Kuwait University to Host the Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development in November

Kuwait University announced that it will host the Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development from November 17 to 19 next year at the Conference Center in the Sabah Al-Salem University City, with the participation of a select group of experts, specialists, and academics from within and outside Kuwait.

In a press statement, Dr. Osama Al-Yousef, Acting Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the university and Chairman of the Conference’s Supreme Organizing Committee, said that the conference will be held with the participation of local and international entities, supported by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, and in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Petroleum. He noted that 50 scientific papers had been peer-reviewed and accepted for presentation at the conference.

Al-Yousef clarified that the conference sessions and workshops will cover several key themes, including the future of renewable energy and its role in supporting sustainability, energy conservation and conversion, the future of energy and the environment, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems, alongside other topics related to the future of the energy sector.

He added that the conference serves as an international platform for dialogue and the exchange of expertise on the most prominent challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, showcasing the latest technologies and practical solutions. This aims to contribute to achieving a balanced mix between conventional and alternative energy sources, supporting national efforts to diversify energy sources, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable future for coming generations.