Overall Program
| Program | Topic | Date | Time | Venue | Organizer(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Reception | Invitation Only | September 3 (Tue.) | 18:30-20:30 | Paradise Hotel Busan | - | |
| Opening Ceremony | Opening Remarks, Welcome Speech, Keynote Speeches, etc. | September 4 (Wed.) | 10:30-11:30 | Grand Ballroom (3F), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | - | |
| Conference | CFE Summit | Korea-IEA Forum | September 4 (Wed.) | 13:30-15:30 | Grand Ballroom (3F), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | IEA, Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy |
| CFE Initiative Conference | September 4 (Wed.) | 16:00-18:30 | Grand Ballroom (3F), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Carbon Free Alliance | ||
| CFE Leaders Roundtable | September 4 (Wed.) | 11:40-13:10 | Room 205 (Summit Hall), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry | ||
| Industry Technology Summit | Forum on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth | September 4 (Wed.) | 14:00-16:00 | Room 101-103, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth | |
| Future Mobility Session | September 5 (Thu.) | 14:00-16:00 | Room 201-204, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport | ||
| Climate Technology Symposium | September 5 (Thu.) | 14:00-16:00 | Room 205 (Summit Hall), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Ministry of Science and ICT | ||
| Energy AI Forum | September 5 (Thu.) | 15:30-17:30 | Room 101-103, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy | ||
| Climate Summit | GGHK Global Green Vision Forum | September 4 (Wed.) | 14:00-15:30 | Room 201-204, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Ministry of Environment | |
| Weather and Climate Change | September 4 (Wed.) | 14:00-16:00 | Room 106-108, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Korea Meteorological Administration | ||
| Global Maritime City for Climate Crisis Response | September 4 (Wed.) | 15:00-16:30 | Room 205 (Summit Hall), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Busan Metropolitan City | ||
| Forest and Carbon Session | September 5 (Thu.) | 13:00-15:00 | Room 101-103, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Korea Forest Service | ||
| Welcome Dinner | Invitation Only | September 4 (Wed.) | 19:00–20:30 | Signiel Busan Ballroom | - | |
| Exhibition | Carbon-Free Energy Hall (Clean Energy Zone, Net Zero Zone) Future Energy Hall Future Mobility Hall Weather and Climate industry Hall Environment & Energy Hall |
September 4 (Wed.) - September 6 (Fri.) | 10:00-17:00 | BEXCO Busan, Exhibition Hall 1 and Hall 2 | Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy, etc. | |
| Side Events | APEC Workshop on Promoting Decarbonization of Power Sector by Using Carbon-Free Energy (CFE) | September 5 (Thu.) | 09:30-16:20 | Room 101-103, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Korea Energy Economics Institute | |
| September 6 (Fri.) | 10:00-12:00 | |||||
| Public Institution Job Fair | September 5 (Thu.) | 10:00-16:50 | Grand Ballroom (3F), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan | Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy | ||
| Busan Port Tour (Invitation Only) | September 5 (Thu.) | 14:00-15:10 | Busan Port Authority PR Hall and Onboard Tour | Busan Port Authority | ||
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony Overview
Date & Time
September 4(Wed.), 2024 10:30–11:30
Place
Grand Ballroom (3F), Convention Hall, BEXCO
Program
Keynote Speech, Congratulatory Performance, Opening Address, Welcoming Address, Congratulatory Address, etc.
Keynote Speakers
Maintaining energy security in the transition to clean energy
Fatih Birol
Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)
Fatih Birol has been serving as the Executive Director of the IEA since 2015. Under his leadership, the IEA has been at the forefront of global efforts to achieve international climate goals, ensuring that the social and economic impacts of energy security and the transition to clean energy are central to policy decisions. Having worked at the IEA for over 20 years, he was listed among the most influential figures in the energy sector by Time magazine in 2021, most influential person in the energy sector by Forbes USA, and “Energy Person of the Year” by the Financial Times in 2017.
