Second conference announcement: 2026 International Engineering Symposium on Energy Frontiers

Conference Objectives

The 2026 International Engineering Symposium on Energy Frontiers is jointly organized by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the ENGINEERING Energy journal. Scheduled to take place in Hong Kong from December 10 to 12, 2026, the symposium is dedicated to frontier exploration, scientific and technological innovation, and interdisciplinary integration in the energy sector. It aims to showcase cutting-edge academic achievements and innovative applications from across the global energy community.

We cordially invite academicians, distinguished scholars, early-career researchers, and other leading professionals to deliver keynote speeches and presentations. The symposium will tackle key energy challenges through in-depth academic dialogue, serving as a premier platform for scholarly exchange and pioneering research dissemination to accelerate global cooperation and innovation in energy science and technology.

Conference Committee

• Zhou Shouwei — Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Honorary Chair
• Huang Zhen — Academician; Shanghai Jiao Tong University; General Chair
• Zheng Zijian — Vice President, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; General Chair
• Ni Meng — Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Organizing Committee Chair

Keynote Speakers

• Zhou Shouwei — Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
• Chen Qingquan — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
• Nigel Brandon — Vice President of Imperial College London; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)
• Ned Djilali — University of Victoria; Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Conference Format

The conference will be composed of the following events and activities:

• Plenary/keynote presentations by invited speakers
• General contributed abstracts presented orally in technical sessions and/or by posters

Topics

The conference welcomes abstracts in all areas of advanced energy technologies, including but not limited to:

• Theme 1: Advanced Power and Energy Conversion
• Theme 2: Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilization and Storage
• Theme 3: Hydrogen Energy and Green Fuels
• Theme 4: Advanced Batteries and Energy Storage
• Theme 5: Renewable Power Generation and New-Type Power Systems
• Theme 6: AI + Energy

Awards

• Outstanding Paper Award
• Outstanding Academic Report Award
• Emerging Scientist Award
• Outstanding Poster Award

Abstract Submission

Only abstracts are required for conference submissions.

Conference website: https://events.polyu.edu.hk/2026internationalsymposiumonenergyfrontiers/home

Abstract submission link: https://cems.polyu.edu.hk/abstract-submission?id=71&eventId=3C883229-D667-4639-8C30-F66FB345AB7B

Conference registration link: https://cems.polyu.edu.hk/register?id=C4C335C5-86AD-45AD-AC76-449C63C94134

Registration Fee

Participant	Student	Standard
Early Bird	HK$3,200	HK$4,500
Regular	HK$4,000	HK$5,100

Early Bird deadline: On/before 15 November 2026

Regular registration: After 15 November 2026 to onsite

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submission: 30 October 2026

Review Completion and Announcement Date: 5 November 2026

General Contact

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact the following faculty members:

• Ms Kate Feng (info.rise@polyu.edu.hk)

Prof. Ang Li (liang007@sjtu.edu.cn, +86 18217532353)

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