International Conference on Energy Transition and Sustainability 2026
–The 4th ISETS International Conference
Theme: The 2030 Energy System: Energy Transition in the Age of Artificial Intelligence“
21-24 August, 2026
Beijing, China
The International Conference on Energy Transition and Sustainability 2026 (ISETS 2026) -the 4th ISETS International Conference will be held in Beijing, China, from August 21 to 24, 2026, at the Sinopec International Conference Center in Changping District, Beijing.
Centering on the global trends of energy transition amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence, the conference focuses on the structural transformation of the future energy system, energy security, critical minerals, carbon neutrality pathways and other key topics, and builds a high-level international academic exchange platform.
The conference venue, Changping, is home to iconic landmarks including the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, offering attendees a distinctive cultural experience. Meanwhile, well-endowed with cutting-edge innovation clusters such as Beijing Future Science City and Energy Valley, the district features prominent strengths in energy technology R&D and low-carbon industrial development. The venue perfectly integrates time-honored heritage, modern scientific vitality and professional energy industry resources, building a high-end international platform for in-depth academic exchanges and collaborative exploration of sustainable energy futures worldwide.
Click the link below to download the invitation letter: Invitation letter-Online
Conference Theme and Call for Paper Topics:
The 2030 Energy System: Energy Transition in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Focusing on the structural transformation of the energy system around 2030, this conference will conduct in-depth discussions on AI-driven growth in electricity demand, deep decarbonization and system restructuring, and solicit papers openly from scholars at home and abroad.
The paper topics include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Economics, Policy and Finance of Energy Transition
- Carbon Neutrality Pathways, Scenario Modeling and AI-aided Decision Making
- Low-carbon Transition of Fossil Energy and Integrated Development of New Energy
- Correlation Mechanisms of Energy, Carbon, Power and Stock Markets
- AI-driven Power Demand Growth and Load Forecasting
- Energy Security, System Risks and Digital Resilience
- Green Finance, Energy Investment and Technological Innovation
- Energy Pricing, Market Mechanisms and Intelligent Dispatching
- Environmental Impact, Governance and ESG
- Social Impact and Management of Energy Transition
- Technological Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Demonstration Applications
- Critical Minerals, Digital Supply Chains and Energy Transition
- Built Environment, Terminal Electrification and Intelligent Energy Systems
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Low-carbon Transportation
- Power Market Reform, Digital Power Grids and Power System Transformation
- Transformation of Fossil Energy Power Generation and Asset-level Orderly Exit Mechanisms
The conference encourages the integration of interdisciplinary research, model-driven analysis, artificial intelligence methodologies with policy-oriented research, and promotes the integrated development of theoretical innovation and practical application.
Organisers:
International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS)
China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
Co-Organiser:
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
(Further details on the organisational structure will be announced in the Second Announcement.)
Honorary Conference Chairs
Nobuo Tanaka, Co-Chairman, ISETS; Executive Director Emeritus, International Energy Agency
Xiansheng SUN, Co-Chairman, ISETS; Former Secretary General, International Energy Forum, China
Yan JIN, President, China University of Petroleum, Beijing
Conference Chairs
Xunpeng (Roc) SHI, ISETS President; Professor, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia
Jianliang Wang, Dean, School of Economics and Management, China University of Petroleum, Beijing
Scientific Committee
Chairs
Members
Weerawat CHANTANAKOME, Ministry of Energy, Thailand
James CHEONG, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, China
Phoumin HAN, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Kebing He, Tsinghua University, China
Satoshi Honma, School of Political Science and Economics, & Executive Director, TRIES, Tokai University, Japan
Llewelyn HUGHES, Australian National University, Australia
Shabbir H. GHEEWALA, Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), Thailand
Fukunari KIMURA, IDE-JETRO, Japan
Tatiana MITROVA, Columbia University, USA
Victor NIAN, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources (CSER), Singapore
Jinho PARK, Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI), South Korea
Maxensius Tri SAMBODO, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indonesia
Vinod SHARMA, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), India
Yongping SUN, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Fushuan WEN, Director of the Institute of Power Economics and Information, Zhengjiang University, China
Jinjun XUE, Professor and Director, Nagoya University and SinoCarbon Carbon Neutral Innovation Joint Laboratory
Naoyuki Yoshino, Professor Emeritus, Keio University, & Chief Advisor, Financial Research Center, FSA (Financial Services Agency), Government of Japan
Jian YU, Central University of Finance and Economics, PR China
Yongping ZHAI, Tencent, China
Dayong ZHANG, Professor, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China
Program Committee
Chairs
Qiang JI, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Members
Xingyu DAI, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Yanfang ZHANG, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics
International Organising Committee
Chair
Muyi YANG, Ember, UK
Members
Pei Duan, Shanxi University of Finance and Economics
Local Organising Committee
Chairs
Daniel del Barrioalvarez, University of Tokyo
Taghizadeh Hesary Farhad, Tokai University
Members
Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker
Ross Garnaut AC
Professor Emeritus, University of Melbourne and The Australian National University; Co-founder and Director, The Superpower InstituteProfessor Ross Garnaut AC is one of Australia’s leading economists, with a distinguished career spanning academia, public policy, diplomacy, and business. He is Professor Emeritus in Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne and of Economics at The Australian National University. He has held senior roles across Australian and international institutions. His work has focused on economic development, international relations, climate change, and Australia’s engagement with Asia and the Pacific. He served as Australian Ambassador to China from 1985 to 1988 and as principal economic adviser to Prime Minister Bob Hawke. He prepared the report presented in 1989 to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister “Australia and the Northeast Asian Ascendancy”, which guided many aspects of Australian international economic policy through the 1990s and into the early twenty first century. He led the influential Garnaut Climate Change Review and later advised the Multi-Party Parliamentary Climate Change Committee. From 2002 t0 2012 he was Director and Chair of the International Food Policy Research Institute. Professor Garnaut is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences, a Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Society of Australia, an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society and an Honorary Professor of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is the author or editor of 50 books and is also Co-founder and Director of The Superpower Institute.
Jianhua Zhang (章建华)
Administrator,China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) (2018 - 2024)Dr. Jianhua Zhang holds a Doctor of Engineering degree and is a professor-level senior engineer. He served as Administrator of China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) from 2018 to 2024, having previously held senior leadership positions at Sinopec and CNPC.
During his six-year tenure at the NEA, Dr. Zhang spearheaded national efforts to ensure energy security, accelerate the green and low-carbon energy transition, and promote high-quality energy development. Under his leadership, China achieved significant milestones in renewable energy expansion and power market reform.
Dr. Zhang has been formally invited as an Honorary Guest of the 4th ISETS International Conference in Beijing, where he will deliver a keynote address at the opening ceremony. His extensive experience in energy policy and international cooperation offers invaluable insights for conference participants.
Keynote Speakers
Kebin He (贺克斌)
Dean, Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Tsinghua UniversityHe Kebin is a professor of the School of Environment and Dean of the Institute for Carbon Neutrality at Tsinghua University, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering; Vice Chairman of the National Expert Committee for Ecology and Environmental Protection; the Chairman of the National Teaching Steering Committee on Environmental Science and Engineering. Prof. He focused on the research of complex air pollution. He conducted researches on the fields of the identification of particulate matters and complex air pollution, characterization of complicated emission sources and multi-pollutant control, and the coordinated control of air pollution and greenhouse gases. He was selected as Elsevier Most Cited Chinese Researchers in 2014-2023 and Clarivate Global Highly Cited Researchers in 2018-2023.
Weerawat Chantanakome
Ministry of Energy, ThailandDr. Weerawat Chantanakome is the Ministry Counselor for International Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Energy. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Brunei National Energy Research Institute (BNERI) and as Senior Team Leader at the Asia-Pacific Energy Research Centre (APERC). From 2004 to 2009, he was the Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Weerawat has led multi-disciplinary energy projects with major organisations such as the United Nations, World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Energy Agency (IEA), and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Ying Fan(范英)
Beihang University; Incoming President, International Association for Energy EconomicsFan Ying is the Dean of the School of Economics and Management at Beihang University.With extensive experience in management science and systems engineering research, her academic focus encompasses energy economics, energy finance, and complex systems.Her research has made significant contributions to modeling energy-environment-economy systems, forecasting and policy analysis, energy market simulation and risk management, climate policy and carbon trading, as well as complex system analysis and modeling methodologies. She has led multiple national-level research initiatives, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China’s Innovative Research Group Project, Key Project, Major Project, National Key R&D Program, National Science and Technology Support Program, National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, and major international cooperation projects. Additionally, she has undertaken over 80 commissioned research projects from government ministries, large enterprises, financial institutions, and international organizations. Her publications include more than 300 academic papers in prestigious domestic and international journals, with over 200 indexed by SCI/SSCI, and 15 authored books. She has also submitted multiple policy advisory reports to relevant national authorities.
