There will also be thematic diversity in 2023: In addition to the overarching topics of sector coupling, legal framework conditions for the heat transition, heat pumps and heat grids and storage, there will also be specific focal points for deep and shallow geothermal energy. For deep geothermal energy, the focus will be on exploration, material use, medium-depth geothermal energy and the complex of reservoir development and management. In the area of near-surface geothermal energy, concepts for cost reduction and measures to increase efficiency will be covered, as will cold local heating networks and neighbourhood concepts as well as quality assurance and groundwater protection. In addition, other scientific topics on geothermal energy can also be submitted.

With a call for papers, the German Geothermal Energy Association is calling on interested parties to present their current scientific findings at the DGK from spring 2023. Young scientists are also invited to participate in the "Science Bar". The poster competition offers the opportunity to present bachelor's, master's or doctoral theses on the topic of geothermal energy to a broad professional audience. The best presentation will be awarded the Young Scientist Award of the Bundesverband Geothermie e.V. (German Geothermal Energy Association).

The programme will be published in summer 2023. Submissions for it will be possible from spring 2023.