2026 The 3rd China-Africa Green Energy Science and Scientist Program Forum

2026 The 3^rd China-Africa Green Energy Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation & The Talented Young Scientist Program Forum will be held in Jinan, China, from October 23–25, 2026, jointly organized by the China Association for International Exchange of Personnel(CAIEP) and Shandong Jianzhu University.
The Forum will bring together leading scientists, young researchers, research institutions, and industry representatives to exchange the latest advances in energy conversion and storage, clean energy and zero-carbon buildings, green fuels, hydrogen energy, smart energy systems, and so on.
The program will feature plenary lectures, keynote talks, invited talks, a Talented Young Scientist Program Roundtable, and a Green Energy Technology and Equipment Exhibition, providing opportunities for academic exchange, collaboration, and technology transfer.
Registration is free. We look forward to welcoming you to Jinan!
I. Theme
Bringing Together Global Innovation and Talent for a Green Energy Future.

II. Organizers
Hosted by: China Association for International Exchange of Personnel（CAIEP)
Shandong Jianzhu University
Organized by: Shandong Jianzhu University
Co-organized by: Global Organization of African Academic Doctors
III. Academic Committee
Honorary Chair:
Zhaohong Fang
Shandong Jianzhu University
International Advisory Committee:
Roger Ruan
University of Minnesota, USA;
Member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering
Andreas K. Athienitis
Concordia University, Canada; Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Neil Coville
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa
Chair:
Yulong Ding
University of Birmingham, UK
Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Vice Chairs(listed alphabetically by surname):
Leslie Felicia Petrik
University of the Western Cape
Yixiang Shi
Tsinghua University
Chenggong Sun
University of Birmingham / Shandong Jianzhu University
Martin Thuo
North Carolina State University
Haiping Yang
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Members(listed alphabetically by surname):
George-Odhiambo Amolo, Bai Zhang, Ndzondelelo Bingwa, Mduduzile Cele, Zhanjun Cheng, Leilei Dai, Kwadwo Mensah Darkwa, Paulo A. Debiagi, Feiqiang Guo, Jonas Hereijgers, Lindiwe Khotseng, Yanzhou Lei, Thabakgolo T. Letsau, Angui Li, Bingshuo Li, Dong Li, Hongwei Li, Lifeng Li, Borong Lin, Dong Liu, Fang Liu, Ji Liu, Qibin Liu, Qiang Lu, Xuebin Lyu, Tebello Mahamo, Mfundo Makhanya, Machodi Mathaba, Wendy Maxakato, Phumlani Fortune Msomi, Nicholas Musyoka, Peter Ndangili, Yanqing Niu, Chigbo Ozueigbo, Lindelani Qwabe, James Ramontja, Rui Shan, Hui Wang, Yi Wang, Bo Wang, Lei Wang, Wei Wang, Yuqing Wang, Yunpu Wang, Zhongbao Wei, Huaqing Xie, Qingang Xiong, Donghai Xu, Beibei Yan, Zhongqing Yang, Jingang Yao, Shunchun Yao, Hao Yu, Xiangzhou Yuan, Xueliang Yuan, Huawei Zhang, Jiawei Zhang, Yaning Zhang, Bin Zhao, Xing Zhu (List subject to further updates)
Secretary-General:
Hui Li
Shandong Jianzhu University
IV. Organizing Committee
Executive Chair:
Dehu Yu
President, Shandong Jianzhu University
Executive Vice Chairs:
Liping Qiu
Vice President, Shandong Jianzhu University
George Odhiambo Amolo
Dean, School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Technical University of Kenya
Kwadwo Mensah Darkwa
Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Executive Secretaries(listed alphabetically by surname):
Ndzondelelo Bingwa
University of South Africa
Ping Cui
Shandong Jianzhu University
Phumlani Fortune Msomi
University of South Africa
Nicholas Musyoka
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Yunpu Wang
Nanchang University
Yaning Zhang
Harbin Institute of Technology
Members of the Organizing Committee(listed alphabetically by surname):
Yan Gao, Yi Ge, Hongli Guo, Weiwei Jiang, Lingjian Kong, Guoning Li, Jun Li, Shijie Li, Shengnan Liu, Ehab Mostafa, Yongsheng Tian, Emmanuel Acheampong Tsiwah, Qiangqiang Xiao, Min Yan, Chenyu Yang, Mingyang Zhang Shuang Zhang, Yuxuan Zhao, Ke Zhu, Zhaoyi Zhuang.
