The internationally-renowned journal Applied Energy is launching a new initiative – Applied Energy Discovery Workshops (APEN-Disco), which will bring researchers together regularly to discuss, collaborate and publish on selected high-impact, cutting-edge research topics in the applied energy field. 

As the world strives to meet the shared Net Zero targets, while providing sustainable, reliable and affordable energy access for all, there is a critical need for timely and collaborative research and publication of new energy solutions. APEN-Disco is a new platform to serve the APEN research community, leading the research advancement in applied energy, and facilitating high-impact publications on Applied Energy.

How is APEN-Disco organized?

• In collaboration with the research community, the Editorial team of APEN will keep identifying high-impact, cutting-edge research topics for APEN-Disco workshops.
• Each APEN-Disco workshop will focus on one selected topic.
• Call for participation of a workshop will be announced with detailed time and venue information.
• Potential participants will submit one-page summary of their research to the workshop before the deadline.
• A Scientific Committee will evaluate the novelty, importance and application potential of each submission, and make a accept/reject decision. The full event schedule will then be announced.
• Each workshop is an in-person-only event and will be a mix of keynote presentations, panel sessions, oral presentations, discussions, and posters. We need you and your research to make it a success so make sure you get involved and make the most of this unique opportunity to meet other researchers focused on the selected crucial topics.
• Close-to-publication research ideas and outcomes will be discussed, and new research collaborations will be fostered. 
• All accepted summaries, and other identified high-quality research outcomes during the workshop, will be recommended to submit to dedicated or related Special Issues of APEN.