The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development and Digital Transformation & Green Engineering and Sustainable Development Forum Successfully Concluded in Xi'an

Conference Overview

From May 29 to 31, 2026, the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development and Digital Transformation & Green Engineering and Sustainable Development Forum (SDDT 2026 & GESD 2026) was grandly held in Xi'an, China. The conference was co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) and Chang'an University, and organized by the School of Economics and Management of Chang'an University. Adopting a hybrid format combining online and offline participation, the conference aimed to explore frontier issues in sustainable development and digital transformation. The core program took place on May 30 at the South Campus of Chang'an University.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony was chaired by Professor Zhang Jingxiao of Chang'an University. Professor Vivian W. Y. Tam from Western Sydney University delivered the opening address, emphasizing the vital role of international cooperation in advancing sustainability research. Professor Zhao Jing, Vice Dean of the School of Economics and Management at Xi'an University of Technology, affirmed the contemporary significance of integrating digital transformation with green engineering and extended a warm welcome to all participating scholars.

Distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony also included Professor Paresh Kumar Narayan of Monash University, President of the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association, along with other renowned experts and scholars from China and abroad.

Keynote Speeches

The keynote session was co-chaired by Professor Zou Xiaowei of Chang'an University and Professor Vivian W. Y. Tam. Six scholars delivered high-level academic presentations in succession:

Parallel Sessions

In the afternoon, the conference featured three parallel sessions with nearly 30 oral presentations. Topics covered green buildings, carbon emission management, digital twins, smart cities, green finance, energy economics, and related fields. Presenters came from Chang'an University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Hunan University, Jimei University, Changsha University, and other institutions, demonstrating the vitality and potential of young researchers.

Closing Ceremony

During the closing session, Professor Zhao Jing, Vice Dean of the School of Economics and Management at Xi'an University of Technology, delivered the closing address. Reviewing the highlights of the conference, he remarked:"Sustainable development and digital transformation are not only academic hotspots but also the inevitable path of global development. We hope this conference will serve as a new starting point for interdisciplinary and cross-border cooperation."

The conference also presented Outstanding Paper Awards and Outstanding Oral Presentation Awards. Following expert review, scholars from Changsha University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Chang'an University, Zhengzhou University, Xi'an University of Technology, and other institutions were recognized for their outstanding contributions.