Llewelyn Hughes
Director, Institute for Climate, Energy, and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS), Australian National UniversityDr. Hughes is a Professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University (ANU) and senior consultant in energy & environment for GR Group, a government affairs and public policy consultancy headquartered in Tokyo. His academic work is on how public policies affect, and are affected by, the low-carbon energy transition, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. An ongoing project examines how the rise of Global Value Chains affect the ability of governments to promote green growth industries. Before joining the ANU Dr. Hughes worked at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington DC, and before that the Consortium for Energy Policy Research at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He has also been a visiting fellow at the Institute of Advanced Sustainability Studies in Potsdam, the Environmental Policy Research Centre (Forschungszentrums für Umweltpolitik) at Freie Universität, the Centre of Geopolitics of Energy and Raw Materials (CGEMP) at Université Paris Dauphine, Tokyo Foundation, Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), and the Japan Institute for Energy Economics (IEEJ).
Jiahua Pan (潘家华)
Vice Chair, National Expert Panel on Climate Change; Professor, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (GuangZhou)PAN Jiahua, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (GuangZhou), and Special Advisor to the President of HKUSTGZ; Vice chair, China’s National Expert Panel on Climate Change. Lead author, IPCC Working Group III on Mitigation (AR6, 2021), Member, Independent Group of Scientists (appointed by UN Secretary General) for preparation of Global Sustainable Development Report 2023. Former director-general, Institute of Eco-civilization Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (2008-2020); director, Institute of Eco-civilization Studies, Beijing University of Technology (2021-2025); member of Foreign Policy Advisory Group (2010-2014), Ministry of Foreign Affairs; President, Chinese Society of Urban Economists (2918-2023). Research areas including on sustainable development economics, energy & climate policy studies, and new thinking in ecological economics. 16 books and over 300 papers published in both English and Chinese. As a member of the IPCC awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2007, Sun Yefang Prize of Economic Science (2010).
Dan Shi(史丹)
Chinese Academy of Social SciencesProfessor Dan Shi focuses on industrial and energy economics, as well as green and low-carbon development. She has led over 100 major projects funded by the National Social Science Fund and published more than 150 papers in journals such as Economic Research, along with over 30 monographs. She has received more than 30 academic awards, including the Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. In 2024, she led a team to Shishi to investigate the operation of the private economy and participated in a corporate symposium. In 2025, she delivered a keynote speech at a forum hosted by the China Electronic Information Industry Development Research Institute. As the Director of the Industrial Economic History Committee of the China Industrial Economics Society, she has organized and promoted systematic research on industrial economic history.
Igor Skryabin
Emeritus Professor, Australian National UniversityDr Skryabin’s career spans both industry and academia. His research has focused on solar technologies and the integration of renewable energy and storage. He holds dozens of patents and industrial designs and has authored over 100 research papers. A 2010 review of Australian solar patents identified him as the second-most cited solar inventor in Australia. Dr Skryabin has made a significant contribution to energy transition education, as founding convenor of the Master of Energy Change at ANU and several related courses delivered in Australia and internationally. He is a member of the ACT Government’s Industry Advisory Board and of number of private companies and start-ups.
Xiansheng Sun (孙贤胜)
Chairman, ISETS Council; Former Secretary-General, International Energy Forum (IEF)Dr. Xiansheng Sun is the Chairman of the International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) and previously served as the fourth Secretary-General of the International Energy Forum. He has extensive experience with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), where he played a pivotal role in negotiating and signing numerous collaborative contracts for projects both domestically and internationally. Additionally, Dr. Sun served as President of the CNPC Research Institute of Economics and Technology (RIET), the corporation’s think tank, until the end of 2015.
Nobuo Tanaka
Co-Chair, ISETS Council; Executive Director Emeritus, International Energy Agency (IEA)Nobuo Tanaka is the Executive Director Emeritus of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and currently serves as Chairman of the steering committee for the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF). As IEA’s Executive Director (2007-2011), he led the collective release of oil stocks in 2011. Beginning his career in 1973 at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), he held key roles, including Director-General of the Multilateral Trade System Department. As Minister for Industry, Trade, and Energy at Japan’s Embassy in Washington DC, he addressed major US-Japan trade issues. He also twice served as Director for Science, Technology, and Industry at the OECD in Paris. Now CEO of Tanaka Global Inc, he advises Japanese and international companies.
Shouyang Wang(汪寿阳)
Chinese Academy of SciencesWang Shouyang has served as Executive Deputy Director of the Management Science Department of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Party Secretary and Vice President of the Institute of Mathematics and Systems Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dean of the School of Economics and Management of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of the International Society for Knowledge and Systems Science, President of the China Society for Systems Engineering, Vice President of the International Association for Financial Risk Management, Expert of the Management Science and Engineering Discipline Evaluation Group of the State Council Academic Degrees Committee, Member of the National Postdoctoral Expert Management Committee of the Ministry of Personnel, Member of the National Outstanding Youth Fund Review Committee, Expert of the National Social Science Fund Discipline Review Committee, Member of the National Soft Science Guidance Committee, Member of the Expert Committee of the National 973 Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Member of multiple committees/expert groups of the China Association for Science and Technology, and Member of multiple expert committees of government departments such as the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce.
Yin Wu (吴吟)
FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION, CHINAYin Wu holds a Ph.D. in Management and is a Senior Economist with extensive expertise in the energy sector, with a long-standing focus on energy strategy and planning. With rich experience in the field, he has led research projects that have received over ten provincial and ministerial awards, and his policy recommendations have been acknowledged by leaders of the State Council more than ten times. He has held several prominent positions, including Deputy Director of the Energy Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, Chief Engineer of the National Energy Administration, Deputy Director of National Energy Administration, and Research Fellow of the Counselors’ Office of the State Council. Under his leadership, the Administration has been responsible for drafting and reviewing laws and regulations related to energy development and its supervision, implementing energy development strategies, and addressing major issues. Additionally, during his tenure, the Administration proposed industry policies and relevant standards for coal, petroleum, natural gas, electricity, and renewable energies. His leadership and decision-making have had a profound impact on the development of China’s energy industry.
Hisashi Yoshikawa
University of Tokyo, JapanMr Hisashi Yoshikawa is a Project Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo, and is affiliated with the Policy Alternatives Research Institute. Prior to joining the university in September 2011, he held positions at prominent organizations. He served as Senior Advisor for Long-Term Policy at the International Energy Agency (IEA) and as Deputy Director of the Directorate of Science, Technology and Industry (STI) at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Additionally, he gained experience working in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of the Japanese Government, where he held directorial roles including Director of the Service Affairs Policy Division and Director of the Petroleum Distribution Division. Mr. Yoshikawa’s expertise lies in policy planning and implementation, with a focus on the energy sector. He obtained a master’s degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, in 1987 and a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Tokyo in 1981. Currently, he also serves as an Advisor for the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Canon Institute for Global Strategy (CIGS).
Lixin Tang (唐立新)
Vice President, Northeastern UniversityProfessor Lixin Tang is an IEEE Fellow, a member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, a Vice President of Northeastern University, China (in charge of scientific research and industrial cooperation affairs), the Principal of National First-level Key Discipline of Control Science and Engineering (automation) at Northeastern University. He is the Director and Chair Professor of the National Frontiers Science Center for Industrial Intelligence and Systems Optimization at Northeastern University. He is also a Deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress, and the President of International Federation of Measurement and Control of Granular Materials. He currently serves as an Associate Editor of IISE Transactions, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, Journal of Scheduling, and International Journal of Production Research. Meanwhile, he is on the Editorial Board of Annals of Operations Research, and serves as an Area Editor of Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research. His paper published on IISE Transactions received the Best Applications Paper Award of 2017.
