Dear AFORE 2024 participants,

  As the President of the Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy (KSNRE), I am honored to extend a warm welcome to all of you at the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Renewable Energy (AFORE 2024). It is my great pleasure to host this prestigious conference at RAMADA PLAZA JEJU, Republic of Korea, from the 5th to 9th day in November 2024. As this year marks the 20th anniversary of KSNRE, this AFORE 2024 is even more meaningful.

  Our goal for AFORE 2024 is to create an exceptional conference that focuses on the crucial theme of “Integration of renewable energy for carbon neutrality”. Carbon neutrality has emerged as the new international order, and the role of sustainable green technologies and industries has never been more critical.

  It is now called the period of Energy Transition or the Green Revolution. According to a recent Bloomberg NEF analysis in May 2024, the investment in clean energy or energy transition international market from 2004 to 2023 for the last 20 years has increased 50 times. The energy markets such as solar, wind power, power grids, electrification, hydrogen, CCUS and energy storage which are main focusing areas of KSNRE, have been increased drastically

  As we navigate this epochal transition to carbon neutrality, the significance of renewable energy cannot be overstated. It is the experts from academia, industry, and government who will lead the charge in driving the energy transition forward.

  Located on the beautiful island of Jeju in Korea, AFORE 2024 is thoughtfully designed to address the pathways to carbon neutrality. We understand that tackling this complex challenge requires international collaboration and cooperation. To facilitate meaningful discussions and forge impactful connections, we have arranged for engagement with esteemed experts and scholars form international organizations and schools.

  AFORE 2024 stands as a representation of the Asia-Pacific community’s commitment to renewable energy. It is with great enthusiasm that I invite and encourage your active participation in this conference. Together, we can collectively shape the future of renewable energy and drive our world closer to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future.

  Thank you, and I am looking forward to sharing a memorable and productive conference with all of you.

Dear AFORE 2024 participants,

On behalf of the Organization Committee, I would like to welcome you to the 14th Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Forum (AFORE 2024) from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9, 2024, in the Jeju Island, Korea. It is a meaningful to host AFORE in Jeju island as UNESCO designated Jeju a Biosphere reserve in 2002, a World Natural Heritage site in 2007 and it received Global Geopark Network certificates in 2010. It is the only area in the world that has achieved these three accolades at the same time. Jeju benefits from a wide range of ecological and geological features.

AFORE 2024 is the multi-disciplinary international forum being hosted by KSNRE (Korean Society of New and Renewable Energy) that will cover various topics on new and renewable energies including solar photovoltaic, onshore and offshore wind energies, bioenergy, hydrogen, fuel cell, solar thermal, waste energy, geothermal energy, ocean energy, energy storage, low carbon technologies, carbon capture utilization and storage as well as policies, regulations and commercialization.

The forum will provide you with not only the innovative research activities but also new business opportunities through convergence between various technical fields. The special and subject session program will also help you in gaining insight of the trend of recent researches and projects and also in understanding the application of combined technologies across industries with multiple energy resources.

AFORE has been providing a convenient platform for a cooperative network among experts working in renewable energy to solve global issues related to energy transition and environmental energy, both in the Asia-Pacific region and globally since its foundation in 2011.

During the forum period, you will have the opportunity to explore next-generation energy transition technologies to meet net-zero emissions targets and will build a networking with renowned experts, scholars, industry leaders in the renewable energy areas.

I would like to give thanks to all participants in AFORE 2024 and the special thanks to Prof. Seacheon Oh, the program chair and Dr. Jihye Gwak for their contributions and dedications to prepare for this international forum.

I hope that you will join AFORE 2024 and have the great opportunity to enhance your knowledge and experience in the beautiful Jeju island.

Dear AFORE 2024 participants,

On behalf of the Program Committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Renewable Energy (AFORE 2024), which will be held on the picturesque island of Jeju, Korea.

AFORE 2024 is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among industry experts, policymakers, and researchers on a wide range of renewable energy topics. This forum highlights activities that provide opportunities to share insights and promote international cooperation in the renewable energy sector.

Since its launch in 2011, AFORE has grown to be recognized as one of the largest and most well-known renewable energy conferences in Asia. We are confident that your expertise in the renewable energy sector will make this conference even more meaningful. Your active interest and participation will be invaluable in identifying actionable steps and best practices for achieving carbon neutrality.

In this regard, AFORE 2024 provides a valuable platform for networking and collaboration in the field of renewable energy, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and research presentations.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed to organizing this forum, and I am looking forward to your participation in AFORE 2024 to make this event even more valuable and successful.