The 9th International Conference on Engineered Science (ICES 2026), organized by the Engineered Science Society (USA), will be held in Changsha, China, from July 25 to 30, 2026. Embracing the theme "Science-Driven, Engineering-Empowered, Intelligent Future," the conference seeks to unite top global scholars and innovators in engineered science, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and pioneering developments.

1) Registration and Payment

Please click on "Registration/Login" to complete the online registration and submit the abstract and payment information.

Payment

Option 1- Please wire registration fee to the following (5% bank transfer fee will apply):

Engineered Science Publisher LLC

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Option 2- Please wire registration fee to the following:

Chongqing Huancai Materials Technology Co., Ltd. （重庆环材材料科技有限公司）

Agricultural Bank of China Limited, Branch of Ba Nan District, Chongqing（中国农业银行股份有限公司重庆巴南大江支行）

Account number: 31101301040005993

Branch Name: Agricultural Bank of China Limited, Branch of Ba Nan District, Chongqing（中国农业银行股份有限公司重庆巴南大江支行）

After making the offline transfer, please upload the remittance voucher on the conference registration website. 

If you have any questions, please contact： esic@espublisher.com.

2) Conference Invoice

Please contact the conference secretary after the conference to obtain the conference invoice.

Lei Wang   mxera@snut.edu.cn            18829575296

Zijian Wu   zijian.wu@hrbust.edu.cn      13766861209

Kui Zhao    zhaok06@ynucm.edu.cn      13398716297

Abstract

Guideline for your abstract submission

Submission Deadline: 15 July 2026

1) Preparing an Abstract

Please use this abstract template for both oral and poster presentation preparation: 

abstract template esxian.docx

When you are submitting the abstract, the file name of abstract should be in this format:

(Name)_(symposium).docx (e.g. J. Doe_Renewable and Sustainable Energy.docx)

2) Submitting an Abstract

Once you complete the abstract using the provided template, indicating oral or poster presentation at the top of your abstract, then please submit through your personal conference account submission portal.

3) Review and Acceptance Process

The conference team will review and assess the submission time by time, the outcome of your submission will be released by email.

Selected type of presentation and symposium will be granted whenever possible; conference team reserve the final right to modify arrangements.

ICES 2026 Awards Charter

The 9th International Conference on Engineered Science

I. General Provisions

In recognition of researchers who have attained groundbreaking achievements and exceptional contributions in the field of Engineered Science, and with the aim of further catalyzing original innovation and fostering interdisciplinary integration, cultivating globally leading strategic talents and pioneering innovators, advancing the development of emerging scholars, consolidating international centers of excellence, promoting high-level academic exchange and profound collaboration, and guiding the sustainable advancement of human society, the 9th International Conference on Engineered Science (ICES 2026), in conjunction with premier international academic institutions and partner organizations, has instituted a series of prestigious awards.

The purpose of these awards is to:

Honor scientific achievements that have made milestone contributions in basic research, technological innovation, and engineering applications, with profound international impact;

Encourage original and forward-looking exploratory research, promoting disruptive and leading-edge scientific and engineering breakthroughs;

Support the growth and development of young scholars worldwide, nurturing future leaders in the field of Engineered Science;

Promote cross-national, cross-field, and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering an open, shared, and sustainable international innovation community.

This charter specifies award categories, nomination and application criteria, recommendation and review procedures, and recognition and reward methods to ensure the scientific rigor, fairness, and international authority of the award selection process.

II. Award Categories

(A) Micius Award Series

The Micius Award Series represents the highest honors of ICES 2026 and is presented by the Engineered Science Society (ESS, USA). It recognizes outstanding scientists who have achieved systematic, original, and leading results in Engineered Science.

1. Micius Award 2026

The highest honor conferred by ESS is awarded globally to no more than one recipient each year, recognizing scientists who have made outstanding and pioneering contributions in the field of Engineered Science.

2. Micius Young Award 2026

This award is conferred globally to no more than two recipients each year, recognizing scholars under 55 years of age who have proposed major original ideas and made key breakthroughs in Engineered Science research or technology.

3. Micius Rising-Star Award 2026

This award is conferred globally to no more than three recipients each year, recognizing young emerging researchers under 45 years of age who have achieved notable research results at the frontiers of Engineered Science and show significant potential for future development.

