FOREWORD FROM THE CHAIR OF ISET 2026

Amid growing climate, energy, and resource challenges, advancing sustainable technologies through integrated research and collaboration has become an urgent global imperative.

It is my great pleasure to welcome all delegates, researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and students to the International Conference on Sustainable & Environmental Technology 2026 (ISET 2026).

In recent years, the world has witnessed accelerating environmental challenges; climate change, water insecurity, energy transition, resource depletion, and emerging pollutants, which demand not only awareness but bold technological innovation. Sustainability today is no longer a distant aspiration; it is an urgent engineering responsibility. The solutions we design must not only reduce environmental impact but also strengthen societal resilience.

With the theme “Innovating Sustainable Technologies for a Greener and Resilient Future,” ISET 2026 serves as a platform to bridge science, engineering, and real-world implementation. The conference emphasizes translational research where laboratory discoveries evolve into scalable technologies, industrial applications, and policy-relevant solutions. From advanced materials and circular resource recovery to clean water systems, green energy, and digital environmental monitoring, the discussions here reflect the multidisciplinary collaboration required to solve complex global problems.

Equally important, this conference aims to strengthen partnerships between academia, industry, and government. Sustainable development cannot be achieved in isolation; it requires integrated thinking, shared expertise, and collective commitment. By bringing together diverse perspectives, ISET 2026 hopes to spark collaborations that extend far beyond the conference halls and contribute meaningfully to regional and global sustainability goals.