The Young Energy Researchers Conference is part of the World Sustainable Energy Days. With ­more than 650 participants from over 50 countries each ­year, the WSED are a leading conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality.

Linked to the main topics of the WSED23, ­the young energy researchers conference has 2 tracks, one for energy efficiency and one for biomass.

The 2 best contributions are honoured with the awards "Best Young Energy Efficiency Researcher" and "Best Young Biomass Researcher". The researchers receive 1,000 Euro each as prize money.

Young researchers and professionals (born after 1987) are ­invited to ­submit ­contributions. Submissions (in English only) are welcome from all scientific fields (e.g. technology, ­engineering, economics, social ­sciences, architecture, law, arts). A high-level scientific committee selects ­papers for oral and poster presentations. The costs of accommodation, meals, ­participation and local transport (4 conference days) for up to 60 selected participants are covered by the organiser.