Background
As the world intensifies its focus on sustainable development, the role of renewable energy has expanded beyond carbon reduction. Geothermal energy, one of the most dependable and abundant renewable sources, offers unique opportunities to transform energy landscapes while fostering community empowerment. While electricity generation remains its most recognized application, the potential of direct geothermal utilization such as agriculture, aquaculture, heating, and other industrial processes can significantly uplift communities by driving economic, social, and environmental progress.
Indonesia, As one of the leading countries in geothermal energy, stands at the forefront of harmonizing these dual aspects of geothermal energy: power production and direct utilization. With one of the world’s largest geothermal reserves, the country is uniquely positioned to lead efforts to integrate these applications into cohesive energy strategies that benefit both urban and rural populations. By utilizing geothermal resources not only for grid-scale power generation but also for directly addressing the energy needs of communities, Indonesia can accelerate its sustainable development goals and create a blueprint for others to follow.
The 14 ITB International Geothermal Workshop, with its theme “Harmonizing Geothermal Energy: Bridging Power Production and Direct Utilization to Empower Communities” seeks to explore this holistic approach to geothermal energy. This event will bring together leading professionals, government representatives, academics, and industry players to exchange insights, showcase innovative technologies, and discuss challenges in integrating power and direct utilization into sustainable development frameworks.
Participants will delve into key topics such as integrating geothermal energy with local economies, scaling community-level direct utilization, leveraging geothermal energy for industrial innovation, and exploring policy frameworks that ensure equitable access to geothermal benefits. By fostering discussions and partnerships, this workshop aims to demonstrate how geothermal energy can be a powerful tool to empower communities, improve livelihoods, and create long-term resilience.
Join us at the 14 ITB International Geothermal Workshop to bridge the gap between power production and direct utilization and to envision a future where geothermal energy serves as a cornerstone for sustainable and inclusive growth. Together, let us advance the harmonization of geothermal energy to create meaningful and lasting impacts for communities worldwide.
Objectives
- Contribute to the global effort toward achieving sustainable development by integrating geothermal energy into community-driven energy solutions.
- Bring together experts, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and international organizations to exchange knowledge and experiences on innovative geothermal applications.
- Encourage dialogue on future innovations that integrate geothermal power generation and direct utilization to maximize economic and social benefits.
- Provide a platform for participants to network and forge partnerships in the geothermal energy sector, with a focus on collaborative strategies to empower communities through geothermal energy.
- Foster collaboration among industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to enhance collective expertise in balancing power production and direct geothermal utilization.
- Discuss cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and business models for optimizing the multifaceted applications of geothermal energy to address the needs of local and global communities.
Theme
“Harmonizing Geothermal Energy: Bridging Power Production and Direct Utilization to Empower Communities”