Publication Opportunities
Journal Special Issues
Selected high-quality papers will be invited for submission to this Special Issue, subject to peer review.
[1] Economic Analysis and Policy (SSCI Q1, A/ABDC)
Guest Editors: Prof. Xunpeng Shi (UTS), Prof. Feng Wang (Chongqing University), Prof. Jian Yu (CUFE),
Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
[2] Economic Systems (SSCI Q1, B/ABDC)
Guest editors: Yu Hao, Mariya Gubareva., Xunpeng (Roc) Shi.
Submission Deadline: 31 January 2027
Link: Economic Systems | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier – Economic Systems | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
[3] Frontiers in Environmental Science (SCIE Q2)
“Navigating Socioeconomic Complexities in the Global Energy Transition”
Topic Editors: Dr. Tsun Se Cheong (Hang Seng U.), Prof. Xunpeng Shi (UTS), Prof. Jian Yu (CUFE)
Submission Deadline: 14 August 2026
Link: Frontiers | Navigating Socioeconomic Complexities in the Global Energy Transition
[4] Energy Engineering (EI)
“Science, Engineering, and Policy Innovations Driving the Global Energy Transition”
Guest Editors: Prof. Xunpeng Shi (UTS), Prof. Fushuan Wen (Zhejiang Univeristy, IEEE Fellow), Asso Prof. Kaveh Khalilpour (UTS)
Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026
“Carbon Finance for Climate Resilience: Market Design, Revenue Recycling, and Footprint-Informed Adaptation Pathways“
Guest Editors: Prof Yu Liu, Prof Lin Zhang
Submission deadline: 30 Nov 2026
Link: Carbon Footprints – OAE Publishing Inc.
[6] Energy and Climate Management
“Pathways for Power Transition towards China’s 2035 NDCs”
Guest editors: Xunpeng Shi, Muyi Yang, Jiahai Yuan
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Submissions address: https://mc03.manuscriptcentral.com/jecm
[7] International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (SSCI)
“AI as an Innovator for Green Growth and Climate Governance Reform”
Guest editors: Yunfei An (Henan University, China), Nophea Sasaki (Sasin School of Management, Thailand), Xueqi Zhai (Henan University of Economics and Law, China)
[8] Discover Sustainability
“New Business Models for Ecological Resilient Cities and Sustainable Development”
Guest editors: Shulei Cheng, Phuong Tra Tran
Deadline: 19 February 2027
Submissions address: https://link.springer.com/collections/cichebbaif
[9] Discover Sustainability
“Digital Technologies & Innovation for Sustainability: From Startups to Systemic Change”
Guest editors: Nophea Sasaki (Sasin School of Management), Stefano Starita (Sasin School of Management), Pinnaree Tea-makorn (Sasin School of Management), Harry Jay Cavite (Sasin School of Management)
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Submissions address: https://link.springer.com/collections/daedgjhegb
Strategic Partner Journals
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Journal of Global Information Management (ABDC-A)
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Journal of Organizational and End User Computing (ABDC-B)
Editors will participate in dedicated sessions, and selected papers may be fast-tracked for review.
Outstanding papers will also have the opportunity to be recommended for publication in the Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies (SSCI)
Please note: Participation does not automatically guarantee publication. All submissions must meet the standard requirements of the respective journals.
Important dates:
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Abstract submission deadline: 30 May 2026
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Notification of acceptance: 15 June 2026
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Special Concurrent Session proposal deadline: 15 July 2026
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Early bird registration deadline: 30 June 2026
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Registration deadline for programme inclusion: 15 July 2026
Conference Schedule
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Registration & Arrival: 21 August 2026
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Pre-conference Workshop: 21 August 2026
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Main Conference: 22–23 August 2026
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Technical Visit / Study Tour: 24 August 2026
Submission and Registration Guide
Please note that all attendees (except for “Call for Special Concurrent Session” participants), whether making a presentation or not, need to go through the submission process.
Setp 1: Log in to or register for an ISETS membership account.
Click the “LOGIN/REGISTER” button in the upper left corner of the webpage to log in to or register for your ISETS membership account.

Click on the “Personal Account” section in the upper right corner of the webpage. (If this is your first time registering, your personal name will be displayed as “[Empty Empty]” instead of your “[First name Given name]”. You only need to click on “ACCOUNT” in the “Personal Account” section to modify it.) Then, click on “My Events” to submit your paper and register for attendance. In “My Events,” select “The 4th ISETS International Conference” under “AVAILABLE EVENTS” and click on “Register Now.”


You need to refresh the webpage and click on “CURRENT EVENTS” in the “MY EVENTS” section. You will then find an additional event titled “The 4th ISETS International Conference” If this event title does not appear, please refresh the webpage again until it does. Then, click on the blue button labeled “ADD SUBMISSION.”

Setp 2: Step for individual participants who are only attending the conference without making a presentation
Please write down “I attend the ISETS International Conference without presenting” in the “Title” and “Abstract” blanks. Please also fill in the remaining blanks with your information.

You may upload a blank (newly created) Word file in the “Files” field.

Once you have filled in all the submission information, click “SAVE” to complete the process.
Setp 3: Step for individual participants who are both attending the conference and making a presentation
Please complete all required information and submit your manuscript using the abstract template. If the download link for the Abstract Template does not appear, you can either refresh the webpage or click here to download it. Once you have filled in all the submission information, click “SAVE” to complete the process.
Setp 4: Pay the conference fee
After completing the submission information, the submission information in the “CURRENT EVENTS” section of your “MY EVENTS” column will be updated as shown in the figure below. The “SUBMISSION STATUS” will change to a gray “To be determined” button. At this point, the ISETS conference committee will review your submission and decide whether to accept or reject it.

After received an accepted email from ISETS2026 office. Your “SUBMISSION STATUS” will update to green “Approved”, and you can click “PAY NOW” to pay the conference fee. However, if you receive a rejected email from ISETS2026 office, you cannot find a “PAY NOW” button.

Please feel free to contact us when you meet any problems.
Email: events@isets.org; jgxy@cupb.edu.cn
Please note that all attendees(except for “call for session” participants), whether making a presentation or not, need to go through the submission process. Please see the Submission Guide column firstly.
Registration Fees for Conference Participation:
| PARTICIPANT TYPE | REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE (AUD) | EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE (AUD) |
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| Faculty/Other Staff | 600 | 550 |
| Postdoctoral Researchers | 500 | 450 |
| Students | 400 | 350 |
Note: The early bird registration deadline is June 30, 2026, after which the regular registration fee will be charged.
To access the student registration rate, please send proof of your current student status to events@isets.org. Once your status has been verified, the Organising Committee will update your registration category to “Student,” and the discounted student rate will then be displayed in the registration system.
I. Bank Transfer
Bank: National Australia Bank
BSB (bank, state, branch): 082-356
BIC/SWIFT code: NATAAU3303M
Account number: 909690445
Beneficiary name and address: ISETS Institute, 5 Barraba Place, Bella Vista, NSW 2153, Australia.
When making a bank transfer payment, please include the attendee’s name in the Remittance Information. After completing the payment, log in to the system with your account, fill out the registration form, and upload a photograph or scanned copy of the remittance.
II. QR Code payment

When using QR code payment, please write the attendee’s conference registration email and name on the message board. Send the payment confirmation screenshot to events@isets.org; jgxy@cupb.edu.cn, and include the attendee’s conference registration email and name in the email.


Cancellations Policy
Once the registration fee is confirmed, no refunds can be issued from the original payment under any circumstances. However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your fully paid registration to another member of your organization.
Sinopec International Conference Center
Address: No.21 Shuiku Road, Changping District, Beijing, China, 102200
1. Room Types & Rates
King Room: CNY 500 per night
Twin Room: CNY 500 per night
View Single Room (1.2m x 1.9m single bed): CNY 400 per night (for domestic participants only)
2. Booking Channels
- International Participants
Please download and fill out the official accommodation registration form, then submit the completed form to the hotel’s exclusive overseas booking email: 382687763@gg.com
Click and Download registration form
- Domestic Participants
Please book rooms directly by contacting the hotel booking manager:
Booking Manager:Xing Haoran (邢浩然)
Mobile: 13661019145 (24-hour booking service)
3. Important Reminders
Room inventory is limited. All participants are strongly recommended to make reservations at your earliest convenience to avoid fully booked status.
