The CIRP LCE Conference is an annual event organized by the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) with the aim of bringing together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to share their knowledge and expertise in the field of Life Cycle Engineering (LCE). LCE is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on integrating sustainability principles into the design, development, and management of products, processes, and systems. The conference covers a wide range of topics related to LCE, including eco-design, sustainable manufacturing, sustainable supply chain management, sustainable product development, and life cycle assessment. The conference features keynote speeches by renowned experts in the field, as well as technical sessions where participants can present their research findings, discuss their experiences and best practices, and explore new trends and challenges in LCE. The conference also includes poster sessions and workshops that provide opportunities for participants to interact and collaborate with each other. Over the years, the CIRP LCE Conference has gained a strong reputation as a distinguished platform where individuals from diverse backgrounds such as academics, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers come together to exchange ideas and contribute towards advancing knowledge in the field of LCE. The conference provides a valuable platform for networking, learning, and sharing insights and best practices, and plays an important role in shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and production.
Topics
- Absolute sustainability
- Circular economy
- Closed-loop supply management
- Data collection and management
- Design for environment/sustainability
- Digitalization, CPS, Industry 4.0
- Disassembly, remanufacturing, recycling
- Industrial symbiosis
- Life-cycle assessment
- Life-cycle costing
- Life-cycle design
- Machine learning, AI
- Product-lifecycle management
- Product-service system
- Resilient supply chains
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Sustainable materials
- Water-energy nexus
Key dates
- Abstract Submission deadline: 01 September 2023
- Notification of Abstract acceptance: 15 September 2023
- Full Paper Submission deadline: 31 October 2023
- Notification of Paper Review Results: 31 December 2023
- Final Paper Submission deadline: 31 January 2024
Key dates for registration
•Early Registration (up to 01/04/2024)
•Late Registration (from 01/04/2024)
Important note:
Participants presenting one or more papers are required to register by 28 February 2024.
For more information about registration visit https://lce2024.com/registration/