Bridging Continents, Fueling Progress: Energy Development in a Global Context

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The 47th IAEE International Conference, Bridging Continents, Fueling Progress: Energy Development in a Global Context, taking place in Santiago, Chile, offers a unique opportunity to engage with the most pressing issues in the global and economies` energy systems. Whether you're an academic, an energy professional, or a policymaker, IAEE 2026 provides unmatched value through world-class content, networking, and visibility.

For Academics & Researchers:

• Present and discuss your work in a globally recognized forum and high academic visibility.
• Exchange ideas with leading researchers from over 70 countries and across disciplines.
• Explore emerging topics such as AI in energy, critical minerals, energy justice, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Mentor or be mentored through structured student programming, poster sessions, and awards.
• Access future collaborations and publication opportunities through IAEE networks and affiliated journals.

For Energy Industry Professionals:

• Gain strategic insights on energy transition trends, technology disruption, market design, and financing models.
• Network with global energy leaders, innovators, and regulators shaping the future of the industry.
• Benchmark your projects and corporate strategies against best practices from across sectors and geographies.
• Explore investment opportunities and public-private partnerships in Latin America and beyond.
• Engage in high-impact dialogue around new technologies, hydrogen, storage, mobility, digitalization, and clean fuels.

For Policymakers & Public Sector Leaders:

• Understand the policy implications of emerging energy technologies and market reforms.
• Advance national goals aligned with the SDGs and global climate commitments.
• Learn from case studies on regulation, electrification, infrastructure development, and energy access.
• Forge cooperation opportunities with other governments, development banks, and regional organizations.
• Bring diverse voices into the discussion to ensure a just, inclusive, and secure energy transition. 

Santiago 2026: A Gateway for the World's Energy Future

• Chile stands at the crossroads of technological innovation, natural resource abundance, and forward-thinking energy policy-making Santiago the ideal host city for the 47th IAEE International Conference.
• As global energy systems undergo profound transformation, Santiago 2026 offers a platform not only to discuss the future-but to experience it.
• A Living Laboratory for the Energy Transition

Chile is:

• Home to some of the world's highest solar irradiance, powering large-scale solar plants in the Atacama Desert.
• A pioneer in green hydrogen, with ambitious plans to become a global exporter.
• Rich in critical minerals-lithium, copper, and others essential for batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable infrastructure.
• Investing in transmission networks and cross-border interconnections to enhance energy resilience and integration.

 A Regional Leader with Global Impact

• Chile's energy transformation is rooted in strong institutions, competitive markets, and a long-term policy framework aligned with climate goals.
• The country has set bold renewable energy and carbon neutrality targets, offering lessons for emerging and advanced economies alike.
• Santiago 2026 brings the world together in a region often underrepresented in global energy dialogues-fostering inclusive, cross-continental cooperation.

Why Santiago?

• Political stability and a clear regulatory environment
• Easy international access with modern infrastructure
• Excellent facilities, accommodation, and cultural richness
• A cosmopolitan hub for South America with a global outlook

Join us in Santiago, Chile, from July 19–22, 2026, and be part of the global conversation shaping the next generation of energy systems-from policy and finance to technology and equity.

IAEE 2026 is your gateway to the future.