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77th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry

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Sydney, Australia 6 to 11 September 2026 Electrochemistry for the New World
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Sydney, Australia – Electrochemistry for the New World

You are warmly invited to the 77th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry which will be held in Sydney, Australia from 6 to 11 September 2026.

Sydney is a vibrant multicultural city with extraordinary natural beauty with its deep water harbour set within a yellow sandstone basin, historic convict precincts, skyscapers designed by world renowned architects and stunning beaches with the weather to match. All this is closely integrated with the city centre where the meeting will be held. The meeting venue is the brand new International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) situated on the water at the Darling Harbour restaurant precinct where Wildlife Zoo Sydney and the Sydney Aquarium are also located. Just a short walk or ferry ride away is the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Slightly further afield is the Botanic Gardens, harbour and ocean beaches, and national parks within the city including the hikers heaven of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park (the world’s second National park). A little over an hours flight are other major cities including Melbourne and Adelaide – where satellite meetings are planned – and the Tasmanian World Heritage wilderness.

Sydney is a technology leader, being the 7th top digital city in the world, the home of major technology based companies such as the hearing implant pioneer Cochlear and the sleep company ResMed. Sydney also has the top ranked start-up ecosystem in the southern hemisphere. The conference is held within 6 km from three of the world’s top ranked universities with world leading programs in solar cell technology, quantum computing and medical technologies to ensure the local scientific community is keen to engage with our ISE visitors. We welcome to Sydney in 2026!

Darling Harbour, Sydney Photo James Horan

Venue and Location

The meeting will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), a new major conference center in Darling Harbour, Sydney Australia – https://iccsydney.com.au.
It is located in the city center directly on Sydney Harbour and is a restaurant and tourist precinct. Many hotels can be easily reached by a short walk. The conference centre is only a 10 minute walk from both Central and Townhall stations. There is also a huge car park at the conference center.

Exhibition Centre Externals and Precinct

Climate

The conference will be held during spring in Sydney with the temperature rather mild being between a typical minimum of 11°C at night and a maximum of 21°C during the day.

Transportation

Airport: Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the largest international
hub of air traffic in Australia which is reached nonstop from the west coast of the Americas, Asia, Middle East and Africa and with one stop from Europe.
Sydney Airport connects to 43 international destinations and 46 domestic destinations. The airport is just 11 minutes from Central Station by train and 24 minutes by taxi.

Important Dates

  • Opening date for abstract submission: 1 December 2025
  • Opening date for registration: 10 March 2026
  • Deadline for abstract submission: 28 March 2026
  • Abstract submission ends: 28 May 2026
  • (All presenting authors of accepted abstracts are expected to register. Abstracts without a registered presenting author will be withdrawn from the event on 29 May 2026)
  • Conference begins: 6 September 2026

Organizing Committee

Justin Gooding (Sydney – Co-Chair)
Debbie Silvester-Dean (Perth – Co-Chair)
Zaiping Guo (Adelaide)
Nick Birbilis (Melbourne)
Ruth Knibbe (Brisbane)
Katharina Krischer (Munich)
Plamen Atanassov (Irvine)
Taek Dong Chung (Seoul)
Monica Santamaria (Palermo)
Francesca Soavi (Bologna)

Local Organizing Committee
Zaiping Guo (Adelaide)
Ruth Knibbe (Brisbane)
Kaye Kang (Sydney)
Cameron Bentley (Melbourne)
Saimon Silva (Melbourne)

Scientific Program

The scientific program offers Pleanary Lectures, Symposis, Tutorials related to the following fields of electrochemistry:

  • Electroanalytical chemistry
  • Electrocatalysis
  • Batteries
  • Fuel cells
  • Corrosion
  • Single entity electrochemistry (molecular, analytical, physical)
  • Scanning Probe Electrochemical Microscopy
  • Energy
  • Ammonia Synthesis
  • Hydrogen generation
  • Electrochemiluminescence
  • Photoelectrocatalysis
  • Minerals electrochemistry
  • Ionic liquid electrochemistry
  • Liquid/liquid electrochemistry
  • Solar cells
  • Microbial electrochemical systems
  • Electrochemistry for medicine/point of care
  • Devices/manufacturing
  • Wearables

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission opens on 1 December 2025.
Please return to this page after that date to submit your abstract.

Event registration for participants

Registration opens on 10 March 2026.
Please return to this page after that date to register.

Accommodation

Being a large city, Sydney has over 40,000 hotel rooms with all major hotel chains represented. AirBnB also operates extensively within Australia. Within a
10-minute walk of the Convention Centre are 43 hotels with 5 hotels directly within Darling Harbour including Novotel, Sofitel, a couple of boutique hotels and a hostel.

Summary of Symposia

Table of Contents

Symposium 1: Electrochemistry at the interface: From liquid-liquid to point-of-care devices

Sponsored by: Division 1: Analytical Electrochemistry

The symposium will focus on recent developments in electrochemical methods using biphasic systems, such as potentiometric ion-selective electrodes and polarised liquid-liquid interfaces, with applications in analytical, environmental, physical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical research. It will address current research, technological progress, and future challenges in the field. As electrochemistry at the polarised liquid-liquid interface is typically confined to the laboratory, we aim to incorporate single-use sensors and point-of-care devices, providing a platform for new ideas that bridge the two fields. While traditional electroanalytical methods continue to advance, there is an increasing demand for single-use sensors and point-of-care diagnostics that can function autonomously for extended periods with minimal sample handling and maintenance.

KEYWORDS: Electrochemistry at the liquid-liquid interface, ITIES, Ion transfer voltammetry • Biomembrane-mimic interfaces • Potentiometric ion-selective electrodes • Smart and low-cost sensors, 3D-printed sensors, sensor arrays, and wearable technologies • Electroanalysis for Point-of-Care Applications.

