From July 17 to 19, 2026, the 2026 5th International Conference on Smart Grid and Energy Systems (SGES 2026) was successfully held in Qingdao. The conference was hosted by Qingdao University, organized by the College of Physical, and the Weihai Institute of Innovation at Qingdao University, and supported by Zhengzhou University, the Institute of Smart Energy Storage at Inner Mongolia University of Technology, the Fujian Key Laboratory of New Energy Power Generation and Power Conversion, Guangdong University of Technology, and Qingdao Binhai University.
With "Smart Grid and Energy Systems" as its central theme, the conference addressed the global carbon-neutrality agenda and China’s major needs in developing a new-type power system. Nearly 100 experts, scholars, researchers, and industry representatives from China and abroad gathered to exchange ideas and engage in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics, including smart grid technologies, big data analytics for smart grids, pathways to carbon neutrality, energy storage technologies, and energy system modeling.
The opening ceremony was chaired by Professor Kai Wang of Qingdao University. Professor Qiang Li, Dean of the College of Physical at Qingdao University, delivered the opening remarks, officially launching this international gathering of leading minds.
The conference featured invited keynote speeches by Professor Yunlong Shang of Shandong University, Professor Kai Wang of Qingdao University, Professor Hao Wang of North-Chiang Mai University in Thailand, and Associate Researcher Xiaoshan Wang of Qingdao University. They shared the latest research findings and insights in their respective fields, engaging in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge technologies and development trends in Smart Grid, Energy Systems and other related areas.
During the oral presentation sessions, 23 young scholars from universities and research institutions in China and abroad—including the University of Science and Technology of China, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Southeast University, the Electric Power Research Institute of the Ultra-High Voltage Transmission Company of China Southern Power Grid, the Technical University of Denmark, Kongju National University in South Korea, and the University of Nottingham Malaysia—presented their latest research. Lively questions and discussions followed, bringing fresh energy and ideas to innovation in smart grids and energy systems.
To broaden research perspectives, explore the latest academic developments, and encourage the exchange of research findings, the conference also held competitions for Best Paper, Best Oral Presentation, and Best Poster. Following a rigorous review by the program committee, nine outstanding research contributions received awards across these categories. The conference fostered a vibrant academic atmosphere both in person and online.
The conference concluded successfully in an open and collaborative spirit. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the experts and scholars who traveled from afar, the young researchers who enthusiastically shared their work, and every staff member whose hard work made the event possible. We look forward to meeting again next year and exploring together the many possibilities of smart grids and energy systems.