I. What is the SMF 2026

Against the backdrop of accelerating global carbon neutrality efforts, the chemical, materials, energy and transportation industries are undergoing systematic transformation. Pathways including non-food biomass, carbon dioxide resource utilization, green fuels, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Liquid Sunshine are emerging as key drivers for the development of low-carbon industries.

2026 Non-Food Sustainable Materials and Fuels Annual Conference (SMF 2026) will be held in Hangzhou, China, from November 25 to 27, 2026.  

SMF 2026 will focus on low-carbon and sustainable areas such as non-food biomass, green fuels, and SAF, green methanol, and the high-value utilization of carbon dioxide. It will bring together research institutions, industry stakeholders, government facilities, and capital to share the latest research and developments, thereby creating a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge technology and efficient industry practices in the field of non-food sustainable materials and fuels. Four parallel conferences will be staged alongside the annual event:

● 6th High‑Value Utilization of Non-Food Biomass Conference

● 2nd Green Fuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference

● 6th Liquid Sunshine Industry Development Conference / The 6th Renewable Energy-● based Hydrogen Production Industry Development Conference

● 2nd Carbon Dioxide High-Value Utilization Conference

Five co-located activities will also take place: International Cooperation Forum, Sustainable Frontier Science & Youth Forum, Closed-door Seminar, Sci-tech Achievement Exhibition & Matchmaking, and Expert Roundtable Matchmaking. These initiatives aim to further facilitate global sci-tech knowledge sharing, international exchanges and cooperation, industrial collaboration and market connection.

We welcome experts and entrepreneurs from around the world in the field of sustainable non-food materials and fuels to engage in exchange, share insights, and collaborate!

II. SMF 2026 Program

III. Introduction to Previous Events

SMF 2026 builds on a series of professional forums organized by DT New Materials over the past five years, including the High-Value Utilization of Non-Food Biomass Forum, the Liquid Sunshine Industry Development Forum, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry Exchange Meeting, and the Carbon Dioxide High-Value Utilization Forum. Together, these events have attracted more than 3,000 participants from research institutes, universities, companies, and investment organizations, creating a strong platform across the renewable carbon value chain, from bio-feedstock and conversion technologies to downstream applications

▶ High-Value Utilization of Non-Food Biomass Forum

Organized by DT New Materials, the High-Value Utilization of Non-Food Biomass Forum has been held for five consecutive editions since 2021, attracting more than 1,500 participants in total. In 2025, the forum was co-hosted by DT New Materials and the National Key Laboratory of Bio-based Transportation Fuel Technology, bringing together 400 participants for in-depth discussions across eight thematic sessions in two major areas: non-food biomass-based chemicals and materials, and non-food biomass energy. Representatives from leading institutions and companies—including Academician Qilong Ren of Zhejiang University, a Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Academician Chunbao Xu of City University of Hong Kong, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering; Professor Jin Zhu of the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences; as well as COFCO, Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, and Tianguan Group—shared their perspectives on key challenges and potential solutions. 

▶ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Industry Exchange Meeting

On November 27, 2025, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Industry Exchange Meeting, co-hosted by the National Key Laboratory of Bio-based Transportation Fuel Technology and DT New Materials, was held in Hangzhou. The meeting brought together 30 leading experts and corporate representatives from organizations including Zhejiang University, Civil Aviation University of China, COMAC, CRCC Investment Group, China Power Engineering, CHN Energy, Henan Tianguan Group, and Junheng Biological. Discussions focused on key issues facing the SAF industry, including the selection of technology pathways, policy optimization, and the harmonization of certification standards. In 2026, the 2nd Green Fuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum will expand the discussion from SAF to the broader green fuels sector, including green methanol.

▶ Development of Liquid Sunshine Industry Forum

“Liquid sunshine fuels” generally refer to fuels produced from water and carbon dioxide using renewable energy, such as solar power, as the primary energy input. Green methanol is one representative example of this concept. Organized by DT New Materials, the Development of Liquid Sunshine Industry Forum has been held for five editions since 2021, attracting more than 1,000 participants in total. In 2025, the forum welcomed more than 200 industry representatives and researchers from China and abroad. Renowned experts and representatives from leading organizations—including Academician Li Can’s team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Maersk, Honeywell, and Geely/Farizon New Energy—gathered to discuss key topics such as trends in the green methanol industry, technologies for large-scale production, biomass gasification, industrial ecosystem development, and application scenarios. 

▶ Carbon Dioxide High‑Value Utilization Forum

Organized by DT New Materials, the Carbon Dioxide High-Value Utilization Forum was launched in 2025 in conjunction with the 5th Development of Liquid Sunshine Industry Forum. The Forum focused on the latest technologies and market developments in the capture and conversion of CO₂ and other C1 gases, reframing carbon emissions as valuable carbon resources. It has since become an important platform for industry–academia dialogue in this field. In 2026, it will be held as an independent thematic forum during SMF 2026.

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