Thracian University to host international clean energy symposium

The WPI Symposium 2026, titled ‘Advances in Clean Energy Conversion: From Materials to Systems’, will take place from October 19 to 22 at Thracian University in Stara Zagora. Organized by the H2START Center of Excellence in Hydrogen Technologies, the forum aims to bring together scientists and researchers to discuss hydrogen technologies, electrochemical energy conversion, functional materials, and sustainable energy systems.

The event will feature participants from various international institutions, including Kyushu University, Kumamoto University, and the Tokyo Institute of Science from Japan; Imperial College London from the United Kingdom; the Polytechnic University of Turin and the National Research Council (CNR) from Italy; the German Aerospace Center (DLR); and the Paul Scherrer Institute from Switzerland, alongside Bulgarian academic and scientific organizations.

The symposium will focus on the practical application of fundamental scientific research in developing materials and technologies for the production, conversion, storage, and use of clean energy. The program includes plenary and keynote lectures, thematic sessions, and poster presentations. The official opening will include Japanese Ambassador Chikahisa Sumi and Thracian University Rector Prof. Dr. Miroslav Karabaliev.