The 24th Conference on the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) kicked off with grandeur on October 20, 2023, in the picturesque city of Xiamen, China. Hosted by the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) and the China Electricity Council, and co-hosted by 18 prominent Chinese power enterprises and organizations, this event marked a significant milestone in Asia-Pacific energy cooperation.
Under the theme of “Low Carbon Energy Powering a Green Future,” CEPSI returned to the Chinese mainland for the first time in nearly two decades, since its last gathering in 2004. This monumental event came on the heels of the 3rd Belt and Road International Cooperation Summit Forum, further underlining China’s commitment to international collaboration in the energy sector.
The conference, spanning three days, featured an array of activities aimed at fostering communication and cooperation among attendees and representatives. In addition to keynote speeches, the AESIEAP Technical Committee released special reports, and eleven special topic paper exchange sessions were held. Three parallel side meetings were organized to facilitate discussions on a wide range of topics, from cutting-edge technological advancements to policy initiatives.
The exhibition area, spanning approximately 17,500 square meters, showcased the remarkable achievements of AESIEAP member units in the pursuit of sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions. Nearly 3,000 guests representing nearly 600 organizations from over 50 countries and regions participated in the conference, hailing from government departments, power companies, industry associations, research organizations, and universities.
The 24th CEPSI Conference has ushered in a new era of Asia-Pacific energy cooperation, marking a significant step towards the establishment of an Asia-Pacific power community with a shared future. The event provided a multidimensional, cross-domain platform for participants to share knowledge, insights, and innovative solutions aimed at addressing the pressing challenges in the energy sector.
As the conference concluded on the evening of the 22nd, a symbolic flag handover ceremony took place. Singapore was announced as the Chair Country of AESIEAP for the years 2024-2025, underscoring the organization’s continued commitment to fostering a sense of community and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.
