Australia–China Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Energy Transition (Adelaide October 2026)

Australia China Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Energy Transition Forum

28 to 30 October 2026
Bradley Forum, City West, Adelaide University, South Australia

Supported by the National Foundation for Australia China Relations

1. About the Forum

The forum convenes policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and students across three days at Adelaide University, moving from industry practice and policy through academic research to site visits at working SAF facilities.

We are pleased to announce our partnership with ISETS, the International Society for Energy Transition Studies, in convening this program. Together the two nations chart a shared course toward net zero aviation.

Three Days

• Day One, 28 October. Industry Forum. Industry practice, policy and finance, airline perspectives, technology showcases.

• Day Two, 29 October. Academic Conference. Research presentations, student competition, innovation sessions, best paper awards.

• Day Three, 30 October. Site Visits. Research facilities, SAF demonstrations, aviation infrastructure, innovation centres.

Themes

• SAF innovation and production pathways

• Bilateral Australia China collaboration

• Policy, carbon markets and green finance

• Research and academia, including journal special issues

Registration

AUD $150 per participant.

Call for Papers

Participants are invited to contribute to three journal special issues:

• Political Economy of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Economics and Politics. Deadline 31 December 2027.

• Navigating Towards 2050: The Net Zero Future of Aviation. Transport Economics and Management. Deadline 31 December 2026.

• Journal of Air Transport Research Society. Details to be announced.

2. Student Scholarship Registration

Australia China Student Competition on Aviation Sustainability, Round 2.

Run by ACCSA, the Australia China Cooperation for Sustainable Aviation, and funded by the National Foundation for Australia China Relations. The competition fosters international collaboration among emerging leaders in sustainable aviation fuel and climate technologies.

Four full sponsorships are available, two for students in Australia and two for students in China, plus 10 runner up awards.

Sponsorship Includes

• Return economy airfare

• Four nights accommodation in Adelaide

• Conference registration fee

• Opportunity to present original research at the conference

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled at a recognised university in Australia or China, including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan

• Permanent resident of either country

• Research aligned with sustainable aviation, energy transition, climate policy or green finance

Submission

A 2000 word academic essay or research paper in English, aligned with the conference themes.

Submission deadline: 15 September 2026.

Send submissions and enquiries to accsa2050@gmail.com.

3. Contact

• Submissions and enquiries: accsa2050@gmail.com

• Our website: accsa-saf.com

Organised by the Adelaide University Sustainable Aviation Team and ISETS, the International Society for Energy Transition Studies.