.
The focus is on the practical exchange of experience and know-how, which is ensured by a varied, interactive and entertaining program – our Multi-action Concept:
Trade fair/Expo
Presentation of innovative products and solutions as well as Start-ups
Conference
Presentations and panel discussions on current topics of the industry in cooperation with partners such as Alliance for Rural Electrification
Education Mile
Presentation of national and international colleges, universities, research institutes and projects
OFF-GRID Action
Networking, Capacity Building, Recruiting, OFF-GRID Charity, OFF-GRID Party
OFF-GRID Trainings
Product and service trainings of leading companies at the OEC

In 2025, the event was held under the patronage of Thorsten Glauber, Bavarian State Minister for the Environment and Consumer Protectionand Kenya was the official partner country of the OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2025 with key representatives speaking live at the conference.
Practical B2B network platform Main topics:

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Here you can expect exciting presentations by international experts with examples and reports from the field.

Benefit from extensive product training sessions hosted by our exhibitors! This year: directly on the days of the expo and conference – do not miss out! All visitors of the OEC can take part without extra registration.

Our supporting program provides plenty of interaction and networking opportunities.