The 4th ISETS International Conference (ISETS 2026)
Welcome to Beijing & Changping District!
1. Visa & Entry
(1) Visa Requirements
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- 30-Day Visa-Free Policy (valid until Dec 31, 2026): Citizens of over 50 eligible countries (EU member states, the UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, etc.) can enter China visa-free for business, academic exchange and tourism purposes.
- For non-visa-free countries, please apply for a Chinese business/tourist visa via your local Chinese Embassy or Consulate in advance, and prepare official conference invitation letters, hotel reservations and round-trip flight itineraries for immigration inspection.
- 240-hour Transit Visa Exemption: Eligible international travelers can enjoy transit visa-free access through Beijing Capital and Daxing International Airports for up to 10 days.
(2) Transport from Airports to Sinopec International Conference Center
Exact Venue Address
Sinopec International Conference Center
No. 21 Shuiku Road, Changping District, Beijing
Two Major International Airports
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- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) — about 43 km to the venue
– Public Transit (Cost-effective): Take airport express + connecting subway lines to Changping Dongguan Station, then transfer to a local bus or short taxi to the venue; total travel time approx. 1.5 hours.
– Direct Taxi / Ride-hailing (Convenient): Door-to-door service, total travel time around 1 hour.
– Airport Shuttle Bus: Direct dedicated airport shuttle Line 18 runs from PEK to Changping District (fare ~CNY 30), alight at Changping North Railway Station and take a short 10–15-minute taxi to the venue.
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- Operating Hours (Airport Departure): 07:15 – 22:15; Interval: ~60 minutes (or when full)
- Boarding Points: T3 (Gate 7, 1F); T2 (Gate 11, 1F)
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) — about 70 km to the venue
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– Public Transit (Budget option): Take Daxing Airport Express and transfer via multiple subway lines to Changping Dongguan Station, followed by local feeder transport; total travel time approx. 2–2.5 hours.
– Direct Taxi / Ride-hailing (Recommended for comfort): Most hassle-free way for international attendees, total travel time roughly 1.5 hours.
– No Direct Shuttle
2. Getting Around Changping & Downtown Beijing
(1) Public Transport – Subway
The Beijing subway network is fast, affordable, and covers downtown Beijing and Changping District, with Changping Dongguan Station (Changping Line) being the nearest metro stop to the Sinopec International Conference Center.
– How to take & purchase subway tickets
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- Single-trip paper ticket
Buy from self-service ticket machines at any subway station: support English interface, cash (CNY), and UnionPay/Visa/Mastercard contactless card payment. Select your destination, pay, and collect the ticket to swipe for entry. - Contactless bank card / Mobile NFC
International visitors can directly use international contactless credit/debit cards (Visa/Mastercard/Amex/JCB) or phone NFC to tap in/out at subway gates, no extra ticket needed. - Beijing Yikatong Transit Card
Available for purchase and recharge at subway service counters or vending machines; Refillable with cash, mobile payment, or bank cards.
- Single-trip paper ticket
– Useful Tips
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- Free transfers between different subway lines within the system; no extra charge for line changes.
- English announcements, English station signs, and route maps are available throughout the network.
- Avoid rush hours (07:30–09:00 & 17:30–19:00) for a more comfortable ride.
(2) Public Transport – Bus Guide
Local Buses Near the Venue
Bus routes 345 Express, 888, 493, 643, Chang 56 stop at Chaofeng’ancun Station, a short 400m walk to the conference center.
(3) Taxi & Ride-Hailing
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- Metered local taxis: starting fare CNY 13 (first 3 km), plus CNY 2.3 per additional kilometer.
- Didi Chuxing is the most widely used international-friendly ride-hailing app; English version available, supports overseas card payment.
(4) Map
English Interactive Electronic Map (Online Viewing & Search)
https://beijing.tianditu.gov.cn/EMap/1/1/EMap.html
3. Currency & Payment
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- Local currency: Chinese Renminbi (CNY/RMB)
- International credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB) are widely accepted at the conference center, hotels, shopping malls and restaurants.
- Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate daily consumption; small local shops may still prefer cash.
4. Climate & Weather
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- Beijing in late August is warm and humid, with average temperature ranging from 25°C to 32°C, and occasional short afternoon thunder showers.
- Recommended packing: lightweight breathable outfits, sun protection items (sunscreen, hats), portable rain gear.
5. Electricity
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- Voltage: 220V / Frequency: 50Hz
- Plug types: Type A, Type C, Type I
- Most laptops, mobile phones and digital devices support dual voltage; a universal travel adapter is suggested for overseas participants.
6. Local Highlights
Changping District, where the venue is located, boasts world-renowned landmark attractions including the Great Wall (Badaling & Juyongguan Sections) and the UNESCO-listed Ming Tombs, featuring magnificent ancient architectural marvels, profound historical heritage and stunning mountain scenery.
A short convenient trip away, downtown Beijing presents iconic must-visit cultural gems: the majestic Forbidden City (Palace Museum), China’s imperial heart with centuries of royal history; the serene Temple of Heaven, an exquisite masterpiece of ancient Chinese ritual architecture; together with other famous sites such as Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and the National Museum, showcasing the timeless charm of Beijing as a world-famous historical and cultural capital.
The 4th ISETS International Conference, 21-24 August 2026, Beijing
Program Overview
Friday, 21 August 2026 / 2026年8月21日(星期五)
| Time / 时间 | Activity / 活动安排 |
| 14:00–18:00 | Conference Registration / 会议注册 |
| 19:30–22:00 | ISETS Council Meeting and AGM / ISETS理事会和年度大会 Venue:Room 201 / 201会议室 |
Saturday, 22 August 2026 / 2026年8月22日(星期六)
| Time / 时间 | Activity / 活动安排 |
| 08:00–09:00 | Conference Registration / 会议注册 |
| 08:30–09:00 | Opening Ceremony / 开幕式 Moderator: Jianliang Wang, Conference Co-Chair and Dean, School of Economics and Management, CUPB 主持人:王建良,会议共同主席,中国石油大学(北京)经济管理学院院长 Welcome Remarks / 致欢迎辞 Yan Jin, Principal, China University of Petroleum-Beijing (CUPB) Guest of Honor Address / 主宾致辞 Venue:Function Hall / 多功能厅 |
| 09:00–10:30 | Keynote Speech Session (Part 1) / 大会主旨报告(第一场) Speakers (30 min each) / 报告人(每人30分钟) Moderator: Xunpeng Shi, Conference Chair, President of ISETS 主持人:施训鹏,会议主席、国际能源转型学会理事长 Ross Garnaut AC, Emeritus Professor of Economics, the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences (Guest of Honour) Yin Wu, Former Deputy Administrator, National Energy Administration of China Lixin Tang, Academician of CAE, Vice President of Northeastern University Venue:Function Hall / 多功能厅 |
| 10:30–10:45 | Coffee Break / 茶歇 |
| Time / 时间 | Activity / 活动安排 | |
| 10:45–12:15 | Energy Transition Leaders Roundtable / 能源转型领袖圆桌论坛
Theme/主题:Energy Transition in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Xiansheng Sun, Professor, President of ISETS, Former Secretary General of IEF Nobuo Tanaka, Co-Chair of ISETS, Emeritus Executive Director, IEA Jiahua Pan, Professor, Vice Chair of National Expert Committee on Climate Change, HKUST(GZ) Ying Fan, Professor, Beihang University, President-elect of IAEE 2026 Zhen Wang, Professor, President of the Institute of Energy Economics, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Weerawat Chantanakome, Dr., Senior Adviser on International Affairs, Ministry of Energy, Thailand
