9th International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD-9)

ICERD-9 is the ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development, hosted by Kuwait University's College of Engineering and Petroleum and co-organised with ASHRAE. Its goal is to make better use of energy resources in the biggest consuming sectors of the arid Arabian Peninsula, where air conditioning drives peak demand. The series is held under high patronage in Kuwait and ties into Kuwait Vision 2035.

Programme

The conference combines four parts: oral presentations of accepted papers, lectures by invited keynote speakers, a panel with experts and decision-makers, and a showcase of products and innovations from energy companies in Kuwait and the Gulf. The published agenda runs from an opening ceremony on 17 November to a panel discussion and closing ceremony on 19 November.

Topics

Paper sessions cover the core energy engineering disciplines.

• Energy conversion, management and conservation
• Fuels, alternatives and energy storage
• Air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Renewable energy technologies, solar and wind in hot climates
• Combined and co-generation systems
• Energy policy, planning and sustainable development
• Hydrogen and the energy transition
• Building energy performance, passive cooling and decarbonization
• Smart controls, AI and IoT for energy management

Who attends

Researchers, engineers and specialists from universities, government bodies and the private energy sector in Kuwait and abroad. Sponsors listed by ASHRAE are Kuwait University and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (Platinum) and the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (Gold).

Venue

The event takes place at the Kuwait University Conference Center on the Sabah Al-Salem University City campus, a building with a 1,200-seat auditorium, two 600-seat auditoriums, a multipurpose hall and breakout rooms.

Tickets & passes

• Early registration — KWD 140: Until 16 October 2026 (US$450). Includes reception, lunches, dinners, coffee breaks, banquet, tours and proceedings
• Late registration — KWD 180: From 17 October 2026 (US$600)
• Student — KWD 30: US$100