(B) Innovation Award Series

Presented by the Engineered Science Society, this series encourages scientific and technological talents to stand out in research and innovation.

1. Outstanding Innovator Award

Awarded to scholars  who have achieved representative and original results in basic or engineered research.

2. Young Innovator Award

Awarded to scholars aged 50 or younger who demonstrate outstanding innovation ability and potential in Engineered Science research or technology application.

3. Emerging Innovator Award

Awarded to scholars in the early stage of their careers, typically within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D., who have demonstrated emerging innovation capacity and strong potential in engineered science research or technological applications.

(C) Academic Communication Awards

Presented by the ICES 2026 Organizing Committee to recognize academic exchange achievements during the conference:

1. Best Oral Presentation Award

2. Best Poster Presentation Award

Note: All accepted oral and poster presentations are automatically considered for evaluation, with no separate application required.

(D) Journal Awards

Presented by Engineered Science Publisher, these awards recognize outstanding contributions that advance the discipline through academic publication:

1. Best Paper Award

Awarded to the best research paper published in the Engineered Science journal series each year, selected by the editorial board with no application required.

III. Eligibility and Conditions

1.       Awards are open to researchers and teams worldwide in the field of Engineered Science, regardless of nationality, region, or gender.

2.        Candidates must uphold academic ethics and integrity and have no record of misconduct.

3.        Specific conditions for each award:

Micius Award: Major internationally recognized scientific and technological achievements with long-term leadership impact.

Micius Young Award: ≤55 years old, original research achievements with sustained innovation potential.

Micius Rising-Star Award: ≤45 years old, demonstrating potential as an academic leader.

Outstanding Innovator Award: ≤45 years old, representative original results.

Young Innovator Award: ≤35 years old, outstanding innovative ideas and development potential.

4.       Each candidate may be nominated or apply for only one award.

IV. Nomination and Recommendation Procedures

1. Candidate nomination sources:

Recommendation by ESS International Committee members;

Self-nomination (requires at least two recommendation letters from internationally recognized experts).

2. Materials required for self-nomination:

Official application form;

CV including education and professional experience;

List of major academic and technical achievements;

Representative publications, patents, or technological outcomes;

Recommendation letters and supporting documents.

3. Submission deadline: All materials must be submitted to the conference secretariat by July 15, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

ICES2025_Micius Awards_Application_Form.docx

ICES2025_Innovator Awards_Application_Form.docx

V. Review Procedure

1. An award review committee, composed of internationally renowned experts from different countries and disciplines, will be established.

2. The review follows principles of openness, fairness, impartiality, and merit-based selection, combining written evaluations and committee meetings.

3. Review process: Preliminary check → Expert evaluation → Committee discussion and voting → Approval by the conference presidium.

4. The procedure ensures independence and authority of the awards.

VI. Recognition and Rewards

1. All awards will be presented at the ICES 2026 Award Ceremony by the conference presidium.

2. Awardees will receive:

A trophy and certificate of honor;

Announcement on the official conference website, academic journals, and media channels;

Awarded achievements will be compiled in the ICES 2026 Honorary Record as a permanent academic record.

VII. Supplementary Provisions

1. The ICES 2026 Organizing Committee shall have the authority to interpret this charter.

2. This charter shall take effect upon publication and applies to all ICES 2026 award evaluations.

VIII. Contact Information

ICES 2026 Conference Secretariat

Email: es@espublisher.com (please CC to jialu21@tongji.edu.cn)

Venue

Address: Yunda International Plaza 478 Furong Zhong Lu, Section 1, Changsha, 410005, Hunan,  China.

Travel

Ideally located for business or leisure, the Sheraton Changsha Hotel is conveniently located in Changsha’s downtown central business district, at the southwest corner of Furong Road and Ying Pan Road crossing, and offers easy access to various shopping centers and tourist spots.

◆ 4 km away from the railway station

◆ 14 km from high speed rail way station

◆ 27 km away from Changsha Huanghua International Airport

By Plane

The nearest airport to Sheraton Changsha Hotel is Changsha Huanghua International Airport ( CSX ). As the capital of Hunan Province, Changsha has direct flights from many major domestic and international cities. If direct flights are not available, you can fly into major hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou and take a connecting flight to CSX.

