The ESEIA International Conference is a biannual event that provides a platform for researchers, students, industry professionals and policymakers to share knowledge and ideas and engage in insightful discussions on various topics related to Smart Energy Systems in Cities and Regions and their Communities through presentations, workshops, panel discussions, among others.
Launched in 2014, the ESEIA Conference is a significant component of the Education and Training Programme, designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and cross-sectoral collaborations while creating a conducive environment for learning, networking and innovation. Selected papers from the conference are published in special issues of the Springer open-access journal Energy, Sustainability and Society.
Net Zero and Beyond
4 December 2024
Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Kuopio, Finland, in collaboration with Energy Cluster North Savo
Hosted by the Savonia University of Applied Sciences in Kuopio, Finland, the 6th ESEIA International Conference was held on 4 December 2024.
The theme, Net Zero and Beyond, encapsulated our urgent need to create a sustainable energy system—achieving net zero—while also pursuing carbon negativity. Under this theme, the conference gathered 70 participants and featured 27 presentations across 10 parallel thematic sessions, covering a broad spectrum of topics in net-zero and sustainable energy systems.
Towards Climate Neutral Energy Communities
2-3 November 2022
The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus
Hosted by The Cyprus Institute in Nicosia, Cyprus, the 5th ESEIA International Conference took place on 2–3 November 2022 as a two-day hybrid event.
Under the theme Towards Climate‑Neutral Energy Communities, more than 70 participants from 18 countries came together to explore critical pathways toward climate neutrality. Covering topics from the impacts of climate change on energy systems to the role of innovation in building climate-neutral communities, the conference offered thought-provoking discussions and excellent networking opportunities.
Solar Energy Conversion in Communities
22-24 October 2020
Transilvania University of Brasov, Brasov, Romania in cooperation with the Romanian Academy of Technical Sciences
Hosted by the Transilvania University of Brasov, Brasov, Romania, the 4th ESEIA Conference was held online 22-24 October 2020 as part of the Conference for Sustainable Energy (CSE).
Under the theme Solar Energy Conversion in Communities, the conference attracted participants from various backgrounds and sectors, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and fruitful discussions on topics such as the European Green Deal or Climate Education.
Towards the Promotion of Europe’s Smart Energy Systems in Cities and Regions
10-12 April 2018
Technological University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Hosted 10-12 April 2018 by the Technological University of Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, the 3rd ESEIA Conference reaffirmed its role as a key event to achieve a coherent understanding of the fast-changing energy systems in Europe.
During the three-day event, more than 50 participants from 14 countries had the opportunity to discuss challenges and solutions in smart energy systems in cities and regions, sustainable and smart mobility, urban regeneration and sustainability, and bio-resourcing for cities and regions.
Smart and Green Transitions in Cities and Regions
4-6 April 2016
Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
The 2nd ESEIA Conference was held 4-6 April 2016 at the Graz University of Technology in Graz, Austria. Similarly to the 1st edition, the conference focused on urban development and sustainable mobility technologies subject to limited resources, bringing together top innovators from academia, business and the public sector.
By dividing the programme into three topical tracks (Brown-field Development, Metropolitan Regions, and Green Urban Mobility), the event aimed to contribute to the discussion on the transition of the energy and resource systems in Europe.
Smart and Green Transitions in Cities and Regions
24-25 April 2014
University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
The 1st ESEIA Conference took place 24-25 April 2014 at the University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands. Under the theme Smart and Green Transitions in Cities & Regions, the conference successfully connected experts, academics, and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines to explore transition strategies and link scientific research with practical implementation.
The programme included plenary sessions, workshops, panel discussions and poster sessions, offering an opportunity for the attendees to exchange knowledge and discuss smart and green innovations in cities and regions.