To promote academic exchanges and cooperation among young scholars in the field of energy and environmental policy and management in China and improve the academic research level and theoretical innovation capacity of this discipline, the 10th National Youth Academic Conference on Energy, Environmental Policy and Management will be held in Changsha, Hunan Province from November 6 to 8, 2026. Jointly sponsored by the Energy Economics and Management Research Branch of Chinese Society for Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics and Hunan University, and undertaken by the Business School of Hunan University and other institutions, the conference sincerely welcomes the participation of young scholars nationwide.

I. Conference Overview

During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China’s energy development has entered a stage of overlapping security risks, accelerated low-carbon transformation, breakthroughs in energy innovation, in-depth institutional reform and restructured international cooperation. The state has clearly proposed to initially build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient modern energy system by 2030. Meanwhile, the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is advancing rapidly. The large-scale development of new energy, construction of new power systems, establishment of a unified national power market, and implementation of the dual carbon control system have put forward new requirements for energy security, market mechanisms, technological innovation and governance capacity.

Against this backdrop, centered on the theme of Modern Energy System Construction and Green Low-Carbon Transformation, this conference invites renowned domestic and foreign scholars and industry experts to conduct in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics including energy security and resilience, new power systems and power markets, carbon pricing and carbon markets, artificial intelligence and digitalization of energy, green low-carbon transformation, and high-quality development of the energy industry. It aims to facilitate academic exchanges and cooperation in energy economics and management, and promote theoretical innovation and policy practice. Young scholars are warmly invited to submit papers and attend the conference.

II. Main Conference Contents

1. Conference Keynote Speeches (in no particular order)

Liu Zuoyi, Researcher, Department of Management Sciences, National Natural Science Foundation of China

Du Huibin, Professor, Tianjin University

Liao Hua, Professor, Beijing Institute of Technology

Liu Yu, Professor, Peking University

Xie Wei, Researcher, Peking University

Chen Xiaoguang, Professor, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

Li Jiashuo, Professor, Shandong University

Wang Yudong, Professor, Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Wang Qunwei, Professor, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Yu Shiwei, Professor, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

Zhu Bangzhu, Professor, Guangxi University

Xue Lei, General Manager of Smart Energy Efficiency Business, Wasion Group Co., Ltd.

Zhang Xian, Researcher, Administrative Center for China’s Agenda 21

2. Youth Scholar Parallel Forums

Excellent submitted papers will be selected for on-site oral presentations and academic exchanges.

3. University Talent Recruitment Fair for Resources, Environment and Energy Management

Universities and research institutions in resources, environment, energy management, coal, oil & gas, electric power and other related fields will be invited. School representatives will introduce recruitment positions, talent introduction policies and youth faculty development support policies, with on-site consultation and communication available.

III. Organizing Institutions

Sponsors

Energy Economics and Management Research Branch, Chinese Society for Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics

Hunan University

Undertakers

Business School, Hunan University

MOE Philosophy and Social Science Innovation Team for Carbon Pricing Mechanisms and Intelligent Decision-Making

Hunan Systems Engineering and Management Society

Co-Organizers

Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Beijing Institute of Technology

MIIT Key Laboratory of Enterprise Big Data Quality Management and Risk Control

Jiangsu University Philosophy and Social Science Laboratory of Intelligent Management and Low-Carbon Operation for Manufacturing Systems

Center for Energy and Critical Mineral Interdisciplinary Research, Guangxi University

Wasion Group Co., Ltd.

IV. Conference Organizational Committee

V. Conference Time, Venue and Agenda

Conference Time: November 6–8, 2026

Main Venue: Wyndham Garden Changsha Yuelu University Town

Sub-Venue: Business School, Hunan University

Note: Presentations in parallel forums will be selected from submitted papers. Detailed arrangements will be subject to the Second Round Notice and Conference Handbook. Morning sessions on November 7 and 8 will be held at Wyndham Garden Changsha Yuelu University Town; afternoon parallel forums and talent recruitment fair on November 7 will be held at the Business School of Hunan University.

VI. University Talent Recruitment Fair for Resources, Environment and Energy Management

To further leverage the conference platform for youth talent exchange and career development, a special talent recruitment fair will be held concurrently. Deans and representatives from relevant universities will introduce recruitment positions and talent introduction policies, providing communication and matching opportunities for young scholars, postdocs and PhD candidates seeking employment. Participants may register voluntarily in the conference reply form. Detailed information on participating institutions and arrangements will be released in the Second Round Notice.