Venue:Function Hall / 多功能厅 |
Special Joint Event / 特别活动
(10:45-12:15)
Theme 1A: Rewiring Asia: Towards Future-Oriented Power Grids
专题1A:重塑亚洲电网,迈向未来电力系统
Convener: Muyi Yang, Dr., Ember 主持人:杨木易 博士,Ember
Venue: Room 203 / 203会议室 |
| 12:15–13:30 | Lunch Break / 午餐 | |
| 13:30–15:30 | Thematic Forums I / 专题论坛(1) | |||
| 13:30–15:30 | Theme 2: Energy Finance Alliance Session: Climate Governance and Financial Innovation 专题2:能源金融联盟专题:气候治理与金融创新
主持人:姬强 研究员,中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院
Room 201 / 201会议室 |
Theme 3: ISETS China Chapter Session: “Energy Transition 3MT” Competition
专题3:中国分会专题:“能源转型3MT演讲“竞赛 Convener: Qunwei Wang, Professor, Dean of School of Economics and Management, NUAA
Room 202 / 202会议室 |
Theme 4: Critical Minerals Network Session: Critical Minerals Sustainability and Global Governance
专题4:矿产网络专题:关键矿产可持续与全球治理
Convener: Peng Wang, Professor, Institute of Urban Environment, CAS
主持人:汪鹏 研究员,中国科学院城市环境研究所
Room 303 / 303会议室 |
Theme 1B: Rewiring Asia: Towards Future-Oriented Power Grids
专题1B: 重塑亚洲电网,迈向未来电力系统
Convener: Muyi Yang, Dr., Ember
主持人:杨木易 博士,Ember
Room 203 / 203会议室 |
| 15:30–15:45 | Coffee Break / 茶歇 | |||
| 15:45–17:45 | Thematic Forums II / 专题论坛(2) | |||
| 15:45–17:45 | Theme 5: Special Forum: Artificial Intelligence and Energy Transition
专题5:人工智能与能源转型
Convener: Yang Yu, Associate Professor, CUPB 主持人:于洋 副教授,中国石油大学(北京)
Room 201 / 201会议室 |
Theme 6: Recent Advances in CGE Models for Energy Transition
专题6:CGE模型的最新发展及其在能源转型过程中的应用 Convener: Xiujian Peng, Dr., Victoria University 主持人:彭秀健 博士,维多利亚大学政策研究中心
Room 202 / 202会议室 |
Theme 7: The role of prosumage in energy transition
专题7:“产–储–消“集成模式在能源转型中的作用 Convener: Mengmei Chen, Dr., Beijing University of Technology
Room 303 / 303会议室 |
Theme 1C: Rewiring Asia: Towards Future-Oriented Power Grids
专题1C:重塑亚洲电网,迈向未来电力系统
Convener: Muyi Yang, Dr., Ember
主持人:杨木易 博士,Ember
Room 203 / 203会议室 |
| 18:00–20:30 | Welcome Banquet / 欢迎晚宴 | |||
| Time / 时间 | Activity / 活动安排 | ||
| 13:30–18:00 | Breakout Session / 分组报告 (Please refer to the appendix for detailed session arrangements /具体分组报告安排请见附录) |
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| 13:30–15:30 | Group 1: Power & Energy System Optimization
Invited Speaker:Shiwei Yu, Professor, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 特邀报告专家:於世为, 教授,中国地质大学(武汉) Topic: Cost-Effective Decarbonization of China’s Power System Driven by Spatio-Temporal Coordinated Planning of Generation, Transmission, Storage, and Demand Room 205 / 205会议室 |
Group 2: Energy Policy
Invited Speaker:Baichen Xie, Professor, Tianjin University
特邀报告专家:解百臣, 教授,天津大学 Topic: Has the Construction of Ultra-High-Voltage (UHV) Transmission Projects Facilitated the Development of New Power Systems?
Room 206 / 206会议室 |
Group 3: Climate Finance
Invited Speaker:Yongping Sun, Professor, Institute of State Governance, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 特邀报告专家:孙永平, 教授,华中科技大学国家治理研究院 Topic: Mechanisms, Evolution and Strategic Responses of Global Carbon Pricing
Room 207 / 207会议室 |
| 15:30–15:45 | Coffee Break / 茶歇 | ||
| 15:45–17:45 | Group 4: Energy Investment
Invited Speaker: Xiangyun Gao, Professor, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 特邀报告专家:高湘昀, 教授,中国地质大学(北京) Topic: Resilience of Complex System for Strategic Mineral Resources Exploration-Production-Supply-Storage-Sales under Multiple Overlapping Risks Room 205 / 205会议室 |
Group 5: Domestic Energy Transition Policy
Invited Speaker: Han Hao, Tenured Associate Professor, Tsinghua University 特邀报告专家:郝瀚,长聘副教授,清华大学 Topic: Building a Foundational Dataset for Resource Constraints in Transportation Energy Transition Room 206 / 206会议室 |
Group 6: Energy Transition: International & Geopolitics
Invited Speaker: Jian Chai, Professor, Xidian University 特邀报告专家:柴建 教授,西安电子科技大学 Topic: Asymmetric Impacts of Geopolitical Risks on Energy Trade
Room 207 / 207会议室 |
Sunday, 23 August 2026 / 2026年8月23日(星期日)
| Time / 时间 | Activity / 活动安排 | ||
| 08:30–10:00 | Keynote Speech Session (Part 2) /大会主旨报告(第二场)
Speakers (30 min each) / 报告人(每人30分钟)
Moderator: Wang Can,Tenured Professor, Secretary of Party Committee, School of Environment, Tsinghua University 主持人:王灿 教授,清华大学长聘教授,环境学院党委书记
Kebin He, Academician of CAE, Dean of Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Tsinghua University
Dan Shi, Member of CASS, Researcher at CASS Topic: Strategic Significance and Contemporary Characteristics of Building an Energy Powerhouse
Xi Lu, Professor, Director of Air Pollution and Control Division, Tsinghua University Topic: Carbon Neutrality and the Development of Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks
Venue:Function Hall / 多功能厅 |
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| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee Break / 茶歇 | ||
| 10:30-12:00 | Dual Plenary Sessions/ 双平行大会 | ||
| Plenary Forum 1:
Moderator: Huibin Du, Distinguished Professor, Tianjin University Kejun Jiang, Professor, Acting Head of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change Thrust, HKUST(GZ) Stephen Tan, Regional Coordinator, Financing for Development Section, Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Steivan Defilla, Assistant President and Visiting Professor at the APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC) Venue:Function Hall / 多功能厅 |
Plenary Forum 2:
Moderator: Sanmang Wu, Dean of the School of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Professor Keisuke Sadamori, former Director, Energy Markets and Security, IEA
Igor Skryabin, Professor Emeritus, ANU
Gang Liu, Professor, Boya Distinguished Professor, Peking University
Venue:Room 401 / 401会议室 |
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| 12:00–13:30 | Lunch Break / 午餐 | ||
| 13:30–17:00 | Thematic Forums / 专题论坛 | ||
| 13:30–15:30 | Theme 8A: ESCAP-ISETS Joint Event on China’s Carbon Market and Regional Implications
专题8 A:中国碳市场及区域影响(上半场) Convener: Xunpeng Shi, Conference Chair, President of ISETS Venue:Room 203 / 203会议室 |
Theme 9: ISETS Oceania Chapter Session: “Green Steel and Industrial Decarbonization: Technological Innovation and International Collaboration” 专题9:大洋洲分会专题:绿色钢铁和工业脱碳–技术创新和国际合作 Convener: Kaveh Khalilpour, Associate Professor, UTS
Venue:Room 202 / 202会议室 |
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| 15:30–15:45 | Coffee Break / 茶歇 | ||
| 15:45–17:45 | Theme 8B: ESCAP-ISETS Joint Event on China’s Carbon Market and Regional Implications 专题8 B:中国碳市场及区域影响(下半场) Convener: Xunpeng Shi, Conference Chair, President of ISETS Venue:Room 203 / 203会议室 |
Theme 10: Sustainable Aviation Fuels
专题10:可持续航空燃料
Convener: Shane Zhang, Adelaide University 主持人:Shane Zhang 教授,阿德莱德大学
Venue:Room 202 / 202会议室 |
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| Time / 时间 | Activity / 活动安排 | |||
| 13:30–15:30 | Breakout Session / 分组报告(具体分组报告安排请见附录) | |||
| 13:30–15:30 | Group 7: Energy Development Planning
Invited Speaker:Jiahai Yuan,Professor, North China Electric Power University 特邀报告专家:袁家海 教授, 华北电力大学 Topic: Pathways for Coal Power Transition in the New Power System toward NDC Targets and Its Socio‑Economic Impacts
Room 205 / 205会议室 |
Group 8: AI & Smart Energy Systems
Invited Speaker:Chuhua Xin, Professor, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 特邀报告专家:信春华 教授 ,中国矿业大学(北京) Topic: Digital Intelligence Empowering Fossil Energy Transition
Room 206 / 206会议室 |
Group 9: Carbon Market & Trading
Invited Speaker:Ke Wang, Professor, Beijing Institute of Technology 特邀报告专家:王科,教授,北京理工大学
Topic: Dual CO2 mitigations with diminishing margins: Lessons learned from China’s intensity-based national ETS
Room 207 / 207会议室 |
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| 13:30–15:30 | Group 10: Carbon Emission Policy & Measurement
