Welcome to the International Conference on Energy Transition for Climate Solutions: Targeting Sustainability and Security organized by the EU Horizon Europe-funded Strengthening Research in Armenia for Energy Transition toward Climate Solutions (STREACS) project, hosted by the American University of Armenia Acopian Center for the Environment.
The international scientific conference will take place on March 20 – 23, 2027 in a hybrid format, with researchers joining on-site in Yerevan and online. The conference will host talks and poster presentations, and will provide a platform to present cutting-edge work, exchange ideas, and build partnerships locally and internationally. The conference is open to international researchers working on the topics of energy security and energy transition. We invite researchers of all levels to present their innovative research, particularly early-stage researchers.
The STREACS International Conference on Energy Security for Climate Solutions will bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in energy systems transformation. The goal of the conference is to disseminate information and create conversations around up-to-date research trends in energy and climate security, as well as introduce innovative tools and approaches for the professional development of researchers and research managers. This will be accomplished through:
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Talks
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Panel discussions
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Roundtable discussions
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Poster presentations
Important Dates
Submission Deadline
October 30, 2026
Submission Results
December 4, 2026
Conference Dates
March 20 - 23, 2027
Special Issue Publication
Summer 2027
Topics
Submissions are invited on topics related to energy transition, climate security, and energy system resilience, including but not limited to:
Energy Security and Resilience
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Energy security assessment frameworks
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Geopolitical dimensions of energy systems
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Energy diversification strategies
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Energy infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity
Energy Transition Pathways
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Renewable energy deployment and integration
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Decarbonization strategies and climate mitigation
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Electrification of transport and industry
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Energy storage and grid flexibility
Energy Systems Modeling and Data
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Energy scenario modeling and forecasting
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AI and data-driven energy systems analysis
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Integrated energy system planning
Policy, Markets, and Governance
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Electricity market liberalization and regulation
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Energy policy design and evaluation
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Carbon pricing and emissions policy
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Governance of energy transitions
Technology and Innovation
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Smart grids and digital energy systems
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Renewable energy technologies
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Cybersecure energy infrastructure
Societal and Environmental Dimensions
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Energy justice and equity
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Social acceptance of energy technologies
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Environmental impacts of renewable deployment
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Community energy systems
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026
Notification of Submission Results: December 4, 2026
Conference Dates: March 20 – 23, 2027
Expected Special Issues Call: Summer 2027
Eligibility & Submission
Only papers that have not been previously presented at another conference or published in other conference proceedings or journals are eligible for submission.
The organizers expect to attract submissions in categories (with duration of presentation):
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Poster Session with individual presentations
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Full paper and talk: 8-10 pages per paper / 15 minutes per talk (+5 min for questions)
Abstract text should give readers concise information about the content of the article and indicate the main results obtained and conclusions drawn. The abstract is not part of the text and should be complete in itself; no table numbers, figure numbers, references or displayed mathematical expressions should be included. Abstracts should not exceed 250 words.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions are due October 30, 2026. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to develop their abstract into a poster or a talk along with a full-length conference paper. Conference papers will be subjected to external single-blind peer review and will be invited for publication and presentation in a special issue of an international peer-reviewed journal on energy transition and energy security topics.
Registration Fees
Conference participation will be free of charge for researchers from Widening countries, including Armenia.
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Delegate Type |
Early Bird Registration (until 15/1/27) |
Regular Registration (after 15/1/27) |
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Student |
֏32,000 (≈€75) |
֏64,000 (≈€150) |
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Professional |
֏107,000 (≈€250) |
֏150,000 (≈€350) |
• Each registered author may present up to two papers in total (oral and/or poster)
• Regular Fees includes (non-student): Access to conference sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, etc.
• Full-time students (excluding postdoctoral researchers) must provide proof of full-time enrollment (a copy of a valid student ID or a letter from the Head of Department or Programme Director)
• Student Fees includes: Access to conference sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, etc.
• Prices above include VAT
Payment Information
Wire Transfer Details:
Cancellations:
Written notifications must be emailed to [email protected]. Registration cancellations received by January 10, 2027 will receive a complete refund. Cancellations received between January 10 and February 28, 2027 will have a €50 processing fee deducted from their refund. No refunds will be issued for cancelled registrations or ticketed events after March 1, 2027.
Preliminary Conference Program
March 20, 2027 – Day 1
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Check in
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Welcome Remarks
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Plenary Session: Keynote Address
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Round Table Panel Discussion
March 21, 2027 – Day 2
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Round Table Panel Discussion
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Parallel Sessions
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Poster Session
March 22, 2027 – Day 3
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Interactive Workshop
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Poster Session
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Parallel Sessions
March 23, 2027 – Day 4
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Poster Session
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Plenary Session
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Final Remarks
About the EU Horizon Europe STREACS Project
STREACS is an EU Horizon Europe program focused on energy security and energy transition. This project enables the enhancement of Armenia’s research capacity to support the country’s efforts to transition toward clean and renewable energy while enhancing its energy security. The American University of Armenia Acopian Center for the Environment leads the STREACS consortium, in cooperation with the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, the Scientific Research Institute of Energy of Armenia, Maynooth University (Ireland), the University of Genoa (Italy), the University of Campania (Italy), and Artemat SRL (Italy).
Visiting Armenia
The conference will take place in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. The American University of Armenia is centrally located in Yerevan, and is accessible by foot from the city center as well as by metro and other public transport options. To learn more about traveling to Armenia, click here. To learn more about Armenia’s visa policy, click here.