To promote academic exchanges and cooperation among experts and scholars in the field of energy economics and management and facilitate the cultivation of high-level talents, the 15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China & the 18th 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 sincerely invites experts, scholars and graduate students in relevant fields to submit papers and attend the conference. Relevant arrangements are announced as follows:

I. Conference Theme

Global Energy Transformation and the Construction of a Powerful Energy Nation

II. Conference Arrangements

1. Academic Exchanges: Disciplinary development reports, special keynote reports, plenary speeches, Deans’ Forum, Roundtable Forum for Outstanding Young Talent Development, Academic Journal Editors Forum, and thematic parallel sessions. A dedicated session for basic research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation for young doctoral students will be set up, inviting principal investigators (doctoral students) of funded projects in the field of resource and environmental economics and management to present research progress reports.

2. Award Ceremony: Presentation of annual awards including the Energy and Climate Change Outstanding Contribution Award, Best Paper Award, Best Reviewer Award, and the Guoshun Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (see Appendix 1 for application guidelines).

3. Pre-conference Workshop (September 3–4): Primarily oriented toward young teachers and graduate students. Invited experts and scholars will share insights on cutting-edge academic issues, interpret energy economic model methodologies, and present personal or team research experiences and project cases (see subsequent sections for consultation and registration methods).

4. Talent Recruitment: Doctoral recruitment by relevant universities and enterprises.

5. Academic Resource Exhibition: Display of high-quality domestic and international academic journals, professional books, Chinese and foreign literature databases and other academic resources.

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, climate risk management, energy system optimization and decision-making, energy engineering management, energy transition and development, 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. Organizing Institutions

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 Program of “Energy and Climate Change”, National Natural Science Foundation of China

MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality System and Engineering 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 (2018), East China University of Science and Technology (2019), Jiangsu University (2020), Yan’an University (2023), Guangxi University (2024), Xi’an Shiyou University (2025)

V. Conference Organizational Committee

Conference Chairs

Wei Yiming, Liu Zuoyi, 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

Chen Weiqiang (Institute of Urban Environment, CAS), Wang Yudong (Nanjing University of Science and Technology)

Secretaries-General

Ma Xiaowei (Beijing Institute of Technology), Pan Xiongfeng (Dalian University of Technology), Ding Yongjian (Dalian University of Technology), Li Xianneng (Dalian University of Technology), Shang Hua (Dalian University of Technology), Chen Zhen (Dalian University of Technology)

VI. Supporting Journals

The conference accepts both Chinese and English manuscripts. With the authors’ consent, outstanding papers will be recommended to relevant supporting journals by research theme (journal list continuously updated):

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, Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment, Energy Policy, Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances, Journal of Modelling in Management, Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics

VII. Conference Venue

Nikko Hotel Dalian, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province (No. 123 Changjiang Road)

VIII. Key Conference Dates

August 16: Deadline for free submission of conference papers or abstracts (deadlines for thematic submissions are determined by session conveners)

August 20: Deadline for discounted conference registration fees

August 25: Hotel reservation deadline

September 3: On-site check-in for pre-conference workshop participants

September 3–4: Pre-conference workshop sessions

September 4: On-site check-in for conference participants

September 4: Extended Council Meeting of Energy Economics Branch (21:00–22:00)

September 5–6: Official conference sessions

September 7: Participant departure

IX. Conference Agenda

1. Disciplinary Development Report

Topic: To be confirmed

Speaker: Wu Gang (Researcher & Deputy Director, Department of Management Sciences, National Natural Science Foundation of China)

2. Special Plenary Reports

(1) Topic: Reflections on Engineering Construction Management in the Intelligent Era

Speaker: Lu Chunfang (Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Former Vice Minister of Railways & Former Deputy General Manager of China Railway Corporation)

(2) Topic: Research on Collaborative Carbon and Pollution Reduction Paths in the Transportation Sector

Speaker: He Hong (Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Director of Institute of Urban Environment, CAS)

(3) Topic: Deficiencies in Scientific Understanding of Human Contribution to Global Warming