Symposium Organizers: Emilia Witkowska Nery, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland; Micheál D. Scanlon, University of Limerick, Ireland; Damien Arrigan, Curtin University, Australia; Yang Liu, James Cook University, Australia; Jeffrey Dick, Purdue University, USA.

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Symposium 2: Electrochemical biosensors: The new world technology

Sponsored by: Division 1: Analytical Electrochemistry & Division 2: Bioelectrochemistry

Biosensors utilise the superior recognition capabilities of biological systems and combine them with a wide range of physicochemical transducers to enable simple and user-friendly diagnostic systems for an increasingly diverse range of applications, enhancing our daily lives. The symposium focuses on the latest advances in electrochemical biosensors, aiming to provide practical solutions to the challenges of the modern world. From environmental analysis to healthcare, electrochemical biosensors can …

KEYWORDS: New biorecognition strategies in electrochemical detection • Nanomaterials, novel transducers, sustainable and affordable biosensors • Cell analysis and cancer-cell detection • Lab-on-a-chip, multiplexed and implantable devices • Biosensors for environmental, agro-food, security, forensic, and healthcare applications • AI and machine learning in biosensors • Translation and commercialisation of biosensors

Symposium Organizers: Saimon Moraes Silva, La Trobe University, Australia; Gabriel Negrão Meloni, University of São Paolo, Brazil; Felipe Conzuelo, Nova University Lisbon, Portugal; Ilaria Palchetti, University of Florence, Italy

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Symposium 3: Bioelectrochemistry: Scientific discoveries and applications

Sponsored by: Division 2: Bioelectrochemistry

This symposium explores a broad spectrum of bioelectrochemistry discoveries, ranging from fundamental research to impactful real-world applications, and pushes the boundaries of knowledge to foster sustainable futures for all. Understanding bioelectrochemical mechanisms, reactions, and processes is crucial for developing improved technologies and applications. Sitting at the intersection of multiple disciplines, bioelectrochemical technologies are set to play a key role in promoting healthy living for everyone, as well as supporting smart society initiatives such as chemical monitoring and analysis, environmental and waste remediation and valorisation, chemical transformations for energy production or creating added-value products, and the development of sustainable materials. Topics include, but are not limited to: Single biomolecule studies; In-vivo and in-situ bioelectrochemistry; Bioelectrochemistry of model systems that mimic in vivo environments; Microbial electrochemistry (general) and impacts on corrosion; Biofuel cells and bioenergetics; Bioelectrosynthesis for value-added products; Bioelectrochemistry principles: methods, models and approaches; Photobioelectrochemistry; Environmental bioelectrochemistry.

KEYWORDS: Biosensors • Bioelectrocatalysis • Bioelectrochemical transformations for value-added materials • In-vivo bioelectrochemistry • Microbial electrochemistry • Biomolecular electron transfer • Photobioelectrochemistry • Experimental and theoretical approaches in bioelectrochemistry • Sustainable futures.

Symposium Organizers: Dónal Leech, School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, Ireland; Janice Limson, Biotechnology Innovation Centre, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa; Yang Liu, James Cook University, Australia.

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Symposium 4: Understanding reaction mechanisms and degradation of electrocatalysts for Power-to-X

Sponsored by: Division 3: Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Division 2: Bioelectrochemistry & Division 4: Electrochemical Materials Science

Electrochemical technologies are crucial for producing highly valuable chemicals, including fuels and added-value compounds such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, and ammonia. Developing efficient (bio)electrocatalysts for these reactions is a complex process that involves design, synthesis, characterisation, and optimisation. In this context, both experimental and theoretical methods support the identification of promising materials and help understand the evolution and degradation of the synthesised electrocatalysts. This symposium will bring together academic and industrial researchers to share the latest advancements in electrocatalysis. Topics include, but are not limited to: Small molecules conversion (CO₂, urea, ammonia, nitrogen, etc.); Electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH); Electrocatalytic biomass conversion; Electrode processes and interfacial electrochemistry; Advanced modelling and diagnostics; Computational and Data-driven approaches to electrocatalysis; Understanding nanoscale phenomena in electrocatalysis.

KEYWORDS: Small molecules conversion (CO₂, urea, ammonia, nitrogen, etc.) • Electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) • Electrocatalytic biomass conversion • Electrode processes and interfacial electrochemistry • Advanced modelling and diagnostics • Computational and Data-driven approaches to electrocatalysis • Understanding nanoscale phenomena in electrocatalysis

Symposium Organizers: Magda Titirici, Imperial College London, UK; Paolo Bollella, University of Bari, Italy; Fengwang Li, University of Sydney, Australia; Yu Katayama, Osaka University, Japan.

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Symposium 5: Aqueous-based batteries and high-power devices

Sponsored by: Division 3: Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

This symposium will focus on the latest research related to energy storage systems based on aqueous electrolytes, as well as fast storage processes in both aqueous and organic electrolytes, and their application in real-world scenarios. Topics include, but are not limited to: Aqueous metal-ion batteries; Metal-air batteries; Capacitive and pseudocapacitive materials; Water-in salt electrolytes for energy storage devices; Electrode/electrolyte interface; In-situ and operando investigations; Redox flow …

KEYWORDS: Aqueous-based batteries • Metal-air batteries • Zn-ion batteries • Supercapacitors • High-power devices • Hybrid devices • Pseudocapacitive materials • Simulation/modelling.

Symposium Organizers: Yuki Yamada, Osaka University, Japan; Ho Seok Park, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea; Guoxiu Wang, University of Technology Sydney, Australia; Fabio La Mantia, University of Bremen, Germany.

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