1. Best Paper Award

Any regular (non-student) speaker, who is the first author as well as the presenting author of a paper submitted will be eligible for this award. Winners will be selected by the SPC 2026 Committee. Certificates and Awards will be presented to the winners at the conference banquet and award ceremony.

2. Best Student Paper Awards

Any full-time university student, who is the first author as well as the presenting author of a paper submitted with choosing presentation type of “Best Student Paper Award” will be eligible for this award. Winners will be selected by the SPC 2026 Committee. Certificates and Awards will be presented to the winners at the conference banquet and award ceremony.

3. Best Poster Award

Any presenting author of a paper submitted with the presentation type of “Best Poster Award” will be eligible for this award. Winners will be selected by the SPC 2026 Committee.

4. Early Career Award

Everyone within the age of 50 by 25 June 2026 with a doctor degree is eligible for Early Career Award. Application could be made during registration. The applicant is required to submit representative publications (up to 3) and full CV for judges to review. All publications need to provide impact factor, citation and major research contribution.

5. Sustainable Photonics Student Achievement Awards

Categories: Undergraduate / Master / PhD

Awarded to students who produce high-quality theses, dissertations, or reports. Applicants will be evaluated by an expert panel.

Eligibility:

  • Must be an undergraduate, Master, or PhD student before 1 July 2026.

  • Work must be produced between 1 July 2024 and 25 June 2026.

Application Procedure:

Submit the following materials through: https://iconf.young.ac.cn/ZeKZa.

  • English abstract of the thesis, dissertation, or report (within 1 page);

  • A supporting letter from the supervisor or mentor;

  • CV and transcript of the applicant;

  • Thesis, dissertation, or report in PDF;

  • Student ID card.

Application Deadline: 25 June 2026.

Winners will be informed via email, and awards will be presented on 16 July 2026 during the SPC opening ceremony.

6. Sustainable Photonics Technology Innovation Award

Awards will be given for innovative ideas or products that demonstrate new inventions, new technologies, or new concepts in the fields of sustainable photonics. Awards will include the Best Innovation Award, the Most Commercial Value Award, and the Most Creative Award, awarded to outstanding projects.

Applications will be evaluated by an expert panel appointed by the SPC Technical Program Committee. This is a platform for sustainable photonics researchers and engineers to showcase their innovative sustainable photonics product ideas or engineering solutions.

Application Procedure:

Submit the following materials through: https://iconf.young.ac.cn/ZeKZa.

  • Download and complete the application form ;

  • Supporting materials such as PPT, poster, video, etc.;

  • Student ID card (if the applicant is a student).

Application Deadline: 25 June 2026.

Winners will be informed via email, and awards will be presented on 16 July 2026 during the SPC opening ceremony.