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International Conference on Regenerative Futures

International Conference on Regenerative Futures

Advancing science, technology, and policy to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts and build resilient societies through innovative and scalable climate solutions

Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) | 8-9 September 2026

Organised by Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

About the Conference

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is proud to present the International Conference on Regenerative Futures (ICRF). ICRF aims to advance science, technology, and policy to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and build resilient ecosystems through innovative and sustainable climate solutions. This conference provides a global platform for academics, researchers, and industry leaders to share knowledge, present research findings, and explore transformative strategies for a regenerative future. Delegates will have opportunities to exchange ideas, establish collaborations, and foster partnerships for impactful climate action.



Conference Tracks

Track 1: Carbon-Negative and Beyond-Abatement Technologies

  • Carbon mineralisation, direct air capture, and bio-based sequestration
  • Regenerative industrial systems (cement, steel, chemical retrofits)
  • Advanced materials for permanent carbon lock-in
  • Scalable verification of negative-emission technologies

Track 2: Circular Economy and Resource Regeneration

  • Circular industrial symbiosis and waste-to-value ecosystems
  • Circular water and nutrient systems for industrial and urban use
  • Decommissioned asset valorisation and design for disassembly
  • Digital MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) for circular flows

Track 3: Climate Intelligence and Resilience Engineering

  • AI-enabled climate foresight and early-warning systems
  • Resilient infrastructure design under compound climate risks
  • Nature-based engineering (mangrove, soil-carbon, blue-carbon systems)
  • Geoengineering ethics and governance frameworks

Track 4:Policy, Finance and Societal Transformation toward Regeneration

  • Transition finance and net-positive investment frameworks
  • Global ESG convergence and transparency in supply chains
  • Social equity and just-transition governance
  • Policy innovation for regenerative and circular economies

Timeline

10 November 2025

Call for Papers

 
31 March 2026

Deadline for Paper Submission

 
31 May 2026

Notification of Acceptance

 
30 June 2026

Registration Deadline

 
8 – 9 September 2026

ESTCON2026

 

Call for Papers

Interested participants are invited to submit your paper/abstract at the official conference website.


Full Paper Submission & Publication

  • Interested authors are invited to submit full manuscript in the following link
  • All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings. The conference proceedings and certificate will be distributed to all presenters post event.

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