We invite the submission of academic and practitioner articles of interest to: a) policymakers in crafting a sustainable domestic and international energy policy; b) investors in their attempts to value energy as a commodity, as well as energy companies and energy sectors internationally; c) energy company executives at all levels of energy production and consumption, including the alternative energy; d) venture capitalists in evaluation the feasibility the energy related projects and startups; and e) research centers and organizations promoting energy related issues, sustainable development and environment. The scope of the conference is specifically related to the broader trends and themes related to energy policy, energy economics, energy production and consumption, alternative energy, energy technology and innovation, sustainable development, and environment.