V. Forum Schedule
VI. Plenary Speakers
Yulong Ding
University of Birmingham, UK; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng)
Andreas K. Athienitis
Concordia University, Canada; Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE)
Leslie Felicia Petrik
University of the Western Cape, Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS)
Martin Thuo
North Carolina State University, Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS)
VII. Keynote Speakers (listed alphabetically by surname):
Paulo A. Debiagi
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Lindiwe Khotseng
University of the Western Cape
Tingzhou Lei
Changzhou University
Angui Li
Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology
Borong Lin
Tsinghua University
Qibin Liu
Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Qiang Lu
North China Electric Power University
Xuebin Lyu
Xizang University
Wendy Maxakato
University of Johannesburg
Nicholas M. Musyoka
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Yixiang Shi
Tsinghua University
Wei Wang
Beijing University of Technology/Beijing Polytechnic University
Zhongbao Wei
Beijing Institute of Technology
Haiping Yang
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
VIII. Forum Registration
1. Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is September 23. After this date, the organizing committee will no longer make centralized hotel reservations, and participants will need to book accommodation independently.
2. Registration Fee
Registration for this annual forum is free of charge. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and related expenses.
3. Registration
https://f.wps.cn/ksform/w/write/Ghrg15x2#routePromt
IX. Venue & Accommodation
Forum Venue:
Registration: Steigenberger Hotel Jinan
Opening Ceremony: 500-Seat Academic Lecture Hall, Shandong Jianzhu University
Accommodation:
Participants are responsible for their own accommodation expenses. Rooms may be reserved directly with the recommended hotels at the conference rates listed below, subject to availability. Participants may also make their own hotel arrangements through other booking platforms.
Recommended Hotel: Steigenberger Jinan
Address: No. 5865 Fengming Road, Licheng District, Jinan, Shandong, China
Forum Rate: RMB 380 per room per night, including breakfast
Room Type: Superior King Room
Reservations:
Fang Dai, Tel: 18611976547
Recommended Hotel: Atour Hotel
If Steigenberger Jinan is fully booked, participants may consider this hotel as an alternative. To receive the conference rate, please mention the name of the conference when making your reservation.
Address: No. 4963 Fengming Road, Licheng District, Jinan, Shandong, China
Forum Rate: RMB 365 per room per night, including breakfast
Room Types: Superior King Room / Twin Room
Reservations:
Junying Wang, Tel: 15965614060
X. Sponsorship
To comprehensively showcase cutting-edge technological breakthroughs and innovative achievements in the field of green energy and to promote deeper integration of industry, academia, research and application, a dedicated exhibition area will be provided for enterprises during the Forum.
Relevant enterprises and public institutions, research organizations, industrial parks and industry associations are warmly invited to participate in the exhibition.
Conference Sponsorship Contact:
Hongli Guo, Tel: +86 15726115833
XI. Transportation
The following transportation options are provided for participants traveling to Steigenberger Jinan.
From Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
By taxi:
The hotel is approximately 23 km from the airport. The journey takes about 35 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
By metro:
From Airport South Station (Exit B), take Metro Line 3 toward Longdong and transfer to Line 4 toward Pengjiazhuang at Olympic Sports Center Station. Get off at Wenlvcheng Station (Exit D). The hotel is approximately 2.1 km from the station.
From Jinan East Railway Station
By taxi:
The hotel is approximately 12 km from the station. The journey takes about 27 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
By metro:
Take Metro Line 3 toward Longdong and transfer to Line 4 toward Pengjiazhuang at Olympic Sports Center Station. Get off at Wenlvcheng Station (Exit D). The hotel is approximately 2.1 km from the station.
From Jinan West Railway Station
By taxi:
The hotel is approximately 40 km from the station. The journey takes about 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
By metro:
Take Metro Line 1 toward Gongyanyuan and transfer to Line 4 toward Pengjiazhuang at Dayang Station. Get off at Wenlvcheng Station (Exit D). The hotel is approximately 2.1 km from the station.
From Jinan Railway Station
By taxi:
The hotel is approximately 25 km from the station. The journey takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
By metro:
Take Metro Line 2 toward Pengjiazhuang to Pengjiazhuang Station, then transfer to Metro Line 4 toward First Medical University. Get off at Wenlvcheng Station (Exit D). The hotel is approximately 2.1 km from the station.
Please refer to the map below for the locations of the airport, railway stations, and conference hotel.
XII. Forum Contacts
Contacts: Hongli Guo, Qiangqiang Xiao
Tel: +86 15726115833, +86 18814122979
Email: cafge@sdjzu.edu.cn
Any matters not covered in this notice will be specified in subsequent announcements.
Organizing Committee of The 3^rd China-Africa Green Energy Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation & Talented Young Scientist Program Forum