Speaker: Zhang Renhe (Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Former Vice President & Dean of School of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University)

3. Plenary Speeches

(1) Topic: Strategic Choices for Energy Structure Transformation and Smart Grid Development

Speaker: Sun Shifang (National High-level Talent Program Leading Talent, Vice President of China Institute of Development Strategy)

(2) Topic: Construction of China’s Life Cycle Assessment Data Infrastructure

Speaker: Xu Ming (National Overseas High-level Talent, Deputy Dean of School of Environment, Tsinghua University & Member of UNEP International Resource Panel)

(3) Topic: Practice and Application of Energy Economics in the Petroleum Market

Speaker: Wang Haibo (Senior Expert & Director of Petroleum Market Research Institute, CNPC Economics & Technology Research Institute)

(4) Topic: Strategic Critical Metal Demand and Safety Management for Low-Carbon Energy

Speaker: Chen Weiqiang (Distinguished Young Scholar of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Researcher of Institute of Urban Environment, CAS)

(5) Topic: Low-Carbon Transformation and Governance Innovation of Agri-Food Systems

Speaker: Xie Wei (Excellent Young Scholar of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Vice Dean of School of Rural Development, Peking University)

(6) Topic: Collaborative Scheduling and Smart Supervision of Environmental Infrastructure

Speaker: Song Jinbo (National High-level Talent Program Leading Talent, Professor of School of Economics and Management, Dalian University of Technology & Principal of the First Batch of MOE Philosophy and Social Science Innovation Team)

(7) Topic: Rising Climate Extremes Amplify Global Terrorism Risk

Speaker: Wang Yudong (Excellent Young Scholar of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Dean of School of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Science and Technology)

(8) Topic: Economic and Emission Reduction Benefits of Photovoltaic Recycling Models

Speaker: Li Jiashuo (Excellent Young Scholar of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Professor of Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University)

4. Deans’ Forum

Tang Baojun (Dean, School of Management, Beijing Institute of Technology)

Zhang Yuejun (Party Secretary, School of Business Administration, Hunan University)

Wang Qunwei (Dean, School of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

Wang Yudong (Dean, School of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Science and Technology)

Ye Xin (Dean, School of Economics and Management, Dalian University of Technology)

Wu Sanmang (Dean, School of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences (Beijing))

Wang Jianliang (Dean, School of Economics and Management, China University of Petroleum (Beijing))

Bai Chunguang (Dean, School of Economics and Management, China University of Petroleum (East China)), etc.

5. Roundtable Forum for Outstanding Young Talent Development

Wang Hui (China University of Petroleum (East China), Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC)

Liu Mengdi (University of International Business and Economics, Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC)

Meng Fanxin (Beijing Normal University, Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC), etc.

6. Special Session for NSFC Basic Research Projects for Doctoral Students

Principal investigators (doctoral students) of funded projects in the field of resource and environmental economics and management are invited to present research progress and share research achievements.

7. Pre-conference Workshops (September 3–4)

Workshop 1: Analysis of China’s Carbon Peaking and Neutrality Policy Framework and Key Management Science Issues

Speaker: Fang Kai (Zhejiang University, National High-level Talent Program Leading Talent)

Workshop 2: High-Quality Academic Paper Writing and Academic Norms in Energy Economics and Environmental Policy

Speaker: Shao Shuai (Tongji University, National High-level Talent Program Leading Talent)

Workshop 3: Energy and Climate Economic Modeling: From Policies and Technologies to Practical Pathways

Speaker: Sun Chuanwang (Xiamen University, Cheung Kong Distinguished Professor of MOE)

Workshop 4: Application of Input-Output Analysis in Energy and Climate Economics

Speaker: Tan Xianchun (Institute of Science and Technology Policy and Management, CAS, Chief Expert of National Social Science Fund Major Project, Lead Author of IPCC AR6)

Workshop 5: Theoretical Development and Green Transformation Model Construction Methods in the Post-EKC Era

Speaker: Yang Mian (Wuhan University, National High-level Youth Talent)

Workshop 6: Evaluation Methods and Operation Management of Energy Technologies: From Theory to Practice

