Welcome to the 14th International Ruhr Energy Conference (INREC) of the House of Energy Climate and Finance (HECF). The conference offers a platform for academics, practitioners and researchers from energy and finance sectors to network and discuss current topics. INREC 2025 will be held on August 26 and 27, 2025 in Essen.

Exciting Social Events at INREC 2025 – Cast Your Vote!

We are excited to welcome you to INREC 2025 and are committed to making your experience both enriching and enjoyable. To enhance your experience, we have organized three parallel guided tours at the UNESCO World Heritage site Zeche Zollverein in Essen, and would like your input on which one you would prefer to attend. If you are interested, kindly cast your vote for one of the following options:

Event Options at Zeche Zollverein in Essen:

1. Tour “Über Kohle und Kumpel” (“Coal and the Miners”) (English guide, up to 20 participants)
   Follow the “path of coal” through the former coal mine.  Along the way, discover the working and living conditions of Zollverein miners, and gain insight into the site’s architecture and the surrounding natural landscape.

2. Tour “Grubenlicht und Wetterzug” (“Mining Light and Hazardous Airflow”) (German guide, up to 20 participants)
   Experience the new underground exhibition without actually going below ground. Through original objects, installations, and large-scale film projections, this tour reveals how coal was extracted and what conditions miners faced in the “pit operation.”

3. Tour “Kohlenwäsche mit Ausblick” (“Coal Washing with a View”) (English guide, up to 20 par- ticipants)
   Explore the original coal-washing plant, the largest building on the Zollverein site—and continue along the second stretch of the “path of coal.” 

How to Participate:

Please take a moment to let us know which event you would like to join. Cast your vote by August 24th using the following link: Vote Here.

We are excited to announce three distinguished keynote speakers for the 14th INREC, to be held on August 26–27, 2025. Renowned in their respective fields, these speakers will share their expertise and insights to inspire and discuss current trends and challenges:

• Prof. Marie Münster, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU), Department of Technology, Management and Economics
• Prof. Jethro Browell, University of Glasgow, School of Mathematics and Statistics; National Grid Electricity System Operator
• Dr. Christian Pape, RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, Head of Global Portfolio and Modelling

Do not miss the opportunity to hear from these remarkable individuals! Register now for the conference and secure your spot to gain invaluable knowledge and network with industry professionals.

Please note that the deadline for abstract submission is June 16, 2025. Submit your abstracts via INREC-Tool.

Call-for-Papers

We welcome submissions on the development of resilient energy and financial systems, and decision-making under uncertainty. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

Please submit abstracts via INREC-Tool by June 16, 2025. For more information see, registration and submission or download the call-for-papers.