The annual IKEM Academy is an inter­dis­ci­plinary, inter­na­tional and innov­ative programme organised in close collab­o­ration with the University of Greifswald. The Academy brings together innovators, researchers, creatives, policy experts, industry leaders and government officials from fields related to climate action, energy and sustain­ability to ideate new solutions to bolster the energy transition and reach our climate targets on time. 

What’s on the agenda in 2024? 

This year, the four-day programme reframes essential building blocks of climate action and energy transition around a narrative of oppor­tunity, possi­bility and empow­erment through partic­i­patory workshops, energy site visits, networking dinners, panel discus­sions and seminars. As a partic­ipant, you will collab­orate with other experts from the sustain­ability field as you: 

• Apply principles of design-thinking to build a sustainable city 
• Visit renewable-energy sites to see how local solutions contribute to global climate action 
• Learn how climate action, equality and diversity strengthen one another 
• Deep dive into green-tech break­throughs that can help us reach our climate goals 
• Discuss how transna­tional collab­o­ration can accel­erate decar­bon­i­sation 
• Imagine new creative commu­ni­cation tools to reach broad audiences with actionable climate knowledge 

Who should attend?

IKEM Academy is open to a maximum of 35 partic­i­pants who study, work or create in climate and energy-related fields, or have a particular interest in the issues covered in this year’s programme. Applicants are selected based on academic and/or profes­sional quali­fi­ca­tions and must have experience relevant to the topic. 

How to apply?

Fill out the appli­cation form and submit it by 11 June 2024. Qualified appli­cants are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of spaces is limited, so apply early!  

IKEM Academy 2024 will be held from 02–05 July 2024 in Berlin, Germany.