Trade Rules for the Green Energy Transition
James Bacchus
Distinguished University Professor of Global Affairs, University of Central Florida
Former Adviser to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Former Founding Member and Chair of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida (1991-1995)
Former Founding Member and Chair of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida (1991-1995)
Conference
CFE Summit
Korea-IEA Forum
| Date | September 4 (Wed.) 13:30-15:30 |
| Venue | Grand Ballroom (3F), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Pathway to Net Zero with Carbon-Free Energy - Exploring challenges and opportunities |
| Main Content | |
| Key Attendees | IEA, Ministerial level from IEA member countries, ASEAN, GCF, World Bank, Carbon Free Alliance and etc. |
CFE Initiative Conference
| Date | September 4 (Wed.) 16:00-18:30 |
| Venue | Grand Ballroom (3F), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Rethinking Climate Solutions: What really works? |
| Main Content | Promotion of the transition to the carbon-free energy (CFE) era through the expansion of CFE utilization, the international dissemination of the CFE Initiative (CFEI), and the review of the necessary agenda |
| Key Attendees | 300 experts in CFE, including international organizations, research institutions, government, and clean energy managers from domestic and foreign companies. |
CFE Leaders Roundtable
| Date | September 4 (Wed.) 11:40-13:10 |
| Venue | Room 205 (Summit Hall), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Creating a Sustainable Future through Net Zero |
| Main Content | A Sustainable Future Built on Carbon Neutrality |
| Key Attendees | Executive Director of IEA, President of CF Alliance, Prime minister, Mayor of Busan (about 180 attendees) |
Industry Technology Summit
Future Mobility Session
| Date | September 5 (Thu.) 14:00-16:00 |
| Venue | Room 201-204, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Promoting Eco-Friendly Vehicles for Net Zero: Strategies and Challenges |
| Main Content | Policy from leading countries(such as Sweden) and business strategies for expanding adoption of eco-friendly vehicles(including EV), overcoming challenges such as infrastructure for charging. |
| Key Attendees | Director general of Sweden VTI, Executive Vice President of Hyundai Motor, Professors and journalists, etc. |
Forum on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth
| Date | September 4 (Wed.) 14:00-16:00 |
| Venue | Room 101-103, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Strategies for Activating the Circular Economy |
| Main Content | Exploring Strategies to Develop a Glocal Green Industry Ecosystem that Targets the Global Green Market and Contributes to the Local Economy |
| Key Attendees | Members of the Carbon Neutrality Commission, Busan City officials, Experts, Business representatives, and Related associations, etc. (about 150 attendees) |
Climate Technology Symposium
| Date | September 5 (Thu.) 14:00-16:00 |
| Venue | Room 205 (Summit Hall), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Strengthening Competitiveness and Innovation in Core Technologies (hydrogen and CCU) to Respond to Global Climate Change and Lead Carbon-Free Energy |
| Main Content | With overseas researchers in the main field of next-generation technologies SOEC, AEM and CCU to discuss for the status of technology development and challenges |
| Key Attendees | Global consulting institutions (BloombergNEF), U.S. national research institutes, Japan's Waseda University, DTU, prominent researchers and industry-academia collaboration representatives (about 200 attendees) |
Energy AI Forum
| Date | September 5 (Thu.) 15:30-17:30 |
| Venue | Room 101-103, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | The Future of Energy with Artificial Intelligence |
| Main Content | 'Artificial Intelligence and Key Challenges in the Energy Industry |
| Key Attendees | About 150 people from domestic and international industries and research institutions, including Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) and Korea Power Exchange (KPX) |
Climate Summit
GGHK Global Green Vision Forum
| Date | September 4 (Wed.) 14:00-15:30 |
| Venue | Room 201-204, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Turning the Climate Crisis into an Opportunity : Innovation in Green Technology |
| Main Content | - Exchange on the Current Status of Green Technology Development - Discussion on the latest trends in green technology development(including the three major green new industry sectors) 1) Renewable energy including green hydrogen, 2) Circular economy including pyrolysis, 3) Water sector including desalination - Outlook on technology demand based on domestic and international circumstances and the derivation of a global green technology vision |
| Key Attendees | Over 150 people, including ministers and vice ministers from partner countries, contracting agencies, buyers, and domestic companies |
Weather and Climate Change
| Date | September 4 (Wed.) 14:00-16:00 |
| Venue | Room 106-108, Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Seeking the role of the meteorological industry in understanding global trend of climate-related disclosures |
| Main Content | Trends in Climate Reporting Domestically and Internationally, and Their Impact on the Industry |