VII. Key Conference Deadlines

October 20, 2026: Deadline for full paper/abstract submission

October 25, 2026: Release of participation invitations and confirmation of speakers

October 28, 2026: Deadline for reserved hotel room booking

November 2, 2026: Deadline for online conference registration

November 6, 2026: Conference check-in and on-site registration

VIII. Paper Submission Guidelines

1. Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026

2. Submission Method: Send papers to the official email: cremhnu@126.com. Email subject: The 10th National Youth Academic Conference on Energy, Environmental Policy and Management. The email body should state the speaker’s name, affiliation, identity (faculty/postdoc/PhD student, etc.) and contact information. The attachment should be named in the format: Speaker’s Name – Affiliation (e.g., Zhang San – Tsinghua University).

3. Paper Requirements:

(1) Unpublished full papers or abstracts relevant to the conference theme, both Chinese and English are acceptable.

(2) Files in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

(3) The first page must include: title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author’s email and phone number, abstract, keywords, author biography, and funding information.

(4) Submitted abstracts are only for internal academic communication during the conference and will not be officially published.

4. The organizing committee will arrange expert reviews, select qualified papers for on-site presentations, and notify speakers via email on October 25.

IX. Cooperated Hotels & Accommodation Reservation

To facilitate transportation and conference arrangements, participants are recommended to book the designated cooperative hotels below.

1. Wyndham Garden Changsha Yuelu University Town

Superior King/Twin Room: CNY 349/night; Deluxe King/Twin Room: CNY 399/night; Executive King/Twin Room: CNY 439/night

Contact: Manager Liu +86 13657412636

Address: Intersection of Mayuan Road and Yuwan Road, Yuelu District, Changsha

2. Vienna International Hotel (Changsha Yuelu Binjiang University Town Branch)

Deluxe Single Room: CNY 278/night; Deluxe Twin Room: CNY 278/night; Executive King/Twin Room: CNY 299/night

Contact: Manager He +86 15574332555

Address: Building 32, Lufengheyuan, No.328 Xiaoxiang Middle Road, Yuelu District, Changsha

Warm Reminder: Hotel rooms are limited during the conference period. Please confirm your itinerary in advance and fill in accommodation demands accurately in the conference reply form to reserve rooms and arrange shuttle transportation between hotels and the Business School of Hunan University.

X. Transportation Guide

1. Changsha Huanghua International Airport → Wyndham Garden Changsha Yuelu University Town

① Public Transport: Take Metro Line 6 (towards Xiejiaqiao) from Airport T1/T2 Station to Chaoyangcun Station, transfer to Metro Line 3 (towards Xiangtan North Railway Station) to Fubuhe Station, exit from Gate 3 and walk about 800 meters to the hotel (approx. 1.5 hours).

② Taxi: 32 kilometers, approx. 45 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

2. Changsha South Railway Station → Wyndham Garden Changsha Yuelu University Town

① Public Transport: Take Metro Line 4 (towards Guanziling) from Changsha South Railway Station to Fubuhe Station, exit from Gate 3 and walk about 800 meters to the hotel (approx. 55 minutes).

② Taxi: 17 kilometers, approx. 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

3. Changsha Railway Station → Wyndham Garden Changsha Yuelu University Town

① Public Transport: Take Metro Line 3 (towards Xiangtan North Railway Station) from Changsha Railway Station to Fubuhe Station, exit from Gate 3 and walk about 800 meters to the hotel.

② Taxi: 11 kilometers, approx. 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

XI. Official Conference Websites

1. Energy Economics and Management Research Branch Website: http://cseem.bit.edu.cn/

2. Business School of Hunan University Website: https://ibschool.hnu.edu.cn/

XII. Registration & Payment

Please scan the QR code below to fill out and submit the Conference Registration and Payment Reply Form before November 2, 2026.

[Registration & Payment Entrance]

Registration Fee Standard: Regular participants (including postdocs): CNY 1,200 per person; Students (with valid student ID): CNY 800 per person.

Conference fees are uniformly collected by Hunan Lipai Cultural Industry Development Co., Ltd., the designated conference service institution. The registration page supports QR code payment and bank transfer, where invoice information can be filled in.

XIII. Contact Information

Email: cremhnu@126.com

Organizing Committee of the 10th National Youth Academic Conference on Energy, Environmental Policy and Management

September 11, 2026