IDEA Events and Past Conference Proceedings

We're Getting the Band Back Together!

Registration for IDEA2021 website is now open! That's right - we're getting 'The Band Back Together" in the "Live Music Capital of the World" for 3 days of connecting, conversation, and education. It has been nearly two years since our last in-person Annual Conference and we can't wait to see you.

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Visit IDEA2021 Website

IDEA is proud to bring our first in-person CampusEnergy2022 in two years to our home state, near the water in one of the newest and most vibrant parts of Boston, the Seaport District. Come for the "chowdah", stay for an amazing conference with industry colleagues from around the world.

Call for Presentations is now open, be part of our 'wicked smaaht' lineup of speakers by submitting your abstract today.

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Save The Date for Upcoming Live Events

IDEA2022
IDEA's 113th Annual Conference & Trade Show
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, ON, CAN
June 6-9, 2022

CampusEnergy2023
36th Annual Campus Energy Conference, Workshops & Trade Show
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas
February 27-March 2, 2023

Virtual Training Symposium

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Hosting Conferences Since 1909

Founded in 1909 as the National District Heating Association, IDEA continues to inform, connect, and advance the district energy industry around the globe. Starting in 1909, IDEA hosts an Annual Conference and Trade Show each year and added its Campus Energy Conference in 1988 and an International District Cooling Conference in 2007.