Invited Speaker:Hui Wang, Professor, China University of Petroleum, East China 特邀报告专家:王辉,教授,中国石油大学(华东) Topic: Household Consumption and Carbon Emissions: The Impact of Demographic Characteristics
Room 405 / 405会议室 |
Group 11: Climate Economics & Extreme Weather
Invited Speaker:Miaomiao Liu, Associate Professor, Nanjing University 特邀报告专家:刘苗苗,副教授,南京大学
Topic: Transboundary economic losses from extreme heatwave-driven hydropower shortages
Room 406 / 406会议室 |
Group 12: Energy Economics
Invited Speaker:Xu Tang, Professor, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 特邀报告专家:唐旭,教授,中国石油大学(北京) Topic: Integrated Assessment Modeling for Energy Transitions: Insights from Diverse Applications of IAMET
Room 407 / 407会议室 |
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| 15:45–17:45 | Coffee Break / 茶歇 | |||
| 15:45–17:45 | Group 13: Energy Efficiency & Engineering Technology
Invited Speaker: Bowen Yi, Associate Professor, Beihang University 特邀报告专家:衣博文,副教授,北京航空航天大学 Topic: Reconstructing Hourly Electricity Load Curves for Chinese Provinces Based on Meteorological Data
Room 205 / 205会议室 |
Group 14: Environmental Regulation I: ESG Disclosure
Invited Speaker: Xiaoli Zhao, Professor, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 特邀报告专家:赵晓丽, 教授,中国石油大学(北京) Topic: Beyond Technological Substitution: Technology Pathway Selection and Impact Mechanism for China’s Steel Decarbonization Considering Capacity Relocation Room 206 / 206会议室 |
Group 15. Environmental Regulation II: Green Regulation
Invited Speaker: Xin Cao, Professor, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 特邀报告专家:曹馨, 教授,中国石油大学(北京) Topic: Potential Evaluation and Deployment Strategy Optimization for Industrial Symbiosis-based Pollution and Carbon Reduction Room 207 / 207会议室 |
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| 15:45–17:45 | Group 16: Labor Force and Employment
Invited Speaker: Kaiye Gao, Professor, Beijing Forestry University 特邀报告专家:高凯烨, 教授,北京林业大学 Topic: AI-Driven Reliability Modeling & Risk Optimization of Integrated Energy Systems Toward the 2030 Transition Target
Room 405 / 405会议室 |
Group 17: Renewable Energy I: Wind, Solar, Hydro & Storage
Invited Speaker: Feng Dong, Professor, Yanshan University 特邀报告专家:董峰,教授,燕山大学 Topic: Research on the Environmental Benefits and Guiding Strategies of Banning Fossil‑Fuel Vehicle Sales
Room 406 / 406会议室 |
Group 18: Renewable Energy II: Emerging Technologies
Invited speaker: Feng Song, Professor, Renmin University of China 特邀报告专家:宋枫 教授,中国人民大学 Topic: China’s Electricity Market Reform: Addressing the Structural Challenges of Energy Trilemma Room 407 / 407会议室 |
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| 18:00–20:00 | Dinner / 晚餐 | |||
Monday, 24 August 2026 / 2026年8月24日(星期一)
| Time / 时间 | Activity / 活动安排 |
| 09:00–11:30 | Technical Tour – Beijing Future Science City “Energy Valley”
技术参观:北京未来科学城“能源谷” |
| 11:30–13:00 | Lunch Break / 午餐 |
Schedule of Invited Speakers and Breakout Sessions
特邀报告及分组报告安排表
Group 1. Power & Energy System Optimization (Full Paper/全文)
Convener: Xiujian Peng, Associate Professor, Centre for Policy Studies, Victoria University
Date: August 22 (8月22日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 205 (205会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Shiwei Yu |
Cost‑Effective Decarbonization of China’s Power System Driven by Spatio‑Temporal Coordinated Planning of Generation, Transmission, Storage, and Demand |
| 2 | Xiaowei Li | Explainable Algorithm Selection in Hourly Short-Term Load Forecasting: A Comparative Analysis of Fixed and Adaptive Learning Strategies |
| 3 | Jinhong Zhu | Coupling concentrating-solar surplus heat with solid-oxide electrolysis for e-methanol synthesis: A field-data-driven techno-economic and exergy assessment |
| 4 | Jiayu Li | Dynamic Carbon Asset Allocation and Trusted Accounting System for Oilfields under Complex Working Conditions: A TRIZ-Driven Blockchain-AI Collaborative Architecture |
| 5 | Renxuan Li | A Multi-Agent Game Study of the New Energy Vehicle Market under Differentiated Government Subsidies |
Group 2. Energy Policy (Full Paper/全文)
Convener: Igor Skryabin, Australian National University, Professor
Date: August 22 (8月22日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 206 (206会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Baichen Xie |
Has the Construction of Ultra‑High‑Voltage (UHV) Transmission Projects Facilitated the Development of New Power Systems? |
| 2 | Zongheng Yang | The Synergistic Effect of Phasing Out New Energy Subsidies and Green Credit Policies—Impact on the Innovation Capabilities of Photovoltaic Enterprises |
| 3 | Hanmin Dong | Cities as Catalysts: Low-Carbon City Pilots and Corporate Productivity |
| 4 | Limin Liu | How Does Urban Digital Transformation Readiness Improve Firms’ ESG Performance? Evidence from China’s Industrial Sector |
| 5 | Jingwen Zhang | Stronger or more fragile? Geopolitical risk, technological development, and global lithium-ion power battery industrial chain resilience |
Group 3. Climate Finance (Full Paper/全文)
Convener: Yifan Shen, Tongji University, Associate Professor
Date: August 22 (8月22日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 207 (207会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Yongping Sun |
Mechanisms, Evolution and Strategic Responses of Global Carbon Pricing |
| 2 | Yu Sun | Spillover Effects of New Energy Industry Chain Risks and Their Impact Mechanisms: A Higher-Order Moment Perspective |
| 3 | Changyu Liu | Strategic Misalignment in ESG Governance: Insights from a Quadrilateral Evolutionary Game of Greenwashing |
| 4 | Hanfei Song | Supply Chain Climate Risk and Corporate Greenwashing: The Roles of Objective Exposure, Perception, and Ethical Oversight |
| 5 | Ziyi Lan | Along and Beyond the Curve: Disentangling the Volatility Effects of Renewable Energy |
Group 4. Energy Investment (Full Paper/全文)
Convener: Zhenhua Liu, China University of Mining and Technology, Associate Professor
Date: August 22 (8月22日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 205 (205会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Xiangyun Gao |
Resilience of Complex System for Strategic Mineral Resources Exploration-Production-Supply-Storage-Sales under Multiple Overlapping Risks |
| 2 | Yijun Zhang | Setting the recycled-content ceiling: certifiable supply, chain-of-custody recognition, and the EV-versus-storage scope of China’s battery mandate under the EU Battery Regulation |
| 3 | Ting Zhang | Firm AI vs. Peer AI: Moderating the impact of climate risk perception on power battery supply chain resilience |
| 4 | Tuerxunguli Wubulikasimu | Carbon Lock-in at the Firm Level: Feedback Mechanisms and Configurational Determinants |
| 5 | James Cheong | Panacea or Poison? Exploring the Effect of Economic Policy Uncertainty on Chinese Corporate ESG Performance |
Group 5. Domestic Energy Transition Policy
Convener: Shanglei Chai, Shandong Normal University, Professor
Date: August 22 (8月22日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 206 (206会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Han Hao |
Building a Foundational Dataset for Resource Constraints in Transportation Energy Transition |
| 2 | Yang Bai | Optimal Allocation of Flexible Resources and Emergency Resilience Assessment for Power Systems with High-Penetration Renewable Energy |
| 3 | Haoran Ma | The impact of central-local policy instruments consistency on renewable energy development |
| 4 | Yanfang Zhang | Trade-offs between Climate Action and Social Equity: The Distributional Effects of China’s Low-Carbon Policies |
| 5 | Li Xie | Counter-cyclical Macro Policy Adjustment and Firms’ Green Productive Forces |
| 6 | Chaoqun Zhang | Stage-based customized information feedback promotes individual electricity-saving behavior: Evidence from a field experiment in China |
Group 6. Energy Transition: International & Geopolitics
Convener: Sufang Zhang, North China Electric Power University, Professor
