The Young Energy Researchers Conference 2027 will be held on 2 March 2027 in Wels/Austria as part of the annual World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) – a leading conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality.
The Young Energy Researchers Conference presents the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of energy efficiency and biomass. It offers participants the opportunity to interact with researchers and industry experts from all over the world and build-up a peer network!
A great opportunity for young researchers and professionals!
Young researchers (born after 1991) are invited to submit contributions.
Deadline: 9 October 2026.
- Submissions are invited from any scientific field (e.g. technology, engineering, economics, social sciences, architecture, law, arts) and must be in English only. A high-level scientific committee selects papers for oral or poster presentation.
- The 2 best contributions are honoured with the awards “Best Young Energy Efficiency Researcher” and “Best Young Biomass Researcher” and receive 1,000 Euro each as prize money.
- The organiser of the WSED, the OÖ Energiesparverband, covers the costs of accommodation, meals, participation and local transport (4 conference days) for up to 60 selected participants.
The Young Energy Researchers Conference builds upon over more than ten very successful events (held from 2012 to 2026), each of them attracting contributors from more than 50 countries. The annual World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) are a leading conference bringing together over 650 participants from more than 60 countries.