Innovation Week 2023: Renewable solutions to decarbonise end-use sectors
IRENA Innovation Week brings together leaders, experts, industry representatives, academics and policy makers to discuss cutting-edge innovations that can support and accelerate the global energy transition.
In 2023, the event will build on previous editions in 2016 and 2018 which examined the decarbonisation of power systems and the integration of variable renewable energy, and the 2020 edition (held virtually) that discussed prospects for decarbonising end-use sectors.
Innovation Week 2023 will continue this theme, with a view to expanding shared knowledge on Renewable solutions to decarbonise end-use sectors.
Supported by insights from IRENA’s in-depth analyses, informed by first-hand project experiences, and drawing on the expertise of a diverse range of speakers and attendees, the event will explore the latest innovations to decarbonise a range of end-use sectors.
In particular, discussions will highlight tangible solutions to decarbonise energy intensive sectors such as transportation, buildings and industry using direct and indirect electrification, whilst also offering access to a unique and diverse network of experts, industry leaders and decision makers from IRENA’s 168 Members.
The insights shared during IRENA Innovation Week will serve to identify priority actions to fully unlock the potential of renewable energy applications in end-use sectors, and to inform the Agency’s recommendations and advice to its Members and the wider community.
Programme (Tentative)
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Day 2: INDIRECT ELECTRIFICATION (Decarbonising Hard-to-abate Sectors) |
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9:30 – 11:00
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Walking the last mile of the energy transition with green hydrogen Partner organization: OECD |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee break |
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11:30 – 13:00
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Solutions to decarbonise Iron and Steel Sector Supported by IRENA Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
Partner organization: (TBD) |
Solutions to decarbonise the chemical and petrochemical sector Supported by IRENA Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
Partner organization: (TBD) |
Youth & Innovators Hub |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 – 15:30
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Solutions to decarbonise shipping and aviation sector Partner organization: ITF |
Critical Materials in EV batteries Partner organization: EC JRC |
Grid Evolution: Transforming Energy Landscapes in Developing Countries and SIDS Partner organization: (TBC) |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
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16:00 – 17:30 |
Geopolitics of the energy transition: innovation in critical materials Partner organization: NUPI (TBC) |
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17:30 – 18:30
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Closing remarks and takeaways |
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19:00 |
Evening reception – City Hall |
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Day 3: Sessions & Workshops |
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9:30 – 11:00
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Demand side management and storage Partner organization: METI (TBC) |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee break |
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11:30 – 13:30
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Sector Coupling for Net-Zero Energy Pathways |
Steering Group Meeting of the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (by invitation only) |
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13:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch |
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14:30 – 16:30
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IRENA Collaborative Framework for High Shares of Renewables (hybrid) |
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Day 4: Sessions & Workshops |
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9:30 – 11:00
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Innovation and technology pathways for industrial decarbonisation (by invitation only) |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee break |
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11:30 – 13:00
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Working session with Mission Innovation (TBC) |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 – 15:30
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QI for Green Hydrogen workshop (by invitation only) Partner organization: IEC |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
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16:00 – 17:30
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QI for Green Hydrogen workshop (continuation) (by invitation only) Partner organization: IEC |
Keynote Speakers (More speakers coming soon)
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Francesco La Camera
Director-General, IRENA
Francesco La Camera
Director-General, IRENA
Francesco La Camera is the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). He was appointed at the Ninth Assembly of IRENA, the ultimate decision-making body of the Agency. Mr. La Camera took office on 4 April 2019 and brings more than thirty years of experience in the fields of climate, sustainability, and international cooperation. -
Elizabeth Press
Director, Planning and Programme Support
Elizabeth Press
Director, Planning and Programme Support
As Director of the Planning and Programme Support (PPS), Elizabeth Press oversees the internal co-ordination and the strategic integration of extra-budgetary resources in IRENA’s programmatic work. She leads the reporting on programmatic matters to governing bodies and individual donors, facilitates Agency-wide participation in global or thematic initiatives and contributes to strengthening IRENA’s presence in Europe, including at the EC level and with Germany as Host Country. -
Roland Roesch
Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Center (IITC)
Roland Roesch
Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Center (IITC)
Roland Roesch joined IRENA in 2012 and he is now the Director of the IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre in Bonn and brings 25 years of experience in energy markets, energy economics and energy sector transformation strategies, renewable integration management, energy project development and project financing.
Speakers (More speakers coming soon)
Registration
This event is by invitation only
Partner Organisations
Past Events
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5-7 October 2020 Bonn, Germany
IRENA Innovation Week 2020
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5-7 September 2018 Bonn, Germany
IRENA Innovation Week 2018
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10-13 May 2016 Bonn, Germany
IRENA Innovation Week: 2016
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