Date: August 22 (8月22日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 207 (207会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Jian Chai |
Asymmetric Impacts of Geopolitical Risks on Energy Trade |
| 2 | Li Xinyue | The Impact of Geopolitical Risks on Lithium Production in Major Lithium-producing Countries |
| 3 | Enas Ghonimi | Foreign Energy Aid and Energy Transition: Evidence from Emerging and Developing Countries |
| 4 | Kaho Yu | From Fossil Fuels to Electricity: The New Geopolitics of Energy Transition in Southeast Asia |
| 5 | Xiaomin Liu | How Do Economic Sanctions Impact the Global Fossil Energy Trade Pattern? Based on TERGM |
| 6 | Qian Lu | Heterogeneous Effects of Geopolitical Risk Attention: Evidence from U.S. Energy Firms |
| 7 | Yang Yang | Tariff Shocks and Chinese NEV Firms’ Overseas Relocation: Supply Chain Restructuring, Scale Economies, and National Welfare |
Group 7. Energy Development Planning
Convener: Rui Huang, Nanjing Normal University, Associate Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 205 (205会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Jiahai Yuan |
Pathways for Coal Power Transition in the New Power System toward NDC Targets and Its Socio‑Economic Impacts |
| 2 | Jinqi Mao | Interprovincial Allocation of Coal Power Phase-out: A Model Based on Multidimensional Losses and Risk Cascades |
| 3 | Ying Jiang | A Risk-Averse Stochastic Optimization Model for Provincial Electric Power System Planning in China Under Carbon Price Uncertainty |
| 4 | Zehao Jiang | Optimal climate pathways to the global warming target with endogenous technological change |
| 5 | Kexin Wu | A dataset of the low-carbon energy transition index for Chinese cities, 2003–2022 |
| 6 | Yanfei Li | Trends of Low-carbon Hydrogen Energy Projects in China |
| 7 | Shujun Li | Turbine-Level mapping of global offshore wind power expansion from 2015 to 2025 |
Group 8. AI & Smart Energy Systems
Convener: Li Xie, Hunan University, Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 206 (206会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Chunhua Xin |
Digital Intelligence Empowering Fossil Energy Transition |
| 2 | Luyao Zhang | AI-enabled Climate-Resilient Operations Governance for Offshore Wind Energy: A Multi-objective Decision Framework for Sustainable Energy Transition |
| 3 | Yixuan Zhang | AI-Enabled Halal-Energy-Carbon Traceability for the 2030 Energy System: A Conceptual Framework from Malaysia’s Halal Cold Chains |
| 4 | Han Xu | From Automated Scoring to Decision Intelligence: An AI-Driven Multi-Stakeholder Assessment Framework for Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks |
| 5 | Xiaoxi Li | A News Summarization Method Integrating Price Dynamics for Carbon Market Decision Support |
| 6 | Zekun Yan | Quantifying the Governance Gap between AI-Assisted Methane Alerts and ESG Accountability in the Oil and Gas Sector |
| 7 | Yuhang Li | A Synergistic Optimization of Steel Production and Energy Management via Lyapunov-Reinforcement Learning |
Group 9. Carbon Market & Trading
Convener: Erwei Xiang, Newcastle University, Associate Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 207 (207会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Ke wang |
Dual CO2 mitigations with diminishing margins: Lessons learned from China’s intensity-based national ETS |
| 2 | Xiaoxiao Tan | Research on the Emission Reduction Effects and Compliance Pressure of Steel Enterprises under the Carbon Trading System |
| 3 | Zhou Yao | Optimal Carbon Market Regimes under Technological Uncertainty: A Bilevel Reinforcement Learning Framework |
| 4 | Mengqi Gao | Carbon–Green Electricity Value Transfer in E-Fuels under the EU CBAM: Mechanisms and China’s Strategic Responses |
| 5 | Di Li | Hedging China’s Carbon Markets: Effectiveness, Costs, and Diversification |
| 6 | Xiaoyi Zhang | An Explainable Multi-Scale Forecasting Framework for Carbon Trading Price |
Group 10. Carbon Emission Policy & Measurement
Convener: Yang Yang, Sun Yat-sen University, Associate Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 405 (405会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Hui Wang |
Household Consumption and Carbon Emissions: The Impact of Demographic Characteristics |
| 2 | Liye Wang | Research on Peak Carbon Emission Prediction and Path of Public Institution Buildings in Beijing Based on LEAP Model |
| 3 | Jiahui Liu | Digital Technology and Embodied Carbon Inflows: Evidence from City-Level Multi-Regional Input-Output Tables in China |
| 4 | Yurun Gu | Digital Finance, Restructuring of Household Consumption Behavior and Residents’ Indirect Carbon Emissions |
| 5 | Yingdong Wei | Landscape configuration for co-improvement of land use carbon performance and PM2.5 exposure: Evidence from urban functional typology |
| 6 | Shiyi Lu | Capacity allocation in dual markets of energy storage operator: A perspective on leasing mode decisions in renewable energy supply chain |
Group 11. Climate Economics & Extreme Weather
Convener: Kaveh Khalilpour, University of Technology Sydney, Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 406 (406会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Miaomiao Liu |
Transboundary economic losses from extreme heatwave-driven hydropower shortages |
| 2 | Binjie Wang | Commodity Price Risk Spillover Networks Conditional on Climate Shocks: A Multi-Timescale Perspective |
| 3 | Xiaoya Ye | Climate Shocks, Policy Adjustment, and Macro-Financial Stability during the Low-Carbon Transition: Toward a Two-Region Framework for China |
| 4 | Zhengwei Wang | The Northward Shift of the Precipitation Belt and Climate-Related Systemic Risk: Evidence from the Expected Capital Shortfall of Financial Institutions |
| 5 | Zhenhua Liu | A Tale of Two Climate Risks and Financial Stability: A Capital Flow Perspective |
| 6 | Yi Xu | Does Climate Sentiment Drive Stock Market Volatility? Evidence from China |
| 7 | Jun Yuan | Hybrid AI-Based Electricity Demand Forecasting for Singapore Port Electrification |
Group 12. Energy Economics
Convener: Wenli Liu, Hunan University
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 13:30–15:30 Venue: Room 407 (407会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Xu Tang |
Integrated Assessment Modeling for Energy Transitions: Insights from Diverse Applications of IAMET |
| 2 | Boshu Li | Cost-Effective Decarbonization Pathways for China’s Oil Refining Industry toward Carbon Neutrality: An Integrated Assessment Modeling Approach |
| 3 | Abiral Khatri | Exploring the Interplay of Clean Energy, Foreign Direct Investment, and Agriculture on Carbon emissions in Asian Economies: Pathways to Sustainability |
| 4 | Yuxuan Zhao | More Efficient, but less secure. Heterogeneous Outcomes of Global Energy Transition Pathways |
| 5 | Ren Yicheng | The Impact of Renewable Energy Development on income growth |
| 6 | Yuan Li | Code-sharing agreements and social welfare effects |
| 7 | Jinzhu Zhang | Economic and Carbon Emission Impacts of China’s Energy Transition and New Energy Vehicle Development: A Dynamic Energy-Economic CGE Model Analysis |
Group 13. Energy Efficiency & Engineering Technology
Convener: Jun Yuan, Shanghai Maritime University, Associate Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 205 (205会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Bowen Yi |
Reconstructing Hourly Electricity Load Curves for Chinese Provinces Based on Meteorological Data |
| 2 | Shihao Han | Cost Forecasting for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A Bayesian Transfer Learning Approach |
| 3 | Shuang Ning | Non-Monotonic Shadow Carbon Price for Sustainable Aviation Fuel |
| 4 | Hui Han | Incorporating Platinum Circular Economy and Climate Impact of Leakage into Hydrogen Pathways |
| 5 | Yu Nan | Research on the Spatiotemporal Evolution Trends and Control Pathways of China’s Energy Ecological Footprint |
