To promote academic exchanges and cooperation among experts and scholars in the field of energy economics and management in China, the 15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China & the 17th Strategic Seminar on Energy Resource Development and Utilization will be held in Dalian, Liaoning Province from September 4 to 6, 2026. Jointly sponsored by the Department of Management Sciences of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Energy Economics and Management Research Branch of Chinese Society of Systems Engineering, and Dalian University of Technology, and undertaken by the School of Economics and Management of Dalian University of Technology, this conference welcomes submissions and participation from experts and scholars in relevant fields.
I. Conference Theme
Global Energy Transformation and the Construction of a Powerful Energy Nation
II. Conference Arrangements
1. Pre-conference Workshop: Frontier academic analysis, model method interpretation, policy interpretation, etc.
2. Conference Exchanges: Keynote speeches, Carbon Neutrality Dean Forum, Roundtable Forum for Outstanding Young Talent Development, Government-University-Research Roundtable Forum on Building a Powerful Energy Nation, Academic Journal Editors Forum, project research exchanges, innovation achievement releases, parallel sessions, etc.
3. Award Ceremony: Annual Awards for Energy and Climate Change, Guoshun Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, and other honorary presentations.
4. Talent Recruitment: Doctoral recruitment by relevant universities and enterprises.
III. Main Topics
Topics include but are not limited to: energy security, new energy system construction, energy market and industrial policies, energy conservation and emission reduction technology management, climate economics theories, climate-economic system modeling methods, climate engineering management, energy system optimization and decision-making, carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, green finance and carbon finance, carbon pricing mechanisms, global climate governance, green consumption and low-carbon behaviors, regional low-carbon transformation and collaborative governance, energy supply chain and operation management, corporate low-carbon operation and ESG, environmental regulation, etc.
IV. Supporting Journals
The conference accepts both Chinese and English manuscripts. With the authors’ consent, outstanding papers will be recommended to supporting journals according to research themes. The list of supporting journals is continuously updated as follows:
Chinese Journals: Energy and Climate Change, Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology (Social Sciences Edition), Advances in Climate Change Research, Journal of China University of Geosciences (Social Sciences Edition), Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment, Journal of Dalian University of Technology (Social Sciences Edition), Chinese Journal of Environmental Management, Coal Economic Research
English Journals: Energy and Climate Change, Advances in Climate Change Research, Applied Energy, Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment, Energy Policy, Journal of Modelling in Management, Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics
V. Conference Venue
Nikko Hotel Dalian, Dalian, Liaoning Province
VI. Key Conference Dates
August 11: Manuscript submission deadline
August 20: Deadline for discounted conference registration fees
August 25: Hotel reservation deadline
September 3: On-site check-in for pre-conference workshop
September 3–4: Pre-conference workshop
September 4: On-site check-in for conference participants
September 4: Extended Council Meeting (21:00–22:00)
September 5–6: Official conference sessions
September 7: Participant departure
VII. Invited Keynote Speakers
(To be confirmed)
VIII. Organizers
Sponsors
Department of Management Sciences, National Natural Science Foundation of China
Energy Economics and Management Research Branch, Chinese Society of Systems Engineering
Dalian University of Technology
Undertakers
School of Economics and Management, Dalian University of Technology
Futures Research Institute, Dalian University of Technology
Co-organizers
Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing Laboratory for System Engineering of Carbon Neutrality
Basic Science Center Project of “Energy and Climate Change”, National Natural Science Foundation of China
MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality System and Engineering Management
Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Economics and Environmental Management
Editorial Department of Energy and Climate Change