| Key Attendees | Experts of the weather and Climate Industry including chairperson and member of the Environment & Labor Committee of the National Assembly, President of KAI, Professor of Seoul National Univ., Head of Environment and Energy Research Institute at Kim & Chang(about 100 attendees) |
Global Maritime City for Climate Crisis Response
| Date | September 4 (Wed.) 15:00-16:30 |
| Venue | Room 205 (Summit Hall), Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Global Maritime City for Climate Crisis Response |
| Main Content | |
| Key Attendees | Over 140 people, including experts from relevant institutions, members of civic groups, students, and the general public |
Forest and Carbon Session
| Date | September 5 (Thu.) 13:00-15:00 |
| Venue | Room 101-103 Convention Hall, BEXCO Busan |
| Theme | Challenges and Opportunities of Forest Carbon for Industry’s Carbon Neutrality |
| Main Content | 1. Cases of participation in forest carbon offsetting projects & Measures to revitalize carbon-credit transactions 2. Current Status of REDD+ in Forest Sector & Measures to secure ITMO |
| Key Attendees | Partner countries, Experts, Private enterprises, Public institutions, Students related to Forest |
Exhibition
Exhibition Hall 1
1F 1·2·3 Hall
| Exhibition Hall | Exhibition Contents |
|---|---|
| Future Energy Hall (Korea Energy Show) |
Introduction to products and technologies that improve efficiency through cutting-edge technologies such as high-efficiency equipment, energy management, and solutions. Learn More |
| Carbon-free Energy Hall / Clean Energy Zone (Korea Energy Show) |
Introduction to CFE energy-related companies and technologies such as solar power, wind power, nuclear power, and CCUS Learn More |
| Carbon-free Energy Hall / Net Zero Zone (Net Zero Expo) |
Introduction to companies with innovative products and appropriate technologies related to carbon neutrality. Learn More |
| Future Mobility Hall (World Future Mobility Show) |
Introduction to future mobility technologies such as electric vehicles, EV charging solutions, and autonomous driving Learn More |
| Weather & Climate Industry Hall (Korea Climate and Meteorological Industry Exhibition) | Introduction to weather technologies and products, including weather observation and measurement, weather information solutions, weather policies, and R&D Learn More |
| GGHK (Global Green Hub Korea) |
Export Consultation and Briefing Session Learn More |
Exhibition Hall 2
1F 4 Hall
| Exhibition Hall | Exhibition Contents |
|---|---|
| Environment & Energy Hall (Environment & Energy Tech) |
Introduction to public policy, water quality management, resource recycling, atmospheric environment, measurement and analysis, eco-friendly technology, power generation/generation, gas industry, etc. Learn More |
| GGHK (Global Green Hub Korea) |
Export Consultation and Briefing Session |
Side Events
① Side Events : Hold a total of 54 side events including seminars and meetings for domestic and international participants.
| Event Name | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate•Energy Public Institution Job Fair | 09.05(Thu) | 10:00-16:50 | Convention Hall(301) |
| Carbon-Free Energy APEC Workshop | 09.05(Thu)~06(Fri) | (9/5) 09:30-18:00 (9/6) 09:30-12:00 |
Convention Hall(106-108) |
| 2024 Best Practices Competition for meteorological Climate Data Convergence Analysis | 09.04(Wed) | 16:00-18:00 | Convention Hall(106-108) |
| Global Green Hub Korea(GGHK) | 09.04(Wed)~06(Fri) | Exhibition Center 1,2 | |
| Environmental Cooperation Meeting | 09.04(Wed) | 15:40-17:30 | - |
| Clean hydrogen international forum | 09.04(Wed)~05(Thu) | (9/4) 13:30-16:30 (9/5) 09:00-16:00 |
Exhibition Center 1 (314-317) |
| 2024 Global Net-Zero Tech Conference | 09.05(Thu) | 13:20-15:40 | Exhibition Center 1 (211-213) |
| 2024 Net-Zero Seminar | 09.04(Wed)~06(Fri) | 10:30-16:00 | Carbon-free Energy Center Seminar Hall |
| 2024 Global Top Environmental Technology Awards Ceremony | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00-17:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (216-217) |
| Digital-based Demand Management Industry Revitalization Forum | 09.05(Thu) | 10:00-12:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (217) |
| Advanced technology forum to spread high-efficiency industry utilizing idle energy | 09.05(Thu) | 13:00-15:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (217) |
| The 5th Busan Initiative Forum | 09.05(Thu) | 09:30-12:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (313) |
| Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Energy Forum | 09.05(Thu) | 14:00-17:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (313) |
| Earthquake Science & Policy Talk Concert | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00-16:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (311) |
| 2024 Meteorological and Climate Industry Promotion and Marine Energy Seminar | 09.05(Thu) | 10:30-12:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (311) |
| Korea-Taiwan Meteorological Industry Exchange Consultation | 09.05(Thu) | 10:00-11:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (206-1) |
| 2025 Meteorological Observation Equipment Purchase Plan Briefing Session | 09.05(Thu) | 14:00-16:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (312) |
