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Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD – 9)

November 16-18, 2026 | Kuwait University City, Kuwait

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Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD – 9)

November 16-18, 2026
Kuwait University City, Kuwait

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  • About the Conference

    The objective of the conference is to optimize the utilization of basic energy resources in the major energy consuming sectors in the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula. 

    The conference related to the latest research and development in the field of energy  is divided into four parts: oral presentations and discussions of accepted papers; lectures by distinguished invited speakers in the energy field; a panel discussion with experts and decision-makers to generate research ideas for sustainable energy use; and a showcase of products and innovations from energy companies in Kuwait and the Gulf region.

    The topics will include but are not limited to: 

    • Energy Conversion and Management.  
    • Energy Conservation.  
    • Fuels and Alternatives. 
    • Energy Policy and Planning. 
    • Combined and Co-generation Energy Systems.  
    • Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Systems.  
    • Energy & Environmental Issues. 
    • Energy and Sustainable Development.  
    • Renewable Energy Technologies. 
    • Energy Storage.  
    • Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics. 
    • Thermodynamic Optimization and Exergy Analysis 
    • Plant and Facilities Mechanical Integrity 
    • Emerging Energy Technology 
  • Call for Abstracts

    Papers are being sought for the Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD – 9). The objective of the conference is to optimize the utilization of basic energy resources in the major energy consuming sectors in the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula. 

    The scope of the conference is related to the latest research and development in the field of energy. 

    A call for abstracts (300 words in length) opens in July 2025.  Abstracts are due October 31, 2025. If accepted, papers are due February 27, 2026. Authors of accepted papers are responsible for travel and registration. Hotel accommodation for three nights from the 15-18 of November of 2026 will be provided for authors presenting papers from outside Kuwait.  

    The conference schedule is as follows:

    • Call for Papers Opens: July 2025
    • Abstract (300 words) Submissions Due: October 31, 2026
    • Notification of Acceptance of Abstracts: November 14,2025
    • Submission of Complete Manuscript: February 27, 2026
    • Paper Reviews Due: April 27, 2026
    • Final Paper Acceptance: June 29, 2026
  • Registration

    Registration will open in 2026.

    The early registration fee is KD 140 (US $ 450) and includes a reception, lunches, dinners, coffee breaks, banquet, tours, and the conference proceedings.

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    • Early registration ends October 16, 2026.
    • The late registration fee is KD 180 (US $ 600). Late registration begins October 17, 2026.
    • The student registration fee is KD 30 (US $ 100).
  • Conference Venue

    ICERD-9 will be conducted at the newly built Sabah Al-Salem University City Kuwait University Conference Center, one of the largest educational campuses in the world.

    The Conference Centre building is located in the North side of the Main Campus with a total plot area of 11,334 square meters.  The Conference Centre is a collection of multiple auditorium and lecture spaces that are designed to serve the needs of the large conferences. It has a 1,200-seat auditorium, two 600-seat auditoriums, a flexible and divisible multipurpose hall and smaller breakout conference rooms for smaller groups. The building feature is a sculptural curved stairs connecting the three oval volumes.

     

  • Conference Committees

    Scientific Committee

    Walid Chakroun, Chair

    Nesreene Ghaddar

    Bjarne Olesen

    M. H. Hosni

    Dr. Ammar Bahman

    Anuj Gupta

    Organizing Committee

    Osama Alyousif, Chair

    Walid Chakroun

    Bader Alshuraiaan

    Shikha Ebrahim

    Nawaf Aljuwayhel

    Ammar Bahman 

    Omar Alali

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