Carbon Emission Reduction Engineering Management Professional Committee, China Coal Society
Chinese Society for Socio-Economic Systems Analysis
Beijing Operations Research Society
Complex System Professional Committee, Chinese Society of Systems Engineering
School of Management, Beijing Institute of Technology
Shandong Guoshun Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Previous Undertakers
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2007), Xi’an University of Science and Technology (2008), China University of Mining and Technology (2009), Beijing Institute of Technology (2009), Shanxi University of Finance and Economics (2010), Beijing Institute of Technology (2010), Jiangsu University (2011), East China University of Science and Technology (2012), Wuhan University (2013), Beijing Institute of Technology (2014), Jinan University (2015), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2016), Renmin University of China (2017), Central South University, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Hunan 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center for Two-type Society and Ecological Civilization (2018), East China University of Science and Technology (2019), Jiangsu University (2020), Yan’an University (2023), Guangxi University (2024), Xi’an Shiyou University (2025)
IX. Conference Organizational Committee
Conference Chairs
Liu Zuoyi, Wei Yiming, Kang Xudong, Wu Gang
Conference Vice Chairs
Organizing Committee Chairs
Ye Xin (Dalian University of Technology), Liao Hua (Beijing Institute of Technology)
Organizing Committee Vice Chairs
Ma Xiaowei (Beijing Institute of Technology), Pan Xiongfeng (Dalian University of Technology), Ding Yongjian (Dalian University of Technology), Li Xianneng (Dalian University of Technology)
Organizing Committee Secretaries-General
Shang Hua (Dalian University of Technology), Chen Zhen (Dalian University of Technology)
Academic Committee (Sorted by Pinyin of Surnames)
X. Conference Website and Registration
1. Official Conference Websites:
http://cseem.bit.edu.cn/index.htm
https://sem.dlut.edu.cn/
2. Registration Deadline and Methods:
① Deadline: 12:00, September 5, 2026
② Registration Method: All participants shall fill in and submit the participation confirmation form via Wenjuanxing (web link or QR code)
Registration Link: https://www.wjx.cn/vm/mo31IrX.aspx#
[Registration QR Code]
XI. Manuscript Submission Requirements
Two submission channels are available. Authors may choose one according to their needs. Do not submit duplicate manuscripts.
1. Submission Deadline: August 11, 2026
2. Submission Methods:
(1) Submit manuscripts via the editorial and review system of Energy and Climate Change (https://www.scicloudcenter.com/JECC), and select the corresponding submission topic:
① Channel 1: Select the topic of “15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China (Channel 1: Conference Submission)”
② Channel 2: Select the topic of “15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China (Channel 2: Joint Conference and Journal Submission)”
(2) Submit manuscripts in Word format, complying with the formatting specifications of Energy and Climate Change (https://www.sciengine.com/jecc/authorCenter?scroll=section_3).
(3) No revisions (including adjustments of author order and affiliations) will be accepted after manuscript submission. The name, affiliation and contact information of the presenter must be clearly marked on the manuscript.
XII. Conference Fees
All participants shall pay the conference registration fee. Accommodation and transportation fees are at the participants’ own expense (the organizing committee can assist with hotel reservations).
Registration Fee Standards:
2. Payment Methods (See attachment for detailed payment and invoicing procedures):
(1) Bank Transfer
Pay via the account provided by Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. Remarks for transfer: “Energy Annual Conference 2026 + (Pre-workshop attendance if applicable) + Paying Unit + Payer” (abbreviated acceptable). Send the transfer voucher as an attachment to the conference email: energy2025dlut@163.com.
(2) QR Code Payment
Pay via the QR code provided by Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. with the same required remarks as above.
(3) On-site Payment
On-site payment via bank card, WeChat, Alipay or cash is available during registration.
(4) Invoice Issuance
Electronic invoices will be issued by Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. Scan the dedicated QR code, fill in accurate information, and the system will automatically send the invoice to the reserved email after issuance.
