Electricity consumption is expected to increase sharply in the coming years and decades, notably due to electrification. Japan and Switzerland rely heavily on energy imports (fossil fuels, gas, and coal) and must align strategies to decarbonize energy systems to achieve the net-zero target for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) set for 2050. A secure and sustainable energy supply for Switzerland and Japan is of strategic importance.
The Swiss-Japan Energy Days 2024 will stand on the frontiers of breakthrough energy innovations and developments, focusing on academic trends, startup pitching, private sector needs, and policy advances. Energy has a systemic relevance and requires collaboration among academia, authorities, industry, science policy experts, and the next generation of young entrepreneurs. At the end of the conference, the organizers aim to define topics for next year’s conference during Expo 2025.
The event will convene 30 speakers and game-changing startups in all breakthrough energy fields to exchange best practices, breakthrough research trends, and policy approaches for sustainable future energy supplies.
Program overview:
Day 1: “Market Developments and Renewables”
September 10, 2024, 8:30-12:30 (Swiss time) / 15:30-19:30 (Japan time)
Venues: ETH Zurich, HG E7 & Swissnex in Japan
Day 2: “Storage and Renewables”
September 11, 2024, 8:30-12:30 (Swiss time) / 15:30-19:30 (Japan time)
Venues: ETH Zurich, HG E5 & Swissnex in Japan
For more details about the speakers and registration visit the event website.