| 6 | Yingna Zhao | RTN-Based Coordinated Coupling of Material and Energy Flow Scheduling in Steel Enterprises and Evaluation of Demand Response Capabilities |
Group 14. Environmental Regulation I: ESG Disclosure
Convener: Yanfang Zhang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 206 (206会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Xiaoli Zhao |
Beyond Technological Substitution: Technology Pathway Selection and Impact Mechanism for China’s Steel Decarbonization Considering Capacity Relocation |
| 2 | Erwei Xiang | CEO gender and corporate carbon information disclosure: Evidence from China |
| 3 | Shan Huang | Mandatory Sustainability Information Disclosure and Corporate Substantive Action—— Evidence from the NFRD and CSRD |
| 4 | Mengdie Qu | Ultra-High-Voltage Transmission and the Spatial Concentration of Artificial Intelligence Firms |
| 5 | Zilin Yang | Risk Propagation in CCUS Systems Based on Complex Network Theory |
| 6 | Xiaoyun Xing | Bank divestment efficiency and differentiated regulation in China’s “Two Highs and One Surplus” sectors: A network-based approach |
Group 15. Environmental Regulation II: Green Regulation
Convener: Ziyi Lan, Renmin University of China, Associate Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 207 (207会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Xin Cao |
Potential Evaluation and Deployment Strategy Optimization for Industrial Symbiosis-based Pollution and Carbon Reduction |
| 2 | Zhen Chen | Beyond carrots and sticks: implementation architecture reshapes firm abatement strategies toward China’s carbon neutrality |
| 3 | Wenli Liu | How Does Voluntary Environmental Regulation Boost Green Innovation: Evidence from China’s Green Factory Program |
| 4 | Rui Huang | Kill two birds with one stone? Examining FDI’s dual role in global value chain and green transition in ASEAN countries |
| 5 | Xin Yue | A Pilot Study of Low-Carbon Agricultural Practices and Perceived Economic Benefits in China |
| 6 | Chunyi Ji | Capacity allocation in dual markets of energy storage operator: A perspective on renting mode decisions in renewable energy supply chain |
Group 16. Labor Force and Employment
Convener: Xiaoyun Xing, Beijing Forestry University
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 405 (205会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Kaiye Gao |
AI-Driven Reliability Modeling & Risk Optimization of Integrated Energy Systems Toward the 2030 Transition Target |
| 2 | Yanmuchen Zhou | The Impact of the Development of the Legal Framework for Commercial Arbitration on Corporate Export Resilience: Evidence from the Green and Low-Carbon Transition |
| 3 | Tianyu Duan | A Textual Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policies and Public Comments |
| 4 | Shanglei Chai | Dynamic network connectedness of the green and low-carbon energy transition system: The shock of climate and economic policy uncertainties |
| 5 | Yujin Zhang | AI-Driven Consumer Segmentation for Low-Carbon Dietary Transition: Evidence from Traditional High-Carbon Food Consumption in Beijing |
| 6 | Wangmiao Du | Adoption and Development Strategies of Driver-Assistance Systems in Electric Vehicle |
Group 17. Renewable Energy I: Wind, Solar, Hydro & Storage
Convener: Yanfei Li, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 406 (406会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Feng Dong |
Research on the Environmental Benefits and Guiding Strategies of Banning Fossil‑Fuel Vehicle Sales |
| 2 | Nicole Thornton | Renewables-based pricing: Rethinking tariffs for emissions reduction |
| 3 | Yixue Bai | Research on China’s LNG Market Price Forecasting Based on Secondary Decomposition and Differentiated Model Construction |
| 4 | Panyao Qin | Health Effects of the West-to-East Power Transmission Project |
| 5 | Lingli Qing | Corporate Computing Power Deployment and Energy Rebound Effect: Evidence from Artificial Intelligence Data Center |
| 6 | Xiaoning Xu | Research on Provincial Renewable Energy Consumption Mechanism Based on the Soccer League Mode |
| 7 | Pol Torres | Optimization of Distributed Energy Resources and Electric Vehicles in Microgrid Environments |
Group 18. Renewable Energy II: Emerging Technologies
Convener: Yan Long, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Professor
Date: August 23 (8月23日)
Time: 15:45–17:45 Venue: Room 407 (407会议室)
| ID | Presenter | Title |
| 1 | Invited Speaker:
Feng Song |
China’s Electricity Market Reform: Addressing the Structural Challenges of Energy Trilemma |
| 2 | Shangcong Yang | Carbon Source Eligibility and the Competitiveness of China-Based E-Methanol in the Maritime Energy Transition |
| 3 | Yadong Wang | Beyond physical distance: What constrains cross-regional collaboration in hydrogen innovation? |
| 4 | Xiaowen Chen | The Impact of New Power Infrastructure Construction on the Application of New Energy Vehicle Sales—Evidence from China’s Ultra-High Voltage Power Transmission Projects |
| 5 | Junliang Dong | Quantifying the Environmental and Social Welfare Effects of Electric Vehicle Purchase Tax Policies |
| 6 | Zhiqing Zhao | The Impact of the Digital Economy on Energy Transition across the Globe: Evidence from 97 Countries |
| 7 | Yan Long | Low-carbon optimal scheduling of multiple energy flows in steel plants under continuous-production and carbon-quota constraints |
Conference Address
Location
Full Address: No. 21 Shuiku Road, Changping District, Beijing
Nearest Public Transport Hub
The closest subway station to the venue, approximately 2.6 km away. From here, you can take a short taxi ride (around 10 minutes) or local public buses to reach the conference center conveniently.
Two Major International Airports & Access Guide
1. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) – ~43 km to the venue
- Public Transit (Cost-effective): Take airport express + connecting subway lines to Changping Dongguan Station, then transfer to a local bus or short taxi to the venue; total travel time approx. 1.5 hours.
- Direct Taxi / Ride-hailing (Convenient): Door-to-door service, total travel time around 1 hour.
- Airport Shuttle Bus Option: Direct dedicated airport shuttle Line 18 runs from PEK to Changping District (fare ~CNY 30), alight at key Changping stops and take a short 10–15-minute taxi to the venue.
2. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) – ~70 km to the venue
- Public Transit (Budget option): Take Daxing Airport Express and transfer via multiple subway lines to Changping Dongguan Station, followed by local feeder transport; total travel time approx. 2–2.5 hours.
- Direct Taxi / Ride-hailing (Recommended for comfort): Most hassle-free way for international attendees, total travel time roughly 1.5 hours.
Accommodation
Nearby Hotels (5–10 min walk to venue)
- Sinopec International Conference Center Hotel (On-site)
Direct access to conference facilities; lakeside & mountain views - Jundu Resort Hotel
Adjacent to the venue; short walk; business & leisure amenities
Official Hotel: Sinopec International Conference Center
1. Room Types & Rates
- King Room: CNY 500 per night
- Twin Room: CNY 500 per night
- View Single Room (1.2m × 1.9m single bed): CNY 400 per night (for domestic participants only)
2. Booking Channels
- International Participants
Please download and fill out the official accommodation registration form, then submit the completed form to the hotel’s exclusive overseas booking email: 382687763@qq.com
Click and Download registration form - Domestic Participants
Please book rooms directly by contacting the hotel booking manager:
Booking Manager: Xing Haoran (邢浩然)
Mobile: 13661019145 (24-hour booking service)
3. Important Reminders
- Room inventory is limited. All participants are strongly recommended to make reservations at your earliest convenience to avoid fully booked status.
- All accommodation adjustments (stay dates, room categories, extra demands) shall be communicated directly with the hotel via the above contact methods.

