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Join with hundreds of district energy professionals for three days of educational content with pre-conference workshops, a vibrant technical program and multiple tours of operating district energy systems. 

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Join with hundreds of district energy colleagues in Orlando for IDEA2024.

The IDEA Annual Conference is where international leaders in district energy converge to discuss the future of the industry. This year's theme, "District Energy for Sustainable Cities," will take place at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, June 17-20.

Cities, communities, campuses and clusters are implementing district energy infrastructure to mitigate and prepare for the impacts of climate change, cut emissions and provide a more robust, resilient and connected local economy. In 2024, industry focus on de-carbonizing and fortifying energy systems will involve partnering, planning and robust investment.

When you join us for IDEA2024 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld June 17-20, be ready to learn from industry experts, discover the latest technologies, and commiserate with colleagues from all over the world. We have a diverse program planned, one that is certain to deliver the robust learning experience and unparalleled opportunities to connect and collaborate that an IDEA Annual Conference is known for.

If you've never been to an IDEA Annual Conference, IDEA2024 is an excellent opportunity to join with hundreds of district energy colleagues from around the globe to see what you're missing.


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We hope you will consider bringing your family for a bit of R&R before or after the conference (or both) as you spend some time with your IDEA family. We hope to see you in Orlando.

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Keynote Address Announced

IDEA is pleased to announce that Brian Deese, Former Director of the White House National Economic Council, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for IDEA2024, “District Energy for Sustainable Cities” taking place in Orlando, FL, June 17-20.

Mr. Deese will deliver his remarks as part of our Keynote Luncheon, Tuesday, June 18.

A principal architect of the President’s economic agenda, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, Mr. Deese will offer his unique insights into the growing opportunities for district energy as a key driver of the clean energy transition.

Please join us at IDEA2024 for this invaluable conversation.

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Preliminary Conference Program Announced

We have an incredible lineup of speakers assembled, ready to deliver invaluable content you can't find anywhere else.

This year's conference will feature presentations in the following topics/tracks:

  • Controls, Monitoring, Metering, Optimization & Energy Management
  • Decarbonizing with District Energy
  • District Systems Scale Driving the Energy Transition
  • Distribution Systems & Customer Buildings
  • District Cooling & Thermal Energy Storage
  • District Energy & CHP Case Studies in Cities, Communities and Campuses
  • Electrode Boilers
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Geothermal and Geo-Exchange
  • Large Heat Pumps & Energy Recovery Technologies 
    including Waste Heat/ Recycled/Recovered Heat
  • Microgrids & Distributed Generation
  • Policy Opportunities
    Public Private Partnerships to Accelerate Energy Infrastructure
  • Smarter Cities & Resilient Energy Infrastructure
  • System Expansion, Modernization & Renewal
  • Water Conservation & Optimization Strategies
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Sponsors


IDEA is pleased to welcome more than 20 sponsors for this year's event (so far), including our Diamond Sponsors Cordia, Corix, and Empower.

If you're interested in sponsoring IDEA2024, there are sponsorship levels for every budget. Contact Tanya Kozel to secure your spot today.


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