[Opening Address]

Duck-soo Han

Prime Minister of South Korea

We showcase global climate industry innovations centered on carbon-free energy technologies through the 2024 WCE. South Korea seeks to boost its status as a leading nation with excellent technology in the nuclear power and hydrogen sectors, anticipating new opportunities and challenges.

[Welcoming Address]

Tae-won Chey

Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairperson

We aim to accelerate the pace of innovation in the climate industry and carbon-free energy technologies, creating a platform that generates synergies through international cooperation.

[Welcoming Address]

Heong-joon Park

Mayor of Busan

We hope that the 2024 WCE, held in Busan, a leading climate industry advancing towards carbon neutrality, will serve as a venue for mutual growth by sharing the latest technologies and policies for addressing the climate crisis from around the world.

[Keynote Speaker]

Fatih Birol

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

Under Dr. Birol's 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. Recognized by Time and Forbes as one of the most influential figures in the energy sector.

[Keynote Speaker]

James Bacchus

Distinguished Professor of International Studies, 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 U.S. Representative from Florida (1991-1995).