12^th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL’24)

Kitakyushu-city (Japan), Monday 7^th October to Wednesday 9^thOctober, 2024(arrived on 6th and leave on 10th)

Conference Overview:

The   international   community   of  stakeholders   dealing   with   residential   energy   consumption equipment, metering and lighting (manufacturers, consumers, governments, utilities, international organisations, academia and research) has already gathered eleven times at the International Conference  on Energy  Efficiency  in Domestic  Appliances  and Lighting  (EEDAL)  (Florence  1997, Naples  2000,  Turin 2003, London  2006, Berlin  2009, Copenhagen  2011, Coimbra  2013, Lucerne 2015, Irvine 2017, Jinan 2019, Toulouse 2022).

The previous EEDAL conferences have been very successful in attracting an international audience. EEDAL has established itself as an influential and recognised international event to discuss the progresses   achieved  and  latest  developments   in  energy  efficiency  technologies,   behavioural aspects and policies. EEDAL is the venue to establish new collaborations  and synergies and build international partnerships among stakeholders.

Following the success of the previous EEDAL conferences, EEDAL’24 will be organised the by JYURI (Jyukankyo Research Institute Inc.) in collaboration with the University of Kitakushu, with the administrative support of KCVA (Kitakyushu Convention & Visitors Association) and the financial Support of Kitakyushu‐city, as well as with the technical and scientific support of the European Commission Joint Research Centre.

JYURI (Jyukankyo Research Institute Inc.) in collaboration with the University of Kitakyushu are pleased to announce:

The 12th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting EEDAL’Monday 7^th October to Wednesday 9^thOctober,2024, Kitakyushu‐city (Japan)

EEDAL’24  will provide  a unique  forum to discuss  and debate the latest developments  in energy and environmental impact of households, including appliances, lighting, heating and cooling equipment, electronics, smart meters, policies and programmes. EEDAL will also address non‐ technical issues such as consumer behaviour, energy access in developing countries and demand response.

The three‐day conference will include plenary sessions where key representatives of governments and   international   organisations,   manufacturers,   utilities,   private   sector,   ESCOs   and   service providers,  financiers,  NGOs,  and  academia  will  present  the  latest  advancements  in  residential energy efficiency. Parallel sessions on specific topics will allow in‐depth discussions among participants. The conference will provide opportunities to strengthen existing and promote new initiatives and partnerships.

– Conference Details:

• Conference Name: 12th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL’24)
• Date: Monday 7^th October to Wednesday 9^thOctober, 2024
• Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center (*Hybrid format planned)
• Local Organizer: Jyukankyo Research Institute Inc. , The University of Kitakyushu (tentative)
• Co-Host: Kitakyushu City (tentative)
• Supporting Organization: Kitakyushu Convention & Visitors Association
• Scientific Support: European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)
• Endorsed by: Government Ministries and Agencies (tentative), Asian Low Carbon Design Institute (tentative)
• Sponsor: To be determined (anticipated participation of electrical appliance manufacturers, etc.)