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TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION
came up with a cutting-edge event engineering, economy, architecture, participants from more than 50
that tapped into the creative thinking business administration, chemistry, countries each year.
and problem solving skills of bright mathematics, law, political science
young minds. and more. The event brought In 2012, a central place for young
qualified professionals in contact energy researchers was created
The "International Clean Energy with forerunner companies and was within the WSED. The Young
Challenge", held from 22-26 July 2019 overall a great success for all people Energy Researchers Conference
in Upper Austria, brought together 64 involved. is dedicated to presenting the
highly-qualified young professionals work and achievements of young
(under 33 years old) from more HIGHLIGHT OUTSTANDING WORK researchers in the fields of energy
than 30 countries and 11 partner FROM UPPER AUSTRIA AND efficiency and biomass. It offers
companies for a novel event of BEYOND – THE YOUNG ENERGY them the opportunity to interact
collaborative innovation. In diversified RESEARCHERS CONFERENCE AND with researchers and industry
and interdisciplinary teams, they AWARDS experts from all over the world.
tackled real-life challenges presented Every spring in Wels/Austria, the ESV Throughout the years, over 400 young
by the partner companies. holds one of Europe’s largest annual researchers have participated in the
conferences on sustainable energy – event. For many, this was a first-time
Each of the teams was assigned to a the World Sustainable Energy opportunity to hold an international
specific challenge, typically consisting Days (WSED). Through a series of presentation. As organiser, the ESV
of a service, concept or market that specialised conferences covering covers most of their costs. Moreover,
the company is keen on developing technologies, markets, policies and the most outstanding contributions
or expanding. more, the WSED attract over 660 are honoured with the "Best Young
Energy Researcher" Award and
1,000 Euro each in prize money. For
the upcoming 2020 edition, over
120 papers were received from 44
countries.
Over the past year, youth speaking
out through Fridays for Future has
offered a much welcomed renewed
momentum to climate protection.
Their message is clear: we all need to
make the necessary changes happen.
Each individual has an essential role
to play. Business leaders, public
administrations and policy-makers
need to fulfil their obligations to
the next generations. You are
warmly invited to join the World
Sustainable Energy Days in Wels/
Austria from 4 – 6 March 2020 to
take an active part in the clean
energy transition
(www.wsed.at). l
This original new concept attracted Contact information
strong interest. 200 high-potential
candidates from 43 countries applied. Christiane Egger,
The selected participants consisted OÖ Energiesparverband
mostly of young professionals Landstrasse 45,
working in businesses, industry, A-4020 Linz
energy agencies, associations, public +43 732 7720 14380
bodies and research institutions office@esv.or.at
and some students in advanced
education. They came from a diversity
of educational backgrounds including
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