34th PATTAYA World Congress on “Green Technologies” (WCGT-25) on Dec. 18-20, 2025 Pattaya (Thailand)

WCGT-25


Architecture Manufacturing & Machinery Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Technology Civil Engineering



Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



I. Renewable Energy Systems & Storage




  • Solar Energy:


    • Advanced Photovoltaic Technologies (perovskites, quantum dots, organic solar cells).

    • Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) innovations and integration.

    • Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

    • Solar Thermal Systems for heating, cooling, and industrial processes.



  • Wind Energy:

    • Next-generation Wind Turbine Design (materials, aerodynamics, control systems).

    • Offshore Wind Farms (fixed-bottom and floating technologies).

    • Small-scale and Distributed Wind Energy Solutions.

    • Wind Power Forecasting and Grid Integration.



  • Bioenergy & Biofuels:

    • Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Production and Supply Chains.

    • Advanced Biofuels (algae-based, cellulosic ethanol, sustainable aviation fuels).

    • Waste-to-Energy (WTE) and Biogas Production (anaerobic digestion).

    • Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).



  • Geothermal Energy:

    • Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and deep geothermal technologies.

    • Direct Use Geothermal Applications.

    • Hybrid Geothermal Systems.



  • Hydropower & Marine Energy:

    • Sustainable Hydropower Development and Modernization.

    • Wave, Tidal, and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technologies.

    • Environmental Impact and Mitigation of Marine Energy Projects.



  • Hydrogen Economy:

    • Green Hydrogen Production (electrolysis from renewable sources).

    • Advanced Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Solutions.

    • Fuel Cell Technologies for various applications (transport, stationary power).

    • Hydrogen Infrastructure Development and Safety.



  • Energy Storage Technologies:

    • Advanced Battery Technologies (solid-state, flow batteries, next-gen lithium-ion).

    • Thermal Energy Storage (TES).

    • Mechanical Energy Storage (pumped hydro, compressed air energy storage).

    • Grid-Scale Energy Storage and Grid Integration.





II. Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy




  • Green Materials Science:


    • Bio-based and Biodegradable Polymers.

    • Recycled and Upcycled Materials in construction and manufacturing.

    • Self-Healing Materials.

    • Nanomaterials for Sustainable Applications (catalysis, filtration, energy).

    • Low-Carbon Cements and Sustainable Concrete.



  • Sustainable Manufacturing & Industrial Processes:

    • Green Chemistry Principles and Practices.

    • Resource Efficiency and Waste Minimization in Industry.

    • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Products and Processes.

    • Industrial Symbiosis and Eco-Industrial Parks.

    • Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) for reduced waste and customized production.



  • Circular Economy Principles & Implementation:

    • Design for Circularity and Disassembly.

    • Product-as-a-Service Models.

    • Reverse Logistics and Closed-Loop Systems.

    • Waste Valorization and Resource Recovery from waste streams.

    • Policy and Business Models for Circularity.





III. Pollution Control & Environmental Remediation




  • Water & Wastewater Management:


    • Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies (e.g., membrane bioreactors, MBRs).

    • Removal of Emerging Contaminants (PhACs, microplastics, PFAS).

    • Water Reuse and Recycling Technologies.

    • Desalination Innovations (energy efficiency, brine management).

    • Nature-Based Solutions for Water Treatment (constructed wetlands, biofilters).



  • Air Quality Control:

    • Novel Technologies for Particulate Matter (PM) and Gaseous Pollutant Removal.

    • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation Technologies (beyond CCUS).

    • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Solutions and Monitoring.

    • Odor Control Technologies.



  • Solid Waste Management:

    • Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) strategies.

    • Advanced Recycling Technologies (chemical recycling, pyrolysis).

    • Composting and Anaerobic Digestion of Organic Waste.

    • Sustainable Landfill Design and Management.



  • Soil & Groundwater Remediation:

    • Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Techniques.

    • Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for contaminated sites.

    • Soil Stabilization and Erosion Control.

    • Monitoring and Assessment of Contaminated Sites.





IV. Smart Cities, Sustainable Infrastructure & Built Environment




  • Green Buildings & Architecture:


    • Energy-Efficient Building Design and Retrofitting.

    • Smart Building Management Systems (BMS).

    • Green Roofs, Vertical Gardens, and Bioclimatic Design.

    • Net-Zero Energy and Net-Positive Energy Buildings.



  • Smart Grids & Energy Management:

    • Integration of Distributed Renewable Energy Sources.

    • Demand-Side Management and Energy Efficiency in urban areas.

    • Grid Modernization and Resilience.

    • Microgrids and Virtual Power Plants.



  • Sustainable Transportation:

    • Electric Vehicle (EV) Technologies and Charging Infrastructure.

    • Smart Mobility Solutions and Public Transportation Innovations.

    • Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) and low-carbon shipping.

    • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for emissions reduction.



  • Urban Planning & Resilience:

    • Green Infrastructure Development for stormwater management and urban cooling.

    • Climate-Resilient Urban Planning and Infrastructure Design.

    • Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for urban challenges.

    • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).





V. Digital & Enabling Technologies for Green Solutions




  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML):


    • AI for Optimizing Energy Consumption and Grid Operations.

    • ML for Environmental Monitoring, Prediction, and Disaster Response.

    • AI in Smart Agriculture for Resource Efficiency.

    • AI for Accelerated Materials Discovery and Design.

    • Green AI: Designing AI systems with reduced energy footprints.



  • Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensor Networks:

    • Real-time Environmental Monitoring (air, water, waste).

    • Smart Sensors for Energy Management in buildings and industries.

    • IoT for Waste Collection Optimization and Recycling.



  • Big Data Analytics & Cloud Computing:

    • Processing and Analyzing Large Environmental Datasets.

    • Environmental Modeling, Simulation, and Forecasting.

    • Cloud-based Platforms for Green Technology Solutions.



  • Digital Twins for Sustainability:

    • Creating Virtual Models of Physical Systems (factories, cities, ecosystems) for optimizing resource use and environmental performance.



  • Blockchain for Environmental Applications:

    • Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability for sustainable products.

    • Carbon Credit Tracking and Decentralized Energy Trading.

    • Verifiable Green Credentials.



  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing:

    • Environmental Mapping, Monitoring, and Spatial Analysis.

    • Assessing Land Use Change, Deforestation, and Biodiversity.

    • Supporting Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction.





VI. Policy, Economics, Social Aspects & Global Collaboration




  • Environmental Policy & Governance:


    • National and International Climate Policies and Agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement implementation).

    • Regulatory Frameworks for Green Technologies and Industries.

    • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).

    • Incentives and Subsidies for Green Technology Adoption.



  • Green Finance & Investment:

    • Sustainable Finance Mechanisms (green bonds, climate funds).

    • Impact Investing and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Criteria.

    • Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading Schemes.

    • Public-Private Partnerships for Green Infrastructure.



  • Social Acceptance & Behavioral Change:

    • Public Engagement and Communication Strategies for Green Technologies.

    • Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Sustainable Practices.

    • The Role of Education and Awareness in Promoting Green Lifestyles.

    • Just Transition: Ensuring equitable benefits and addressing social impacts of green technologies.



  • International Cooperation & Partnerships:

    • Cross-border Collaboration on Green Technology Development and Deployment.

    • Technology Transfer to Developing Countries.

    • Role of International Organizations in Promoting Green Technologies.



  • Standardization & Certification:

    • Developing and implementing international standards for green products and technologies.

    • Eco-labeling and environmental certifications.



  • Green Jobs & Workforce Development:

    • Training and education for the green economy workforce.

    • Impact of green technologies on employment and labor markets.