The Symposium, organized by the Puerto Rico Energy Center, is an annual conference with the purpose of informing the academic and general community on clean technologies advances and opportunities. The first edition was in 2006, since then the conference has had over 300 participants including researchers and students.The symposium themes are specifically selected to promote economic development and educational activities in Puerto Rico, Latin America, United States and the Caribbean.

It also offers a unique opportunity for students, researchers and professionals to present the work and knowledge on energy and clean technologies.

This year the symposium presents its first Forum on Technology Innovation that covers other areas that complement the energy research. Participants will be exposed to new technologies, business models, ideas and methodologies, as well as meet people with similar interests in other countries and other industries and to explore partnerships and capacity-building opportunities.