| Seminar on utilization and dissemination of meteorological R&D results | 09.05(Thu) | 15:00-17:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (311) |
| Sharing outcome and status for development of international standard | 09.05(Thu) | 16:00-17:05 | Exhibition Center 1 (216) |
| Transforming Weather and Climate Futures: Innovative solutions and Global market entry | 09.06(Fri) | 10:00~11:45 | Exhibition Center 1 (311) |
| 2024 LG Electronics HVAC Core Technology Seminar | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00-16:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (211-212) |
| Energy Transition and Decarbonization Solution | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00-14:30 | Exhibition Center 1 (213) |
| AI O&M Remote Control RDS | 09.04(Wed) | 15:30-17:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (213) |
| 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions using condensing systems | 09.06(Fri) | 14:00-15:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (311) |
| Seminar on Establishing Measures to Activate Heat Pump Distribution | 09.05(Thu) | 13:30-17:20 | Exhibition Center 1 (214-215) |
| Industrial Complex ACE-Board Meeting | 09.05(Thu) | 13:00-15:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (216) |
| 2024 energy efficiency target system Seminar | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00-16:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (214-215) |
| Korea Energy Agency Small and Medium Business Technology Market Briefing Session | 09.06(Fri) | 13:30-15:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (312) |
| Climate and Energy Transition in Portugal | 09.04(Wed) | 13:00-16:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (312) |
| 2024 Ecological Industry Development (EID) Overseas Business International Seminar | 09.04(Wed) | 13:00-17:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (313) |
| ASEAN+3 Mitigation Cooperation Program | 09.06(Fri) | 08:30-16:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (217) |
| Renewable Energy Call Center Job Competency Enhancement Training | 09.06(Fri) | 10:00-12:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (312) |
| Carbon Neutral Seminar to Strengthen ESG Competitiveness in the Industry | 09.06(Fri) | 10:00-12:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (214) |
| Seminar on establishing a plan for developing the smart LED lighting industry | 09.06(Fri) | 10:00-12:00 | Exhibition Center 1 (314-315) |
| Public purchasing consultation | 09.04(Wed)~06(Fri) | - | Exhibition Center 1 |
| KEC Application Electrical Accident Prevention Technology Seminar | 09.04(Wed)~05(Thu) | 10:00~17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (322) |
| Fostering Innovation through the Circular Economy Regulatory Sandbox | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00~15:00 | Exhibition Center 2 123) |
| Busan Environmental Industry-Academia Cooperation Symposium | 09.04(Wed) | 13:00~16:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (124) |
| Board Meeting of the Central Association of the Korea LP Gas Sales Association | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00~18:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (126) |
| Meeting of Korea Midland Power | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00~18:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (320-321) |
| Busan Metropolitan City Chemical Accident Prevention Seminar | 09.04(Wed) | 14:00~16:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (323-324) |
| Seminar for CEO of Measurement and Analysis business(The 3st) | 09.04(Wed) | 10:00~17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (325-326) |
| Global Green Industry Co-expansion Strategy Seminar | 09.05(Thu) | 10:00~12:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (121-122) |
| GGHK Project Seminar | 09.05(Thu) | 14:00~17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (121-122) |
| Consultation Meeting of Korea Midland Power | 09.05(Thu) | 10:00~12:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (123) |
| Searching for ways to revitalize green consumer life' Live Talk | 09.05(Thu) | 10:00~12:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (124) |
| Food Waste Reduction Solution for a Sustainable Future | 09.05(Thu) | 14:00~17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (125-126) |
| Council of Six Korean Power Plant Companies for Practical Affairs | 09.05(Thu) | 14:00~18:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (320) |
| Seminar on Expansion of Gas Cooling Supply | 09.05(Thu) | 13:30~16:30 | Exhibition Center 2 (325-326) |
| Welcome Ceremony for the Polish Delegation | 09.05(Thu) | 14:00~17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (324) |
| The 7th Carbon Neutrality Energy Transition Forum | 09.06(Fri) | 14:00~16:00 | Exhibition Center 2 (121-122) |
| ENTECH Asia 1:1 Business Meeting | 09.04(Wed)~06(Fri) | 10:00~17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 |
| Public Domestic Demand Consultation Meeting | 09.04(Wed)~06(Fri) | 10:00-17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 |
| Power generation company purchasing consultation meeting | 09.05(Thu)~06(Fri) | 10:00-17:00 | Exhibition Center 2 |