Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 6, 2025: Empower said Dubai is gearing up to host the International District Cooling Conference in 2025. It will be the fourth time the conference, produced by the International District Energy Association (IDEA) will be held in Dubai, Empower added.

Empower said its CEO, H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, discussed the key aspects of the conference with IDEA President & CEO, Rob Thornton, including the main themes that align with the latest developments in the District Cooling industry, the challenges it faces and the strategies to overcome them. The goal remains to solidify the conference’s international standing as the premier global platform for District Cooling discussions and one of the most significant specialised conferences in the sector, Empower said. H.E. Bin Shafar is Board Member Emeritus of IDEA and Chairman of the District Cooling Operators Association, in the UAE.

According to Empower, the International District Cooling Conference serves as a global platform for experts and decision-makers to discuss the latest advancements and technologies in the District Cooling sector, contributing to the promotion of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability on a global scale.

Empower said it has a distinguished track record in hosting the International District Cooling Conference, having successfully hosted it in 2014, 2016 and 2018. This, H.E. Bin Shafar said, underscores Dubai’s global position as a leading hub in the District Cooling industry and its pioneering role in advancing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

He further said the hosting of the conference for the fourth time in Dubai clearly demonstrates the great support that the emirate extends to the global District Cooling sector, stemming from its belief in the importance of this sector in contributing to the achievement of environmental sustainability worldwide. H.E. Bin Shafar expressed pride in continuing the fruitful cooperation with IDEA at all levels.

Empower said the International District Cooling Conference is globally recognised as a prestigious professional platform that brings together specialists, experts and industry leaders in District

Cooling, energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions from around the world. The official dates for the conference are set to be in December 2025.