The ESEIA Conference is a biannual international 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.
Towards Climate Neutral Energy Communities
2-3 November 2022
The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus
The 5th ESEIA International Conference took place 2-3 November 2022 at The Cyprus Institute in Nicosia, Cyprus. During the two-day hybrid event, more than 70 participants from 18 countries had the opportunity to discuss the importance of successfully achieving climate neutrality.
From addressing the climate change impact on energy needs and sources to building climate-neutral communities through innovation, a wide range of topics were covered by speakers and panellists, giving place to thought-provoking discussions and rich networking opportunities among all the attendees.
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.