From December 5 to 7, the 6th International Conference on Electrochemical Energy Systems (ICEES) was held in Nanning. The conference was jointly organized by the Shaoxing Institute of New Energy and Molecular Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Energy Devices, Nanning Normal University, and Guangxi University, and was co-hosted by the School of Chemistry and Materials of Nanning Normal University and the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Guangxi University, among others.

The opening ceremony was attended by Ma Zifeng, Director of the Shaoxing Institute of New Energy and Molecular Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Wu Chuan, Professor at Beijing Institute of Technology; Long Guangqing, President of Nanning Normal University; and Yu Wenjin, Vice President of Guangxi University, all of whom delivered opening remarks.

Zhao Tianshou, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology; Chen Guohua, Academician of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, and Chair Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Fan Hongjin, Professor at Nanyang Technological University; Lin Wenfeng, Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Professor at Loughborough University, UK; and Luo Jingli, Academician of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and Distinguished Professor at Shenzhen University attended the opening ceremony and delivered keynote speeches at the conference.

Ma Zifeng reviewed the development of the conference since its inception in 2019. He noted that the conference is dedicated to promoting the exchange of information, talent, and technology in the energy sector. Since its launch, the conference has attracted widespread attention from the academic community, drawing numerous academicians and international experts, and has gradually grown into a high-level, international platform for academic exchange. He expressed his hope that the conference would further advance discussions on frontier topics and contribute to the development of electrochemical energy systems.

Wu Chuan pointed out that electrochemical energy systems serve as a core driving force for the global energy transition and sustainable development, encompassing key areas such as power batteries, green hydrogen production, large-scale energy storage, and smart energy networks. These systems are reshaping the future of energy at an unprecedented depth and providing vital support for the achievement of the “dual carbon” goals. This conference aims to build a high-level platform that promotes deep integration among industry, academia, research, and application, pooling wisdom and strength to drive green energy transformation and industrial development.

Long Guangqing noted that energy security is vital to the overall economic and social development of the country. Guided by the “dual carbon” goals, electrochemical energy has emerged as a key force in the energy transition, with broad prospects in areas such as electric vehicles, hydrogen energy, and renewable energy utilization, and will play a crucial role in advancing the national energy strategy.

Yu Wenjin stated that electrochemical energy systems constitute a core field underpinning the “dual carbon” strategy and the development of a modern energy system. Focusing on the theme of “Promoting Innovation in Electrochemical Energy Technologies to Support the Achievement of the ‘dual carbon’ Goals,” this conference brings together experts and scholars from around the world to engage in exchanges on frontier topics such as energy storage and energy conversion. He emphasized that the conference represents both a concrete response to national strategies and an important step toward strengthening technological self-reliance and innovation.

The conference brought together leading academicians, renowned experts, and researchers from China and abroad in the field of electrochemistry to engage in in-depth discussions centered on two major themes: electrochemical energy storage and electrochemical energy conversion. Through eight academic forums, more than 220 presentations, and over 50 poster sessions, participants jointly explored global development trends and innovative pathways in electrochemical energy systems.

It is reported that the International Conference on Electrochemical Energy Systems is a major academic event in electrochemistry. Since its launch in 2019, the conference has been successfully held for five consecutive editions. Focusing on frontier scientific issues in electrochemical energy systems, this year’s conference injected new momentum into breakthroughs in electrochemical energy technologies and cooperation among industry, academia, and research through in-depth academic exchanges and the presentation of research achievements, playing a significant role in promoting the development of China’s electrochemical industry.

More than 600 experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs from related fields across the country attended the conference.