(5) Financial Contact
Pu Ling: +86 15842421043
XIII. Accommodation and Fee Instructions
1. Designated Conference Hotels and Agreed Prices
(1) Nikko Hotel Dalian
King Room: RMB 490/night (single breakfast)
Twin Room: RMB 490/night (single breakfast), RMB 570/night (double breakfast)
(2) Dalian Furong International Hotel
King Room: RMB 350/night (single/double breakfast included)
Twin Room: RMB 350/night (single/double breakfast included)
Hotel Reservation Contact: Xiu Yaning +86 15942893345
2. Hotel Reservation
Fill in the room reservation information in the participation confirmation form and select the room type. The organizing committee will assist with reservation arrangements.
3. Accommodation Payment and Invoicing
Accommodation fees shall be paid on check-in, and invoices will be issued by the hotel.
XIV. Organizing Committee Contact Information
1. General Conference Inquiries
Shang Hua: +86 13478540166
Chen Zhen: +86 15998683937
Dong Kun: +86 13009419150
WeChat Group: Add WeChat IDs: greetsh, Dutchen, DK13009419150 (submit payment screenshot for group entry)
2. Pre-conference Workshop Inquiries
Zhang Guofeng: +86 13940806757, email: zguofeng@dlut.edu.cn
WeChat Group: Add WeChat ID: zhanggfdut (submit payment screenshot for group entry)
3. Talent Recruitment Inquiries
Zhang Lin: +86 18909863500, email: zhanglin@dlut.edu.cn
XV. Transportation Routes to Hotels
1. Nikko Hotel Dalian (Conference Venue)
Address: No.123 Changjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian
Transportation:
(1) Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Route 1: 13 km away, 22-minute taxi ride, approximately RMB 30
Route 2: Take Metro Line 2 to Zhongshan Square Station (Exit D), then walk 10 minutes to the hotel
(2) Dalian Railway Station
Route 1: 1.8 km away, 10-minute taxi ride, approximately RMB 10
Route 2: 1.8 km away, 20-minute walking distance
(3) Dalian North Railway Station
Route 1: 18 km away, 24-minute taxi ride, approximately RMB 35
Route 2: Take Metro Line 2 to Zhongshan Square Station (Exit D), then walk 10 minutes to the hotel
2. Dalian Furong International Hotel (Accommodation Only)
Address: No.19 Tuanjie Street, Xigang District, Dalian (Entrance of Russian Style Street)
Transportation:
(1) Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Route 1: 12 km away, 20-minute taxi ride, approximately RMB 22
Route 2: Take Metro Line 2 to Zhongshan Square Station (Exit D), then walk 15 minutes to the hotel
(2) Dalian Railway Station
Route 1: 2.6 km away, 10-minute taxi ride, approximately RMB 10
Route 2: 0.7 km away, 10-minute walking distance
(3) Dalian North Railway Station
Route 1: 16 km away, 18-minute taxi ride, approximately RMB 20
Route 2: Take Metro Line 2 to Zhongshan Square Station (Exit D), then walk 15 minutes to the hotel
Attachment: Payment and Invoice Issuance Procedures for the 15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China
I. Payment Methods
1. Bank Transfer
Pay via the official account of Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. Remarks for transfer: “Energy Annual Conference 2026 + (Workshop attendance if applicable) + Paying Unit + Payer” (abbreviated acceptable). Send the transfer voucher as an attachment to the conference email: energy2025dlut@163.com.
Company Name: Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd.
Tax Identification Number: 91210231MA0TX2455W
Bank: Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Dalian Wuyi Square Sub-branch
Bank Account: 75160154800001171
2. QR Code Payment
Pay via the dedicated QR code of Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. with the same required transfer remarks as specified above.
3. On-site Payment
Bank card, WeChat, Alipay and cash payments are acceptable on-site.
II. Invoice Issuance Procedures
Scan the dedicated QR code and fill in accurate information (enterprise name, tax identification number and email address are mandatory). Invoices will be automatically sent to the reserved email after issuance post-conference.
Participants shall fill in information truthfully according to actual needs (e.g., the number of invoices required for group participants from the same unit).
III. Financial Contact
Pu Ling: +86 15842421043
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