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

Kuwait City, 2 Sept (KUNA) — Kuwait University announced today, Wednesday, 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 City campus, with the participation of a select group of experts, specialists, and academics from within Kuwait and abroad.

Dr. Osama Al-Yousef, Acting Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the university and Chairman of the Conference’s Supreme Organizing Committee, said in a press statement that the conference will involve 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 explained 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, along with 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 major challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, showcasing the latest technologies and practical solutions. This aims to contribute to achieving a balanced mix of conventional and alternative energy sources, supporting national efforts to diversify energy sources, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable future for coming generations. (End) A.S.A. / A.M.H.