Speaker: Zhu Lei (Beijing Normal University, Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC)

8. Academic Journal Editors Forum

Wang Lulu (Editor-in-Chief, Energy and Climate Change), Liu Chengqing (Executive Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment), Yu Shiwei (Editor-in-Chief & Deputy Director of Editorial Board, Journal of China University of Geosciences (Social Sciences Edition)), Song Xu (Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Environmental Management), Gao Shuren (Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Dalian University of Technology (Social Sciences Edition)), Sun Chuanwang (Associate Editor, Energy Economics), Chen Jing (Associate Editor, International Review of Economics & Finance), Li Qiuting (Topic Editor, Energy)

9. Thematic Parallel Sessions

Session 1: Energy Transition and Climate Governance in the AI EraConvener: Yang Mian (Wuhan University, National High-level Youth Talent)

Session 2: Low-Carbon Energy Transition and Regional High-Quality DevelopmentConvener: Liu Yu (Peking University, Distinguished Young Scholar of NSFC)

Session 3: Mechanism & Data-Driven Optimization Modeling and Application of Energy-Environment SystemsConvener: Zhang Qi (China University of Petroleum, National High-level Talent Program Leading Talent), Xie Wei (Peking University, Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC), Wang Ge (North China Electric Power University)

Session 4: Green Low-Carbon Transformation and Regional Coordinated DevelopmentConvener: Shao Shuai (Tongji University, National High-level Talent Program Leading Talent)

Session 5: Transition from Dual Control of Energy Consumption to Dual Control of Carbon Emissions: Opportunities and ChallengesConvener: Sun Chuanwang (Xiamen University, Cheung Kong Distinguished Professor of MOE)

Session 6: Technological Innovation and Industrial Integration in the Energy IndustryConvener: Zou Shaohui (Dean, School of Management, Xi’an University of Science and Technology)

Session 7: Energy Industrial Chain and Supply Chain ManagementConvener: Jiao Jianling (Hefei University of Technology)

Session 8: High-Quality Development of Energy Futures MarketConvener: Wang Chunqing (Dalian University of Technology), Shang Qin (Dalian University of Technology)

Session 9: Energy Transition and Risk ManagementConvener: Wang Qunwei (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National High-level Talent Program Leading Talent)

Session 10: Collaborative Management of Energy Transition and Strategic Mineral ResourcesConvener: Chen Weiqiang (Institute of Urban Environment, CAS, Distinguished Young Scholar of NSFC), Jin Gui (China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), National High-level Youth Talent)

Session 11: Global Climate Governance and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Convener: Li Jiashuo (Shandong University, Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC)

Session 12: Sustainable Finance, Investment and Behavior in the AI EraConvener: Chen Jing (Cardiff University, Associate Editor of International Review of Economics & Finance)

Session 13: Digital Transformation and Low-Carbon Pathways of Power SystemsConvener: Wu Libo (Fudan University, Distinguished Young Scholar of NSFC)

Session 14: Transformation Pathways and Policy Simulation of New Power Systems Under Carbon Budget ConstraintsConvener: Dai Hancheng (Peking University, Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC)

Session 15: New Energy Transformation Development and Mineral Resource Security GuaranteeConvener: Wu Sanmang (Dean, School of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), New Century Excellent Talent of MOE)

Session 16: New Power Systems and Power MarketConvener: Zhang Xingping (North China Electric Power University, New Century Excellent Talent of MOE)

Session 17: Management Frontiers of New Energy System ConstructionConvener: Zhu Lei (Beijing Normal University, Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC)

Session 18: Construction of New Energy Systems (Papers will be selected for special issue publication in Journal of China University of Geosciences (Social Sciences Edition) after revision)Convener: Yu Shiwei (China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Excellent Young Scholar of NSFC)

Session 19: Solar Geoengineering for Climate Tipping Point Risk MitigationConvener: Liao Hua (Beijing Institute of Technology, Distinguished Young Scholar of NSFC), Yan Aijun (Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute, China Huaneng Group, Convener of ISO/TC156/WG17)

Session 20: Research Frontiers and Progress of Carbon Emission Reduction Behaviors in Addressing Climate ChangeConvener: Long Ruyin (Jiangnan University, Chief Expert of National Social Science Fund Major Project)

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 Method

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://v.wjx.cn/vm/eo33Y84.aspx

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XI. Paper Submission Requirements

Two types of submissions are accepted: (1) Open submissions by authors; (2) Invited submissions by the organizing committee or session conveners.

