07/12/2021

USAEE/IAEE North American 2021 Conference - Call for Presentations

USAEE announces a Call for Presentations for the 38th Annual Virtual Conference, November 1 & 2, 2021.

Conference Theme and Objectives

The development of energy markets results from an ongoing dynamic interaction between preferences, progress in technologies and public policy initiatives. From production to conversion to end-use, whether from fossil-fuels, renewable power or other sources, energy markets keep evolving at a rapid pace. Cutting across this to make sense of the ever-changing landscape is the analysis and language of energy economics: the essential ingredient that brings a common understanding of the forces and drivers in play.

The 38^th Annual USAEE/IAEE Conference provides a forum for informed and collegial discussion of how energy economics is contributing to the current and future thinking of businesses, consumers, technology developers and public policy institutions in North America and around the world as they drive towards the future world of energy.

Our 2021 virtual conference takes place everywhere, from your browser, to keep the energy economics dialogue and debate alive, across North America and the world. As in previous years, the conference will highlight forward-looking energy themes at the intersection of economics, technology and public policy, including those affecting energy infrastructure, environmental regulation, markets, the role of governments, and international energy trade. Participation from industry, government, non-profit, and academic energy economists will enrich a set of robust, diverse and insightful discussions.

Topics to be addressed include:

The general topics below are indicative of the types of subject matter which may be considered at the conference. In practice, any topic relating to energy economics, markets, energy policy and regulation, energy trade, energy pricing, drivers of energy demand, adoption of new energy technologies etc. will be considered.

• Energy market and Covid-19
• OPEC+ and US oil production
• Emerging energy supply and use technologies
• Challenges in LNG markets
• Renewable energy developments
• Electrification
• Energy trade
• Decarbonization, policy and investment
• Digital technology development & deployment
• Consumer choice, electric power & fuels
• Energy policy – national vs. local
• Other topics of interest: shifts in market structures and fundamentals

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Abstracts and Posters due September 10, 2021

The concurrent sessions and posters at the USAEE/IAEE conference offer opportunities for students, academic staff, as well as energy economists and practitioners in the business, government and research communities to present current analysis, research or case-studies on topics related to energy economics and energy markets. Presentations may be based on academic papers, but this is not a pre-requisite requirement. We stipulate that presentation proposals submitted for inclusion in the concurrent sessions or poster sessions should not have been previously presented at or published by USAEE/IAEE or elsewhere. Presentations are intended to facilitate the sharing of both academic and professional experiences and lessons learned.

Those interested in organizing a concurrent session should propose a topic and possible speakers to Pierre-Olivier Pineau, Concurrent Session Chair (pierre-olivier.pineau@hec.ca). Please note that all speakers in organized concurrent sessions must pay registration fees and submit abstracts.

Concurrent Session Presentation and Poster Proposal Format

Authors wishing to make a concurrent session or a poster presentation must submit a proposal that briefly describes the topic, research or case study to be presented. 

The proposal should include the following sections:

1. Overview or summary of the topic including its background and potential significance
2. Description of the context, data used, or illustrative example of the topic
3. Summary of key insights, results or further questions
4. Conclusions: Lessons learned, business or market implications, recommendations for further work

Proposals should be submitted online by September 10, 2021; complete the submission form here. Proposals submitted by e-mail or in hard copy will not be accepted.

Concurrent session versus poster presentation

While concurrent sessions are live sessions and group three to five speakers under a common theme, posters should be designed to be self-explanatory and autonomous. A virtual poster session will be held during the Annual Conference and posters will be published on the conference website for the benefit of all attendees.

Presenter attendance at the conference

At least one presenter of an accepted concurrent session presentation proposal must pay the registration fees and attend the conference to make the presentation in person. The person submitting the proposal must provide complete contact details—mailing address, phone, e-mail, etc. Presenters will be notified by September 17, 2021 whether their proposal has been accepted. Presenters whose proposal are accepted will have until October 10, 2021 to submit their final papers for publication in the online conference proceedings.  While multiple submissions by individuals or groups are welcome, the proposal selection process will seek to ensure as broad participation as possible: any person may present only one topic at the conference. No person should submit more than one proposal as its single author. If multiple submissions are accepted, then a different presenter will be required to pay the registration fee and present each paper.

Please direct any questions to usaee@usaee.org.