Changsha Huanghua International Airport → Sheraton Changsha Hotel:

Airport Taxi: 

Taxis are readily available at the airport. The ride takes approximately 40–60 minutes and costs about  RMB 90–110 (USD 13–16). At night, the fare may reach around RMB 130 (USD 18).

Maglev + Subway: 

Take the Changsha Maglev Express to Changsha South Railway Station (20 minutes, RMB 20 / USD 3). Then transfer to Subway Line 2 (towards Meixi Lake) to Furong Square Station (15 minutes). Take Exit 5 and walk 5 minutes to the hotel. Total travel time ~50 minutes, total cost ~RMB 25 (USD 4).

Subway Only: 

Take Subway Line 6 from the airport terminal station (towards Xiejiaqiao) to Yaoling Xiangya Er Hospital Station, then transfer to Line 2 to Furong Square Station. The ride takes about 55 minutes and costs RMB 7 (USD 1).

By Train

For travelers arriving by train, you can take a train to Changsha Railway Station (city center) or Changsha South Railway Station (high-speed rail hub). Both have convenient connections to the hotel. Below are details from Changsha Railway Station:

Changsha Railway Station → Sheraton Changsha Hotel:

Taxi: The ride to the hotel takes about 5–10 minutes and costs around RMB 15–20 (USD 2–3).

Subway: Take Subway Line 2 (towards Meixi Lake) for just 1 stop to Furong Square Station (3 minutes), then take a 5-minute walk from Exit 5. Fare: RMB 2 (USD 0.3).

Walking: If you have light luggage, you can walk west along Wuyi Avenue for about 20 minutes to reach the hotel. 

From Changsha South Railway Station (High-Speed Rail):

Take Subway Line 2 (towards Meixi Lake) directly to Furong Square Station. The ride takes about 30 minutes and costs RMB 5 (USD 0.7). Then walk 5 minutes from Exit 5 to the hotel.

Hotel Reservation

Tourism

Changsha is hot in late July (up to 35–38°C). The following routes combine indoor and outdoor activities, avoid the midday heat, and recommend outdoor sightseeing in the early morning or late afternoon. All routes start from Sheraton Changsha Hotel (Furong Middle Road), with convenient transport.

Route 1: One-Day City Core Tour (Classic Landmarks)

Target audience: Participants with limited time who wish to efficiently visit Changsha’s classic landmarks.

Morning (08:00-09:30):  Orange Isle Scenic Area (Duration: approx. 1.5 hours)

Depart from the conference hotel. Take Metro Line 2 or a taxi to Orange Isle. Enjoy a walk or take the sightseeing vehicle to the islet’s tip during the cooler morning hours, and view the large historical figure statue there.

Late Morning (09:30 – 12:30):  Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area (Duration: approx. 3 hours)

Transfer to Metro Line 4 and get off at Hunan University Station. Enter via the South Gate. Visit Yuelu Academy (approx. 1 hour, ticket required) and Aiwan Pavilion (approx. 20 min). 

If energy permits, hike uphill (approx. 40 min) or take the sightseeing bus to the summit viewing platform (including summit stay approx. 1 hour).

Midday (12:30-14:00): Lunch & rest (approx. 1.5 hours)

Dine at “Denggao Road” near Yuelu Mountain’s South Gate or at the university town food street. The early afternoon is the hottest part of the day – it is advisable to rest briefly in a restaurant or café and rehydrate.

Afternoon (14:00 – 17:00):  Hunan Museum (Duration: approx. 2.5 hours)

Take a taxi or the metro. Please book tickets in advance via the official channel. Highlights include artefacts from the Mawangdui Han Tombs, including the excavated wet corpse and plain silk garment. 

Note: Closed on Mondays.

Early Evening (17:30 – 19:00): Tianxin Pavilion & dinner (Pavilion visit: approx. 1 hour; dinner: approx. 0.5 hour)

Take the metro or a taxi to Tianxin Pavilion. Stroll through the free area of the park and experience the ancient city wall ruins. Then have dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Evening (19:30 – 22:00): Du Fu River Pavilion, Taiping Street, Pozi Street (Du Fu Pavilion: approx. 0.5 hour; Taiping/Pozi Streets: approx. 1.5 hours)

Go to Du Fu River Pavilion (ticket required). After dark, the illuminated pavilion is ideal for a riverside walk. Then walk to Taiping Street and Pozi Street to experience the local night market atmosphere and speciality snacks.