Three submission channels are available for all authors. Please select only one channel and avoid duplicate submissions.

1. Deadline for open submissions: August 16, 2026

2. Submission Method:

(1) Submit manuscripts via the peer review system of Energy and Climate Change (https://www.scicloudcenter.com/JECC) and select the corresponding submission topic:

① Channel 1: Select “The 15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China (Channel 1: Conference-only Submission)”. Full papers or abstracts (abstract-only upload acceptable) in either Chinese or English are permitted. Fields without asterisks (*) can be left blank. This is a conference-only submission and will not affect other academic submissions.

② Channel 2: Select “The 15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China (Channel 2: Conference & Journal Joint Submission)”.

③ Channel 3: Select “The 15th Annual Academic Conference on Energy Economics and Management in China (Channel 3: NSFC Doctoral Project Submission (Invitation-only))”.

(2) Submit manuscripts in Word format in accordance with the author guidelines 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 submission. All manuscripts must clearly mark the names, affiliations and contact information of authors and presenters.

XII. Conference Fees

All participants shall pay conference registration fees. Accommodation and transportation fees are at participants’ own expense (the organizing committee can assist with hotel reservations).

1. Registration Fee Standards

2. Payment & Invoice Instructions (see Appendix 2 for detailed procedures)

(1) Bank Transfer: Pay via the official account of Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. Remarks: “2026 Energy Annual Conference + (Workshop attendance if applicable) + Paying Unit + Payer” (abbreviation acceptable). Send the transfer voucher to the conference email: energy2025dlut@163.com.

(2) QR Code Payment: Pay via the dedicated QR code of Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. with the same payment remarks as above.

(3) On-site Payment: Bank card, WeChat, Alipay and cash payments are acceptable during on-site registration.

(4) Invoice Issuance: Electronic invoices will be issued by Dalian Shangge Impression Culture Media Co., Ltd. Scan the dedicated QR code to fill in accurate information, and the invoice will be automatically sent to the reserved email address.

(5) Financial Contact: Pu Ling +86 15842421043

XIII. Accommodation Arrangements & Fees

1. Designated Conference Hotels & Agreed Prices

(1) Nikko Hotel Dalian

King Room: CNY 490/night (single breakfast)

Twin Room: CNY 490/night (single breakfast), CNY 570/night (double breakfast)

(2) Dalian Furong International Hotel (500 meters from the conference venue)

King Room: CNY 350/night (single/double breakfast included)

Twin Room: CNY 350/night (single/double breakfast included)

Hotel Reservation Contact: Xiu Yaning +86 15942893345

2. Hotel Reservation

Participants shall fill in room reservation information and select room types in the participation confirmation form. The organizing committee will assist with reservation arrangements.

3. Accommodation Payment & Invoicing

Accommodation fees shall be paid upon check-in, and invoices will be issued directly by the hotels.

XIV. Organizing Committee Contact Information

1. General Conference Inquiries

Shang Hua: +86 13478540166

Chen Zhen: +86 15998683937

WeChat Group Entry: 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 Entry: Add WeChat ID: zhanggfdut (submit payment screenshot for group entry)

3. Talent Recruitment Session Inquiries

Zhang Lin: +86 18909863500, Email: zhanglin@dlut.edu.cn

4. Academic Resource Exhibition Inquiries

Dong Kun: +86 13009419150, Email: dongkun@dlut.edu.cn

XV. Transportation Routes to Conference 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 CNY 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 CNY 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 CNY 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 CNY 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 CNY 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 CNY 20

Route 2: Take Metro Line 2 to Zhongshan Square Station (Exit D), then walk 15 minutes to the hotel