Figure1. Group photo of invited speakers, organizers and participants of IC-PSC.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) successfully hosted the International Conference on Perovskite Solar Cells (IC-PSC) from 24 to 27 February 2026 at the Kaisa Group Lecture Theater (IAS LT). The conference brought together experts from numurous institutions worldwide across the Asian, European, Austrian and American courtry/regions, reflecting the strong international and cross-sector engagement in next-generation photovoltaic research.

The conference opened with Welcome Remarks delivered by CCRS member Prof. GUO Yike, Provost of HKUST and International Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, who emphasized the strategic importance of next-generation photovoltaic technologies in addressing global energy and sustainability challenges. The conference was chaired by CCRS member Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan (HKUST) and Prof. Alex Kwan Yue Jen (City University of Hong Kong), with Prof. Xinhe Bao, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, serving as Honorary Chair.

Figure 2. Opening ceremony of IC-PSC. Prof. GUO Yike, Provost of HKUST, delivered welcome remarks.

IC-PSC featured more than 20 invited talks delivered by internationally recognized experts, including Prof. Yongfang Li (CAS), Prof. Nam-Gyu Park (SKKU), Prof. Jinsong Huang (UNC), Prof. Michael Saliba (University of Stuttgart), Prof. Letian Dou (Emory University, USA), and Prof. Tae Woo Lee (SNU), among others. Topics covered wide-bandgap and tandem architectures, interfacial engineering, mechanical reliability, tin-based perovskites, green processing, scalable module fabrication, and recycling strategies. Dedicated Spotlight Talk Sessions and Junior Researcher Talks provided a platform for emerging investigators to present cutting-edge findings, fostering cross-generational dialogue within the field.

Figure 3. Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan, Conference Co-Chair from HKUST, delivering welcome remarks at the opening ceremony of IC-PSC.

The conference was organized by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST Energy Institute, and the School of Engineering, with support from the Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability(CCRS), and multiple academic and industrial partners. The event further strengthened Hong Kong’s position as a strategic hub for advanced energy materials research and international collaboration.

By convening global leaders and rising scholars under one platform, IC-PSC reinforced HKUST’s commitment to advancing perovskite science and accelerating the development of next-generation sustainable energy technologies.