Route 2: In-Depth Art & Culture Tour (Mostly Indoor, Cooler Spaces)

Target audience: Participants who prefer art, photography and air-conditioned indoor environments.

Morning (09:00 – 12:30):  Li Zijian Art Museum & Xie Zilong Photography Museum (Total for both: approx. 3 hours; 1.5 hours each)

Take Metro Line 3 to Yanghu Wetland Station. The two museums are adjacent. Visit the Li Zijian Art Museum (free, Tue–Sun 09:30–17:30) and then the Xie Zilong Photography Museum(ground floor permanent exhibition free, Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00).  Both closed on Mondays.

Midday (12:30 – 14:00): Lunch & rest (approx. 1.5 hours)

Dine at a shopping mall or restaurant near the museums, enjoying the air-conditioned environment.

Afternoon (14:30 – 17:00): Riverside Cultural Park – “Three Halls & One Library” (Total approx. 2.5 hours; choose 1–2 venues based on interest)

Go to the cluster containing Changsha Museum, Hunan Provincial Geological Museum, Changsha Concert Hall and Changsha Library.

• Changsha Museum: free, recommended visit 1.5–2 hours, Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00.

• Changsha Library: free, recommended visit 1 hour, Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00.

Note: Both the museum and library are closed on Mondays.

Early Evening (17:30 – 19:00): Dinner (approx. 1.5 hours)

Dine near Riverside Cultural Park or return to the city centre for dinner.

Evening (19:30 – 22:00): Chao Zong Street & downtown commercial complex (Chao Zong Street: approx. 1 hour; commercial complex viewing: approx. 0.5 hour)

After dinner, head to Chao Zong Street (open all day, free entry) for a walk along its bluestone alleys and buildings from the Republican era. Then walk to a large commercial complex in the city centre and enjoy the night view from an upper-floor observation deck.

Route 3: Relaxed City Stroll (Slow-paced Half-Day or Full-Day)

Target audience: Participants who wish to experience the city at an easy pace, with flexible timing.

Afternoon (15:00 – 18:00): Large shopping centre (Duration: approx. 3 hours)

It is recommended to walk or take a short taxi/metro ride from the conference hotel to Wuyi Square commercial district. Spend time inside a large shopping centre in the core area – you may rest at a café or go shopping, thereby avoiding the hot afternoon hours. Some commercial buildings have public art installations on their upper floors, suitable for photography.

Early Evening (18:00 – 20:00): Dinner (approx. 2 hours)

Dine at a restaurant inside the shopping centre, allowing ample time for rest.

Evening (20:00 – 22:30): Taiping Street, Pozi Street & Du Fu River Pavilion (Taiping/Pozi Streets: approx. 1.5 hours; Du Fu Pavilion: approx. 0.5 hour)

After nightfall, walk to Taiping Street and Pozi Street to sample local snacks and experience the nightlife atmosphere. Finally, stroll to Du Fu River Pavilion (illumination period approx. 19:30–22:30) and enjoy the night view of the Xiang River.

Important Notes & Practical Tips

1. Reservations (Important)

All popular attractions require real-name reservations via their official WeChat public accounts. Hunan Museum is particularly competitive – it is advisable to check its official platform several days in advance and book promptly. Yuelu Mountain, Orange Isle, museums and art galleries all require advance reservation.

2. Transport

It is recommended to use the “Changsha Metro” app or WeChat/Alipay transit QR codes for the metro. Most core attractions are accessible via Metro Lines 2, 4 and 3. The conference hotel is located near metro interchange stations, making travel convenient.

3. Clothing & Protection

Wear summer clothing made of breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen, and bring a pair of comfortable sports shoes or flat shoes. As the weather is both rainy and sunny, carry an umbrella suitable for both sun and rain.

4. Payment methods

The vast majority of shops and restaurants in Changsha accept mobile payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay). It is still advisable to carry a small amount of cash for emergencies.

5. Local products & souvenirs

Traditional speciality products can be bought at Pozi Street, Taiping Street and major supermarkets. For designer cultural/creative products or souvenirs, visit the speciality shops on Chao Zong Street.

6. Flexible scheduling based on conference agenda

If participants have only a half-day or a specific free time slot, individual modules from the above routes can be combined separately – for example, only the morning (Orange Isle + Yuelu Mountain) or only the afternoon indoor venues.