SIP2026: 2026 International Conference on Sustainable Innovations and Partnerships University of British Columbia (UBC), Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Dr. BC V6T 1Z2 Vancouver, Canada, April 16-17, 2026

About SIP2026

The 2026 International Conference on Sustainable Innovations and Partnerships (SIP2026) unites academics, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance sustainable solutions across energy systems, artificial intelligence, green technologies, and climate resilience. Hosted by the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada, on April 2–3, 2026, SIP2026 serves as a premier global platform to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through collaboration, applied research, and cross-sector innovation.

Tagline: Driving Global Innovation for Sustainability

Government Recognition

SIP2026 is officially registered with the Government of Canada through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the Special Events Liaison Unit (SELU). All confirmed participants receive an official invitation letter and a complete visa support package, including the IRCC Special Event Code, ensuring smooth travel and visa processing.

Conference Objectives

• Promote sustainable innovation through applied research and technology exchange
• Strengthen global partnerships for SDG-oriented collaboration
• Encourage knowledge transfer among academia, industry, and government
• Provide Scopus & Web of Science–indexed publication pathways
• Empower researchers and innovators to build a resilient, low-carbon future

Conference Themes

• Sustainable Energy Systems and Technologies
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies
• Applied Science and Engineering for Sustainability
• Business, Trade, and Innovation for Sustainable Development
• Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sustainability
• Social Sciences and Humanities for Global Sustainability

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Authors may submit:

• Full Papers describing completed research, results, and implications (max 60 pages, double spaced)
• Extended Abstracts (200–400 words) summarizing preliminary or conceptual work

Submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the official SIP2026 Proceedings (with DOI & Crossmark) and selected indexed journals or Springer book series.

Key Dates

Committees

Organizing Committee

• Mir Sayed Shah Danish, REPA LLC, USA (Conference Chair)
• Hasan Dincer, Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey (Conference Technical Program Chair)
• Hyanen Jestelle L. Catacutan, REPA LLC, USA (Communication & Relationship Chair)

Our Esteemed Lineup of Current and Former Speakers

• Toshihisa Funabashi, University of the Ryukyus, Japan
• Marc A. Rosen, Ontario Tech University, Canada
• Celia Shahnaz, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
• Alexey Mikhaylov, Financial University, Russia
• Siti Norliyana Harun, National University of Malaysia
• Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Publication

SIP2026 proceedings will be published by Springer Nature (Book Series and Indexed Proceedings — Scopus/Web of Science Indexed) and the REPA Journals & Proceedings Series. Selected papers may be invited for extended publication in interdisciplinary journals and edited volumes.

Venue

The conference will be held at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada. Hybrid presentation options (in-person and virtual) are available for international participants.

Contact

For all submission and registration inquiries, please contact:

Email: join@sip2026.org 

Website: https://sip2026.org

Sponsors & Partners

• Research and Education Promotion Association (REPA) LLC, USA
• IEEE Sustainable Energy and Intelligent Engineering Society (SEIES), Okinawa, Japan

Note: This information is subject to change. The English version of the SIP2026 website remains the official and legally binding reference for all dates, policies, and registration details.